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Autism & Developmental Services
69 State Street, 13th Floor
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (631) 385-7780 x626
Fax: (631) 385-7795
Email: info@achievebeyondusa.com
We are in-network with most major insurance companies. See Full List
Our professional and caring ABA staff in Albany are driven to make a difference in the lives of the children and families they serve. Achieve Beyond services are provided in home, clinic, or community environments, where we focus on creating meaningful learning opportunities that will help the child reach their fullest potential. We strive to collaborate with our families and teams of professionals to address the diverse and unique needs of each individual and effectively achieve the goals of each child.
Achieve Beyond’s insurance program provides home, community, and clinic based ABA therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through medical insurance. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)/Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBAs) create individualized treatment plans based on collaboration with the family and individual in order to ensure meaningful and functional goals that will help a child increase their independence and happiness.
Treatment is based in the natural environment and is carried out by our wonderful, professional behavior therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and is supervised closely by our BCBAs. Family training and social skills groups are offered to our families to continue to foster growth and learning. Our online practice management system allows for families to monitor progress instantly while also having the convenience to view session notes, invoices, and program goals. We are in-network with most major insurance companies and we offer private-pay options as well.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific, problem-solving approach designed to produce socially-significant outcomes. In other words, Behavior Analysts aim to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities using the science of behavior. With a focus on positive reinforcement and motivation, behavior analysis has become the leading therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as it teaches children functional behaviors to help them become happy and more independent individuals. The application of ABA is not limited to individuals with Autism, however, over 60 years of research supports its effectiveness in meeting the complex needs of this population.
Lori is a Board Certified and a New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with individuals with special needs and abilities since 2010. After completing her undergrad in psychology, Lori realized her interest and passion for ABA and pursued her Master’s of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis.
While completing her Master's with Capella University, Lori worked in a public school setting as a 1:1 classroom behavioral support and home services technician to assist student's with generalizing skills learned in the classroom to the home as well as help parents with their own skills in supporting their child's progress and skill development. Prior to Achieve Beyond, Lori worked as clinical BCBA/LBA supervisor and then Assistant Clinical Director for a non-profit agency where she provided in home treatment supervision, clinical support to the clinical supervisor, parent training and training development for staff. In 2019 Lori began working with Achieve Beyond as a fee-for-service BCBA/LBA clinical supervisor. Lori quickly learned that Achieve Beyond's core values and dedication to clients matched her own and she came on board as a full time clinical supervisor. This allowed Lori work with many great families in Suffolk County and help them create meaningful and significant change in their child's life. Lori has always been passionate about working closely with the families of her clients so that she can ensure the treatment approach and goals are individualized and socially significant to their child's unique needs as well as the family's values. Additionally Lori is also dedicated to collaborating and assisting fellow colleagues in her field. As Achieve Beyond's ABA Fieldwork Supervision Coordinator, Lori worked closely with others to develop a comprehensive and immersive program that provides future behavior analysts with supervision while completing their fieldwork. In January of 2021, Lori stepped into the role of Assistant Clinical Director for the Melville location where she works closely with the Regional Operations Director in providing clinical support to staff, conducting assessments, overseeing program changes, as well as continues to ensure clients are receiving effective and evidence based- treatment approaches in a fun and supportive environment.
For any other questions not listed please call our Hudson Valley office at (914) 328-2868 or email at info@achievebeyondusa.com
CPSE stands for Committee on Preschool Special Education. This program services children ages 3-5 who are found eligible to receive services through special education.
Call us directly at (914) 328-2868 for guidance and information.
You must contact your local school district and register your child in order to submit a referral to the CPSE.
The district will contact you to complete all required paperwork to initiate the evaluation process. There
are timelines that both you and the school district must follow in order to complete this process.
How will I know what services my child will receive in CPSE?
Once all requested evaluations have been completed, you will be invited to attend an initial eligibility meeting scheduled by the district. During this meeting, the results of the evaluations will be discussed and the Committee will determine if your child meets NYS criteria to be classified as a preschooler with a disability. If your child meets NYS criteria, the Committee will develop an educational plan to support your child.
