ABA Therapy - Delaware
Achieve Beyond Provides Autism Therapy in Delaware
Achieve Beyond is thrilled to provide autism services to families in Delaware. Covering Wilmington, DE, and nearby locations, our skilled therapists specialize in ABA Therapy Delaware, recognized as one of the most effective approaches for promoting positive social interactions and enhancing verbal skills in children with autism.
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What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based method aimed at achieving meaningful behavioral changes. By emphasizing positive reinforcement and motivation, ABA has emerged as a leading therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by fostering functional behaviors that enhance autonomy. Importantly, ABA Therapy Delaware extends its application beyond Autism, with over six decades of research validating its effectiveness for diverse needs.
BCBAs analyze behavior by considering its triggers (antecedents) and outcomes (consequences) to formulate interventions that significantly enhance quality of life and independence.
What Types of Behaviors Does ABA Therapy Improve?
Research has shown that ABA therapy provides varying benefits to people of all ages, no matter how early they begin treatment. Some of the benefits of our autism services 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
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) finds applications across diverse domains, such as brain injury rehabilitation, elder care, and business management, as well as behavioral health. However, its predominant use is in assisting children with autism. When a child faces challenges like limited language skills, difficulties in self-care, repetitive behaviors (such as flapping, spinning, or rocking), or shows aggressive tendencies, ABA Therapy Delaware offers personalized strategies to meet each child’s unique requirements. The success of this therapy hinges on a collaborative team approach, including a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Behavior Therapist (BT) or a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), the caregivers, and the community. Together, they develop and implement plans that evolve as the child progresses from infancy into adulthood.
What Should I Expect from Achieve Beyond’s ABA Autism Services in Delaware?
Achieve Beyond, Inc. provides autism services 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. It is not a universal, or “one-size-fits-all”, approach to the treatment of autism; every child, family, and situation is unique, so the ABA therapy plan devised by our specialists is designed to match those needs. We are currently in network with Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare, and are continually adding new insurance providers. For more information please contact our Wilmington office at (703) 237-2219 or at DEinfo@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 suggested that a child receive consistent ABA therapeutic treatment to achieve the best results. When a child receives intensive ABA therapy, he or she may build self-confidence, form peer groups, learn healthy self-comforting, better communicate, and improve academically.
Why is Achieve Beyond of Delaware the Best Choice for My Child With Autism?
Achieve Beyond is proud to provide services in Delaware, with our Wilmington location emphasizing a client-focused methodology, grounded in both evidence-based practice and clinical expertise. Our Clinical Director, Gina M. Ballone, MS, BCBA, LBA, who oversees ABA Therapy Delaware, has been engaged in ABA since 1998. Her journey began during her undergraduate years at Florida State University, where she worked with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she pursued a Master’s degree in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. As an ABA therapist in Miami, she served as a Behavior Analyst consulting at the Miami Children’s Hospital, Dan Marino Center. Joining Achieve Beyond in 2012, Gina became the Clinical Director of ABA Services at the Virginia/DC Metro branch. She is dedicated to employing Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior to advance language and communication skills.
When autism red flags and developmental delays occur, they can often be disconcerting to families, which is why Achieve Beyond is devoted to informing parents, teachers, and practitioners on the best practices for treatment. The ABA therapy at Achieve Beyond more than assesses and recommends treatment for a child—it acknowledges the differences and specific conditions of every child’s case. For more information please contact our Wilmington office at (703) 237-2219 or at DEinfo@achievebeyondusa.com.