Assessment

We start with a behavioral assessment from ABA WORKS unless the Referral source or ABA WORKS decide otherwise. The purpose of the assessment is to identify behavior excesses and behavior deficits and what skills the client needs to learn.

A Behavior Analyst will conduct the assessment. The authorized assessment hours will be used to carry out a number of activities. The Assessor will conduct one or more face to face home visits, does – if necessary- observations in the community or at the daycare, preschool or school, possibly have interviews with relevant agencies, review all relevant reports and literature (educational, medical, and psychological), and write the assessment report.

The assessment involves:

ACTIVITY

EXPLANATION

Initial Contact

Assessor contacts the family to set up the assessment appointments

Review of Records

Records will be reviewed: IP, IPP, Psychological Evaluation, Speech/OT/PT Evaluation, previous Functional Behavior Assessments.

Client/Parent Interview

Parents and the assessor will review and sign the consentForms. The interview is conducted, including reasons for referral and client’s background

Client Observation and Data Collection

Functional behavioral or skills-based assessment: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence observations; preference assessment; MAS; FAST; VB-MAPP; ABLLS; Vineland.

Program Development & Report Writing

This includes a Behavior Intervention Plan to target the primary behavior deficits or excesses

“ABA specialist has caused a dramatic change within my son. She is motivated, likes to see results and is very dedicated to her work.”

-Parent of Learner

“Our ABA specialist was able to communicate with great strength and stability. I love her direct and effective approach, which get right to the core of the problem and immediately starts to work.”

-Teacher

“ABA Works has been patient and diligent in helping our son learn and acquire new skills at the pace he is capable of.”

-Parent of Learner

The assessment report will include also the following:

Medical history
Childhood illnesses, including the ages any illnesses occurred
Family history of medical and behavioral health issues
Current medical conditions
Presence or absence of allergies (medications, foods, etc)
Risk assessment for maladaptive behavioral issues such as biting, head-banging, tantrums, kicking and scratching
Identification of community-based resources currently or previously used by the family/clients
Summary of each family members participate in the client’s life, including the extent of their support for treatment
Identification of sources of support and barriers impacting the client/family, such as:
Vocational; Spiritual; Cultural; Educational; Legal
Possible referral(s) to additional services, which will be discussed with the Service Coordinator