Achieve Beyond does not have a school. *EI services are for children under 3 years of age with suspected or established developmental delays or disabilities. The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program funded by New York State. All children must be referred to the municipality to access services and the telephone number of the municipality must be included to facilitate a referral. Achieve Beyond's programs are approved and funded by the New York State Department of Health. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents, although health insurance will be accessed for reimbursement. Eligibility is determined by state-approved evaluators under contract with NYC, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties. If the child is found eligible, services are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized by the municipality. The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver authorized services. When EI services are delivered in child care settings or community locations that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying any costs associated with the child care or community location. Call 311 or (518) 473-7016 for more information.
For questions not listed please call our 1-877-654-0999 or email us at intake@achievebeyondusa.com.
Achieve Beyond currently provides ABA therapy for children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(F84.0) through health insurance. We are able to provide these services in your home, community
(depending on funder), and our office clinics. . Our current areas that we serve are Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley, and Albany. Children must already have a diagnosis of Autism, as we are not able to provide the evaluation through insurance.
We are currently in network with most insurance plans. Our insurance acceptance list is updating on a regular basis. Please call us at 877-654-0999 to confirm if we accept your insurance. We also offer affordable self-pay rates if necessary. Our intake staff will verify your benefits, obtain pre-authorization or pre-certification, and your deductible and copay information, but it is important to note that this is not a guarantee of payment from you insurance carrier. Payment cannot be determined until claims are submitted and responded to by your insurance carrier. Even after benefits and eligibility are verified, you may still be responsible for payment in the event that claims are denied.
Contact our office at 1-877-654-0999 or click here: (put in this link: https://members.centralreach.com/public=true#forms/form?id=0FBCEBD6-588C-4085-B108- 76A3885236AE ) to refer your child and obtain more information. If you are planning to use your
insurance benefits, we can check with your insurance carrier to obtain a quote of benefits and an authorization or pre-certification. Once this step is completed, we will need you to complete an intake packet and send in a prescription for ABA and a diagnosis report. We will then request for one of our skilled
BCBAs to contact you to complete an assessment, where they will work with your child and family to create
the skill acquisition plan and behavior intervention plan. We can also provide additional services if you
currently have an IEP or IFSP and are looking to supplement those services, as this therapy will occur through
your medical insurance, rather than the school.
Our ABA therapy focuses on teaching your child functional skills in natural environment so that they become
as happy and independent as possible. We specialize in reducing increasing functional communication skills,
reducing challenging behaviors by increasing functional behaviors, improving play and social skills, and increasing daily living skills. BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) will create individualized goals for your child and family after conducting an initial assessment, and will involve the child’s caregivers to ensure generalization. A team-based approach of the child’s therapists, caregivers, and child is taken to involve
everyone in the child’s progress. . We currently offer social skills groups at our Long Island, NYC, and Hudson Valley offices with our ABA therapy.
Achieve Beyond will follow-up with your insurance company to verify eligibility, benefits, and co-pays if applicable.
Services are provided at your home, in our office clinic rooms, or (if approved by your insurance) in the community setting.
No. Achieve Beyond provides services to children from birth and on.
We currently are able to provide speech therapy in our Long Island, Forest Hills, and Hudson Valley offices through insurance.
*EI services are for children under 3 years of age with suspected or established developmental delays or disabilities. The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program funded by New York State. All children must be referred to the municipality to access services and the telephone number of the municipality must be included to facilitate a referral. Achieve Beyond’s programs are approved and funded by the New York State Department of Health. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents, although health insurance will be accessed for reimbursement. Eligibility is determined by state-approved evaluators under contract with NYC, Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange counties. If the child is found eligible, services are identified in collaboration with the parent and must be authorized by the municipality. The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver authorized services. When EI services are delivered in child care settings or community locations that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying any costs associated with the child care or community location. Call 311 or (518) 473-7016 for more information.