ABA Therapy FAQ

What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidenced-based and scientific approach to shaping behavior and developing pivotal skills. It helps us to understand learning, behavior and how various environments affect behavior. ABA therapy is widely accepted as an effective treatment that is supported by long term research demonstrating success for individuals diagnosed with autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

What are the benefits of ABA?

ABA therapy programs help to increase an individual’s adaptive behaviors including language, communication, focus, self-care, and social skills. It also helps to decrease problematic behaviors that affect learning and social relationships or are harmful.

What are Comprehensive ABA programs?

This program is focused on early and intense intervention and provides 20 to 40 hours per week of direct 1:1 intervention, based on patient age and clinical need.

What are Focused ABA programs?

This program provides specific therapeutic services that address remediation of problem behaviors and targeted skill development based on the functional and skill assessments. Services are provided at no less than 15 hours per week.

Do you take insurance?

NeurAbilities Healthcare is in-network with many insurance providers. Our services are covered under the mental health portion of policies with an autism benefit. Check here for more details about insurance. Page Link: Billing & Insurance

What is a written order? Where can I get a written order?

A written order is a doctor’s documented recommendation for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services or Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS). We accept more than one format for written orders, but all must list goals, titration & discharge criteria, and must include specific staff level and monthly hours recommendations along with a signature from the doctor making the recommendation. Patients must receive a written order from an ordering, rendering physician (ORP) provider that has been enrolled with PA Medicaid.

What is a qualifying diagnosis?

A qualifying diagnosis is a behavioral health diagnosis which qualifies a patient to receive Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) services covered by Medicaid. IBHS provides supports for children, youth or young adults under the age of 21 with mental, emotional or behavioral health needs.

Is there a waitlist to receive behavior services? How long should I expect to wait?

Access to ABA behavior services is dependent primarily on the staffing we currently have at the location you are seeking services in. For us to provide you with the most accurate expectations, please visit our website and fill out our form on the ‘Make an Appointment’ page so one of our team members can get in touch with you.