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What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of human behavior that began with the work of B.F. Skinner over 70 years ago.  Skinner discovered that the social and physical environment teaches us how to behavior.  The teaching that we do is based on the principles of ABA.  If you really understand behavior analysis, then you can understand the real causes of human behavior.  If you apply that knowledge to an understanding of children with Autism who have difficulties with communicating, learning, and challenging behaviors and you use the tools developed through behavior analysis (referred to behavior modification), then you can have success teaching individuals how to communicate and learn.

What is VB?

In Verbal Behavior, B.F. Skinner outlined his analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) which describes a group of verbal operants, or functional units of language.   Skinner explained that language could be analyzed into a set of functional units, with each type of operant serving a different function.  He coined terms that didn’t exist (to separate these operants from anything described by traditional linguistics) for these operants.  VB is ABA with a focus on Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior; it is the application of the science of behavior analysis to teach verbal behavior.

Therapy @ BACA

Therapy sessions are broken up into 2 one-on-one sessions and 2-4 midday sessions. 1-on-1 therapy sessions last for 3 hours each.  All full day clients have one a.m. session from 8:30 - 11:30, 2-4 midday session, and one p.m. session from 1:30-4:30.

Daily Schedule       

8:30 - Client Drop off                           

8:30-11:30 - AM Therapy Session           

11:30-1:30 - Midday                               

1:30-4:30 - PM Therapy Session

4:30 - Client Pick Up

AM Therapy Session

The primary therapist picks the client up at 8:30am and works with their client in a 1-on-1 setting.  Most clients have the opportunity to attend groups throughout the morning with their therapist.  Some groups work on social skills, classroom routine, group responding, etc.  The client’s primary therapist is directly in charge of their entire program.

Midday Sessions

All full day clients have 2-4 half-hour sessions between 11:30am-1:30pm.  During midday, clients focus on group skills, functional skills, social skills, classroom routines/skills, motor skills, etc.  During midday, clients have one block for lunch.  

PM Therapy Session

The secondary therapist picks the client up at 1:30pm from their midday group and works with their client in a 1-on-1 setting.  Most clients have the opportunity to attend groups throughout the afternoon with their therapist.  Some groups work on social skills, classroom routine, group responding, etc.  The client’s secondary therapist works on missed acquisition targets in the client’s program, OT and Speech checklists, and probing maintenance program targets.

What is a primary therapist?

Each client, either full time or part time, is assigned a primary therapist who works under the client’s consultant.  The primary therapist is responsible for providing direct therapy during the AM session.  Primary therapists work directly with the consultant while creating an individualized treatment plan through VB-MAPP testing.  Primary therapists spend each Friday, from 1-5, writing the client’s program for the following week.  The primary therapist is responsible for communication will all necessary team members regarding the client’s program.  During AM therapy, the primary therapist collects acquisition probe data 3 times per week, or as directed by the consultant.  

What is a secondary therapist?

Each full time client is assigned a secondary therapist.  The client’s secondary therapist is responsible for providing direct therapy during the PM session, and implementing directions given by the primary therapist.  During the PM session, the secondary therapist collects and records maintenance probe data once per week.  Secondary therapists also update program planning sheets, skill tracking sheets, picture cards, note cards, and all other materials used for targets that have been mastered.

BACA’s Yearly Schedule

BACA has a schedule independent of the surrounding school districts.  BACA ‘s only extended vacation time occurs around Memorial Day which coincides with ABAI’s annual conference.  This allows consultants and administrative staff to be abreast with current research and developments within the ABA field.  BACA has a total of twelve scheduled days off each year, three of which are staff development days (2 in center trainings, and 1 to attend the annual HABA conference).  Click here for the 2011 BACA schedule

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Calendar

Click to download the 2011 BACA Clinic Calendar or the 2012 BACA Clinic Calendar.                                                                           

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Snow Day Policy

In an event that it is determined by the BACA administration that it is too dangerous for our staff and families to drive to the center, BACA will close for a "snow day".  This will be determined by 6:30 am and a message will be placed on the BACA answering machine (317-288-5232), BACA’s Facebook page, and on our website located in the Facebook wall section.

Resources

Check out our resources page for suggested links, books, etc.