Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. ABA services are effective across an individual’s lifespan (i.e., childhood, adolescence, and adulthood) and are designed with compassion, empowerment, and client dignity in mind.

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst will get to know the client and their family and gather information on their individualized needs. Next, the Behavior Analyst will complete a Functional Assessment and write a Behavior Intervention Plan, which identifies the socially-significant and person-centered goals for the client.

With the plan in place, Registered Behavior Technicians work with the individual and their family to carry out interventions as they occur in their typical settings and schedule. Providing services across various settings is a crucial component of the effectiveness of ABA therapy.

The Behavior Analyst will continually monitor, modify plans/interventions as needed, supervise, and provide ongoing family/caregiver training and support.

In young children with developmental disabilities such as ASD, comprehensive, intensive, and individualized interventions focus on a variety of skills: cognitive, language, social, and self-help, to name just a few.

For adolescents and adults, ABA focuses on behaviors essential to effective functioning in the home, school, and community settings. ABA services also advocate for the individual and their rights, and help address severe problem behaviors that may endanger health and safety and limit educational, residential, or vocational options. LifePath is currently credentialed with many insurance plans.