Frequently Asked Questions

Behavior intervention services are typically conducted in the office, however telehealth sessions can be arranged as needed. 

First, parents or caregivers will complete a one hour intake appointment. This meeting is conducted so that I can gather the initial information on their child and explain my process in more detail. Following the initial meeting, approximately 3-4 will be scheduled with the child in order to build rapport and to gather information as to what is maintaining problem behaviors. Following theses sessions, a behavior plan/protocol is created to address the problem behaviors and outline what replacement behaviors need to be taught. This will include a reinforcement system, as well as a system for providing consequences for inappropriate behaviors. Once the behavior plan is complete and agreed upon by the parents, I begin coaching them on how to implement the procedures and work through behaviors with their child. 

I don’t take insurance, but I can give you an invoice (upon request) which you can submit for out of network reimbursement. Many insurance companies will require pre-authorization, and most will not cover ABA without an Autism diagnosis.  

Compensation for all appointments will be delivered at the time of service. The following forms of payment are accepted: Cash, Personal Check, and Electronic Payment (Venmo or Paypal). 

The million dollar question! The answer to that varies tremendously among families. It really depends on many factors, such as the severity of the challenging behaviors, skill deficits that need teaching and parents consistency in following the behavior plan. Sometimes behaviors get worse before they get better. When everyone in the child's environment is responding to behaviors the same way, and a good system is in place for reinforcing appropriate behaviors and using consequences for inappropriate behaviors, behavior reduction will occur. 

This also varies tremendously among families. Different families will require different levels of support. Some families will need 1 session per week for a couple of months, while others will need 2 sessions per week for several months. It will depend on the needs of the family and of the individual child. I encourage parents to come in at least once a month to discuss their child's progress. 

I work with families with a child aged 2-18.