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What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant  social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how  people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but people with ASD may  communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other  people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can  range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in  their daily lives; others need less.

What Does It Include?

A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed  separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified  (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism  spectrum disorder, and they are divided up into three levels

Level 1 – requiring support

Level 2 – requiring substantial support

Level 3 – requiring very substantial support

  • Anticedent
  • Behavior
  • Consequence
  • Extinction
  • Assessment
  • Re-Authorization

More information regarding the levels will be discussed further in a different section of  this handbook. For more information on what each level looks like, please talk with your  BCBA or review the levels here: Autism Speaks Website

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ABA TEAMS 

Getting to know your therapists.

With ABA, your family inherits a team of trained professionals to assist your child and  your family's individual goals. Your team will consist of a BCBA, a BCaBA/QASP-S and a  behavior therapist. In addition to those team members, another integral part of your  child’s team is YOU!

Remember:

  • Family support is essential to success in goals
  • Your clinical team is your biggest wealth of information
  • SHS offers continuing education to your team for your success
BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analysts

BCBAs are experts in the field of Behavior Analysis and have  been exclusively trained in creating, implementing, evaluating, and supervising a variety  of ABA programs and interventions, and specialize in behavior management and  developing behavior analytic interventions.

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BCaBA & QASPS

Behavior analysts

BCaBAs/QASPs can conduct behavior assessments, analyze data, train others, write  and revise behavior-treatment plans, and oversee those treatment plans. Assistant  behavior analysts work under the supervision of a BCBA and usually have more of a  supportive role gathering data, maintaining records, etc.

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Behavior Therapists

RBTs are responsible for assisting behavior analysts to implement  behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans. The therapist will assist patients  with day-to-day activities, monitor his or her behavior record, and collect data on patient  progress and communicate with clients.

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We are dedicated to the success of your behavior goals. As a team, we encourage collaboration and celebration of milestones met!

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