Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training Services are designed to help consumers at risk of losing their residence or family stability because of challenging behaviors. Our professional staff uses state-of-the-art behavioral methods to help consumers decrease their challenging behaviors and enhance social and self-management skills. Relying on behavioral data, the treatment team determines when a consumer has reached his or her goals and is ready to begin the transition back into community based programs.

ABA Training Services are available to children, age 3 and older, and adults.

HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE

The first step in the application process is to contact the consumer’s Service Coordinator and request a referral. The referral must include a valid Determination of Mental Retardation and current information regarding the consumer’s medical condition and behavioral issues. If the consumer does not have a Mental Retardation Division Service Coordinator visit this link to learn how to access MHMRA services.

Families, providers or caregivers arrange transportation to and from ABA Training Services. Consumers with special transportation needs should contact their service coordinators to find out if they are eligible for transportation assistance. ABA Training Services provides transportation to and from scheduled activities and outings.

HCS and ICF-MR programs are billed for ABA Training Services provided to their consumers. Individuals not currently served through HCS or ICF-MR programs may be assessed a fee based on ability to pay. This fee is determined at the time of intake. Consumers will also need up to an additional $20 per month to cover the cost of outings and other social activities. These activities and their associated fees are not included in the ABA Training Services program.

The goal of ABA Training Services is to provide state-of-the-art behavioral technologies to assist individuals who display challenging behaviors to return to the community as quickly as possible. Each individual receives a functional assessment of his or her problem behavior(s). This assessment becomes part of the behavior plan and is included in the consumer’s "individual comprehensive habilitation plan." ABA Training Services includes the following components:

• A primary emphasis on reducing challenging behaviors
• Improving social and self-management skills
• Planning for transition back into community settings beginning with the date of admission.

Because family and caregiver involvement is an important part of the overall treatment program, families and caregivers are encouraged to participate in the formulation of treatment plans and in periodic treatment plan reviews. How well the consumer maintains newly learned behaviors following completion of the program often depends on how well the consumer, family, and caregivers have learned to work together as a team. With this in mind, our professional staff provides consumers, families and caregivers with information of practical value in a post-discharge community setting.