ABA Therapy

ABA Therapy is an evidenced based intervention for children with Autism or related disabilities that focuses
on the science of learning and behavior. This approach decreases maladaptive behaviors and increases appropriate behaviors, which allows children to establish positive relationships. 

PBP provides ABA therapy across multiple settings as needed such as home-based, school-based, community-based and clinic-based. Services may be provided in either English or Spanish, depending on
the child’s need. 

During the initial assessment, your child will be evaluated by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to identify skill deficits and strengths. Once the initial assessment is complete, the BCBA will create an individualized treatment plan catered to your child’s needs.  

ABA Therapy is provided by a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Behavior Analyst Assistant (BCaBA) or a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).  

Academic Support

At PBP, we provide academic assistance to optimize your child’s growth. 

Some of the services we provide are the following: 

School Shadowing
A shadow is a therapist that provides the necessary support within the classroom to increase independence and manage negative behaviors. Based on the school’s guidelines, shadowing
may be provided in both public and private schools. 

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Meeting 
During an IEP meeting, professionals will review and discuss your child’s strengths, weaknesses,
short-term goals, long-term goals and accommodations for the school year. A BCBA, will be available
to attend IEP meetings and provide additional support as needed. Once an IEP is established, the BCBA can incorporate the objectives within the ABA program to track and maximize progress. 

Tutoring *
We provide private 1:1 tutoring sessions to individuals that struggle with academics.
**An Autism diagnosis is NOT required for private tutoring sessions. 

Parent Training

PBP recommends that parents participate in parent training to assist in their child’s behavioral intervention plan. Parent training is an important component that will help children generalize skills learned during therapy into their natural environment and with multiple caregivers. 

Some of the skills discussed during parent training are the following: 

• Communication skills 

• Behavior reduction 

• Transitions

• Toilet training 

• Functional living skills

• Social skills

Behavior Reduction

Maladaptive behaviors can be harmful for the child, family members and peers. 
PBP implements behavior management techniques to replace maladaptive behaviors. 

Some examples of problem behaviors addressed but not limited to: 

• Aggression 

• Self-injurious behaviors 

• Repetitive behaviors 

• Tantrums 

• Elopement 

• Difficulties during transitions or waiting 

• Non-compliance 

• Food refusal 

• Pica