ABA Therapy - New York City
Achieve Beyond Provides Autism Therapy in New York City
Achieve Beyond is the leader in New York for ABA therapy that is specifically tailored for children diagnosed with varying levels of autism. We provide services to children and students from infanthood to age twenty-one in over 30 different languages. Serving the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx) our therapists are experts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is one of the most effective therapies for redirecting and encouraging positive social behaviors and verbal development in children with autism.
What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is the application of the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors. It is a well-researched, evidence-based approach that focuses on using the principle of reinforcement to create meaningful changes that promote independence and improve the quality of life for individuals. Relied upon since the 1960s to assess and treat children with autism, ABA therapy is scientifically validated in its effectiveness and continues to be the leading therapeutic treatment for children who struggle with the barriers of language development, behavioral issues, and social skills. By examining behavior as a function of its antecedents (events occurring before a behavior) and consequences (events occurring after a behavior), BCBAs, or Board Certified Behavior Analysts are able to define and develop interventions that may dramatically improve quality of life and self-sufficiency.
What Types of Behaviors Does ABA Therapy Improve?
Research has shown that ABA therapy provides varying benefits to children and adults of all ages, no matter how early they begin treatment. Some of these benefits include:
- Improved sociability
- Enhanced play skills
- Better ability to imitate
- Improved motor skills
- Increased independence in life skills (toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
- Increased functional and effective communication
- Improved personal connections (with family, caretakers, teachers, etc.)
- Better adaptation to new situations, people, and environments
- Increased attending skills Improved coping skills and flexibility
While ABA is used in many different areas, from brain injuries and elder care, to business management and behavioral medicine, it is mostly used to help children with autism. ABA therapy is essential to teach children to effectively communicate and lead more independent lives. Whether a child has little or no language skills, difficulty with self-care, self-stimulates (flapping, spinning, rocking, etc.), or exhibits aggressive or dangerous behaviors, ABA therapy is customized to address each child’s specific needs to optimize the best outcomes. ABA requires a team approach, where the behavior therapist, BCBA, caregivers, and surrounding community interact cooperatively to create and enact plans to meet the child’s changing needs from infancy to adulthood.
What Should I Expect from Achieve Beyond’s ABA Programs in New York City?
Achieve Beyond, Inc. provides ABA therapy to help children reach their full potential. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) work with the caregivers and children to assess each child’s strengths and deficits, then customize protocols that foster optimal development and learning. Every child, family, and situation is special, so the ABA therapy plan these specialists devise is comprehensive to match those needs. It is not a universal, or “one-size-fits-all”, approach to the treatment of autism. The BCBAs develop a plan of action for the child that involves his or her family and community. We have many locations throughout New York City that offer ABA services:
New York City
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Achieve Beyond has custom therapy packages to suit your family’s needs. Achieve Beyond is an in-network provider with Aetna, Beacon Health Strategies, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fidelis, United Healthcare, Tricare. We are continuing to add new insurance providers on a regular basis. For the most up-to-date information on insurance coverage and private pay options, please contact our New York City office at (718) 762-7633 or email at info@achievebeyondusa.com.
Our highly-trained Behavioral Therapists (BT) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) work with the child on the plan designed by the BCBA in a highly-reinforcing and fun environment. They are supervised by the BCBAs and work with the family to encourage optimal learning opportunities. Some of the programs designed for children include:
- Errorless teaching procedures to minimize frustration for a child
- Functional Behavior Assessment to determine why problem behaviors occur
- Functional Communication Training to replace problem behaviors with appropriate behaviors
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET) to help a child adapt to new situations and environments
It is often recommended that a child receive consistent ABA therapeutic treatment to achieve the best outcomes. In addition, the most beneficial ABA therapy programs not only foster a child’s developmental needs, but engage parents and caretakers. When a child receives intensive ABA therapy, he or she may build confidence, form peer groups, learn healthy self-soothing, better communication, and improve academically.
Why is Achieve Beyond of New York City the Best Choice for ABA Therapy for My Child With Autism?
Proud to serve New York, Achieve Beyond’s New York offices subscribe to a client-centered approach that is rooted in a blend of evidence-based practice and clinical experience. Tara Karen, M.S. Ed, BCBA, LBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education since 2009. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from SUNY Stony Brook, a Master’s degree in Childhood education from Dowling College and completed her BCBA coursework at SUNY Stony Brook. In addition, Tara is a New York State certified teacher in Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6. Since coming to Achieve Beyond, Tara has lead a dynamic team of therapists who are dedicated to a hands-on method of teaching and using the natural environment to enhance social skills and generalization.
When autism red flags and developmental delays occur, they can often be disconcerting to families, which is why Achieve Beyond is dedicated to educating parents, teachers, and practitioners on the best practices for treatment. Achieve Beyond’s culturally sensitive staff more than assesses and prescribes treatment for a child—it recognizes the differences and specific circumstances of every child’s case. For information about insurance coverage, please contact our New York City office at (718) 762-7633 for information.
