Frequently Asked Questions

It Is Common to Have a Lot of Questions

If you think your child might have special needs, your child has a diagnosis, you’re neurodiverse, or you’re looking for counseling — you probably have questions.

We’ve put together answers to common questions to help you get started. Take a look at our FAQs and other helpful pages on our website.

Our Home-Based ABA and Clinic-Based ABA services are primarily for individuals with autism and related disorders.

However, our Therapeutic Consultation, Caregiver ABA Consultation, and Counseling services are available for a wide range of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Intellectual Disabilities
Behavioral Challenges
Developmental Delays

If you have questions about a specific diagnosis or need, feel free to reach out. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you!

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Caregiver Consultation ABA helps parents and caregivers support children from birth to age 21. This service teaches caregivers how to handle challenging behaviors, build important skills, and support their child’s growth using ABA techniques. It also offers extra help like working with schools and other professionals, It is available through Medicaid.

Therapeutic Consultation, helps both kids and adults with developmental disabilities through their lifespan. It focuses on improving behaviors and building life skills. This service works closely with caregivers, group homes, and support teams to improve quality of life. It’s available through DD Waiver or self-pay.

Yes, we offer Therapeutic Consultation services for adults. Our services are designed to address behavioral challenges and build functional skills for individuals across the lifespan. We work closely with caregivers, group homes, and support teams to ensure that adults receive personalized, comprehensive support that promotes positive change and independence. We accept the DD waiver as well as self-pay options to make our services accessible to those in need.

We also provide Medicaid ABA services that are available until an individual turns 21, and our Counseling Services are for adults and children.

Counseling helps people understand and manage mental health issues using techniques that fit their needs. Starting therapy is a positive step, and your participation can make a big difference.

We offer talk therapy, group therapy, and methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. Group therapy lets you share experiences and learn from others facing similar challenges. These approaches help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions while teaching healthier ways to cope.

Therapy may bring up tough emotions, but change takes time. Your therapist is here to support you, help identify patterns, and set goals.

Though challenging at times, therapy can improve your emotional health, relationships, and self-esteem. It’s a team effort focused on your well-being.

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Our team is highly trained to conduct specialized autism assessments, typically spanning two sessions. In the initial session, assessments are administered, followed by a comprehensive report shared with you during the second session. These evaluations offer provisional diagnoses, paving the way for access to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. It’s important to note that for a medical diagnosis, individuals should share their assessment report with their medical provider(s), who may confirm the diagnosis or refer them to a specialized professional like a Developmental Pediatrician or Psychiatrist.

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No, we don’t only offer counseling for individuals with autism. While our team has specific training and backgrounds in supporting individuals with autism and related disorders, we also provide counseling for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and more. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, no matter their diagnosis.

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that helps improve behaviors and teach new skills by using techniques based on how people learn. It focuses on understanding what causes certain behaviors and how to change them in positive ways. ABA is often used to help people with developmental disabilities, like autism, to learn skills that improve their daily life.

Please visit our page What is Applied Behavior Analysis? to learn more.

Yes we do! We offer ABA services in the home and community to support our families. By providing services in your home, we aim to make it convenient and comfortable for you while promoting learning and generalization.

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Yes! Our first Early Intervention ABA Program opened in our clinical space in August 2023.

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We are dedicated to expanding our services to reach and support even more families, and community members and organizations. Currently, we proudly offer our services in Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Prince William County, King George County, Caroline County, the City of Manassas, the City of Fredericksburg, and the surrounding areas.

To qualify for ABA Therapy coverage through Virginia Medicaid, the following criteria need to be met:

A person must have a mental health diagnosis, which means they have been diagnosed with a condition that affects their mental well-being.
In addition, they must have experienced two or more of the following symptoms ongoing or off and on:
- Difficulty communicating effectively or having limited functional communication and social language.
- Speech that is difficult to understand or imitates others.
- Delays in understanding or expressing language.
- Problems with social skills and interacting with others.
- Frequent outbursts that may involve self-injury or aggression towards others.
- Behaviors that disrupt daily life, are repetitive, or follow specific routines.
- Sensitivity or strong reactions to sensory information, such as sounds or textures.