ABA 101 for Parents

ABA 101:  Personal Consultations Available Now

If your child was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may be wondering what to do next. Is ABA therapy the right fit? How does it work and what can it offer my family? How can I begin to help my child now?

Our “ABA 101” consultation is designed to answer these questions and more. In this personalized 45-minute virtual session with one of our Clinical Directors, we’ll help you understand how ABA therapy works and how it can support your child’s growth and development.

Schedule your personalized ABA 101 session for a one-time fee of $99.

Call 321-247-5165 and reserve your ABA 101 consultation today!

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy is a proven, science-based approach that helps children learn positive behaviors and reduce challenging ones. It focuses on building skills like communication, social interaction, and following directions, while also teaching healthy alternatives to behaviors like tantrums or aggression. By using reinforcement strategies, prompting and fading procedures, and real-life practice, ABA helps children grow and thrive in everyday life.

Is ABA Covered by my Health Insurance?

We work with most major commercial insurance companies in Florida.

Below is a list of insurance providers we are currently partnered with:

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ADVENT HEALTH / Health First Health Plans

AETNA

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD*

CIGNA

OSCAR

UMR with Orlando Health*

UNITED Healthcare

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*depends on your plan

If you do not see your insurance company, or have questions, please call us:

321-247-5165 for Downtown Orlando

407-347-0132 for Winter Garden

We also work with Step Up Scholarship

& can offer Private Pay rates.

How Does My Insurance Plan Work?

Every health insurance plan is different, so it is important for you to know how your plan works. Every insurance plan has a co-pay or co-insurance, deductible (individual or family), and an out-of-pocket maximum. Call your insurance company to discuss the details of whether ABA is covered by your plan, and to what degree.

How will ABA therapy help my family?

Receiving therapy can positively shape your child’s brain development and can change the course of your child’s life. Intensive therapeutic support helps improve communication—like expressing needs or discomfort—which reduces challenging behaviors and supports learning.

Our 1-on-1 ABA therapy is delivered in a warm, supportive environment tailored to your child’s unique learning needs. We assess how your child learns best and use evidence-based ABA strategies to help them grow and prepare for next steps like school, daycare, or long-term ABA services.

Based on your child’s needs, we may work on skills like:

• • • • Toilet Training

      • Functional Communication Skills

      • Following Directions, such as verbal instructions

      • Social Skills, such as interacting and playing with peers

      • Acquiring Coping Skills

      • Reducing Challenging Behaviors, such as tantrums

      • Safety Skills for school and community

Getting Started with ABA Alliance Therapy

Important Note:  Kindly be advised that there is typically a waiting list for initiation of ABA services.

Contact us first to talk about your needs, health insurance coverage, and other important details.

Call Downtown Orlando clinic at 321-247-5165
or Winter Garden clinic at 407-347-0123

You can also Email us at admin@abaalliance.com
or Fax us at 208-693-4755

Once you are off the waiting list and we’ve received all documentation and assigned staff to your case, we’ll request insurance authorization. Once approved, we can schedule your child’s intake appointment.

What to Expect Next…

1. INTAKE:  During intake, our BCBA meets with your family to gather your child’s background, medical history, and discuss your concerns, goals, and challenges across home, school, or other settings.
   

2. ASSESSMENT:  During the assessment, we observe your child in different settings, evaluate their social, communication, and daily living skills, and identify challenging behaviors. Once complete, the BCBA reviews the results with you to explain their current skill levels.
   

3. TREATMENT PLAN:  After the assessment, we develop a personalized treatment plan based on all gathered information. You’ll receive a copy to review and sign to begin services.
   

4. AUTHORIZATION:  For insurance users, we submit the treatment plan for authorization, which can take 1-3 weeks depending on your insurer.
   

5. APPROVED!  Once authorization is received, your child is officially ready to start at ABA Alliance Therapy.
   

6. NOTIFY:  We will contact you to inform you that we have received the authorization and we will schedule your child for therapy.
   

Scholarships to Explore

As a parent you are your child’s biggest advocate, and we want to provide you with the resources you may need.

In Florida, scholarships for special needs individuals are available under Step up for Students.

Click here for info on Step Up.

As of 2023, there have also been updates to school choice in Florida
and the Family Empowerment Scholarship.

Click here for info on FES.

We also encourage all parents to look into joining UCF CARD.

CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) is a nonprofit organization that can help your family receive services and support.

Click here for more info on CARD.