Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence based therapy that uses positive reinforcement and structured teaching strategies to improve behavior, communication, social skills, and daily living abilities. It focuses on increasing helpful behaviors and reducing challenging ones.

No. ABA is effective for ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct concerns, anxiety related behaviors, emotion regulation, social delays, executive functioning issues, developmental delays, general behavioral challenges, and autism spectrum disorder.

ABA teaches skills step by step using proven behavioral techniques. Children learn communication, emotional regulation, social skills, daily routines, and independence. Challenging behaviors decrease as we teach replacement skills that meet the same need in a safer, more appropriate way.

ABA can help with tantrums, aggression, self injury, elopement, noncompliance, impulsivity, rigidity, social challenges, speech or communication delays, feeding issues, toileting, academic readiness, and daily living skills.

Yes. ABA is supported by decades of research and is recognized by the United States Surgeon General, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics as a gold standard treatment for behavior and developmental needs.

ABA can support toddlers, children, teens, and young adults depending on the need and diagnosis. Many children start services between ages 2 and 12, but ABA principles can help at any age.

ABA focuses on behavior, communication, learning, social skills, and behavior reduction across settings. Speech therapy focuses on language, articulation, and communication systems such as AAC. Occupational therapy focuses on sensory processing, motor skills, and functional independence. These services often work together for the same child.

Sessions may include play based teaching, structured tasks, social skills practice, emotional regulation activities, behavior reduction strategies, communication development, and natural environment learning. Sessions can take place at home, school, in a center, or in the community depending on your child’s goals.

A BCBA meets with you and your child, reviews records, observes behavior, and evaluates communication, social skills, learning skills, daily living abilities, emotional regulation, and family concerns. The information gathered guides the treatment plan and requested hours.

A treatment plan is a detailed document that outlines goals, teaching strategies, requested hours, how progress will be measured, and any safety or behavior reduction procedures. It is submitted to insurance for review and authorization.

The BCBA uses assessment results, parent input, observation, and medical necessity guidelines to build individualized and measurable goals. Goals are based on your child’s strengths, areas of need, and family priorities.

Skill generalization means your child can use a learned skill with different people, in different places, and in different situations. For example, using communication skills at home, school, and in the community. ABA programs are designed to build generalization from the beginning.

Natural Environment Teaching is a play based ABA approach where learning happens during real life activities such as games, mealtimes, play, or community outings. The therapist uses your child’s interests and daily routines to teach and practice skills.

Discrete Trial Training is a structured teaching method that breaks skills into small steps. The therapist gives a clear instruction, your child responds, and the therapist provides feedback or reinforcement. This approach is especially helpful for early learning and new skills.

RBTs collect data during every session on goals and behaviors. The BCBA reviews data regularly, often weekly, to decide whether to keep a strategy, adjust it, or move to the next step. Progress summaries are shared with families on an ongoing basis.

If progress slows or stops, the BCBA reviews the data and makes changes to teaching methods, reinforcement, goals, or the environment. ABA is flexible and designed to be adjusted based on what works best for your child.

Services begin to fade when your child meets many goals, shows consistent progress, and becomes more independent across settings. The BCBA reduces hours gradually, plans for transition, and creates a discharge plan so gains are maintained.

We identify the function of the behavior, meaning why it is happening, and then teach replacement skills such as communication, coping strategies, requesting breaks, flexibility, and problem solving. As new skills are reinforced, unsafe behavior is reduced.

Yes. ABA can support gestures, Picture Exchange Communication System, sign language, modeling, prompting, and augmentative communication devices. The goal is to give your child a reliable way to communicate wants, needs, and feelings.

Social skills are taught through modeling, role playing, group activities, natural play, structured lessons, and reinforcement of positive interactions with peers and adults.

Yes. ABA can address picky eating, food refusal, texture sensitivities, mealtime behavior, and gradual introduction of new foods. Programs are individualized and completed in a safe, supportive way.

Yes. ABA uses structured toilet training programs that include clear routines, scheduled opportunities, reinforcement, and data tracking to help children learn toileting skills.

ABA uses safe, evidence based strategies to understand problem behavior and replace it with functional skills such as communication, requesting help, or coping strategies. The focus is on teaching rather than punishment.

We start with proactive strategies such as visual schedules, structure, and clear expectations. For unsafe behaviors, BCBAs create individualized safety plans that follow strict ethical guidelines and focus on keeping everyone safe while still teaching skills.

BCBAs, or Board Certified Behavior Analysts, are master level clinicians who design and oversee treatment plans, supervise sessions, and monitor progress. RBTs, or Registered Behavior Technicians, are trained therapists who work directly with your child under BCBA supervision.

Of course. Our pricing scales with your company. Chat to our friendly team to find a solution that works for you.BCBAs complete a master degree, one thousand five hundred to two thousand supervised hours in behavior analysis, and a national certification exam. They follow ongoing continuing education and a formal code of ethics.

Yes. Parent involvement is a key part of ABA. Parents may join sessions, observe, and practice strategies so they can support behavior and skill development at home and in the community.

Parent training is structured coaching where caregivers learn how to manage challenging behaviors, reinforce skills, follow routines, support communication, and reduce meltdowns. Strong parent training greatly improves long term success.

Sessions may occur at home, in a center, at school, or in the community. Location is chosen based on your child’s goals, family needs, and insurance approval.

Yes. Services can include in home, center based, school based, and community based sessions when appropriate. Availability depends on staffing, goals, and insurance.

ABA can coordinate with teachers, support Individualized Education Program goals, provide after school or weekend sessions, and build school readiness skills. Some insurance plans also allow services to take place at school.

Yes. ABA follows strict ethical guidelines and uses positive, child centered approaches. We do not use aversive procedures. The focus is on teaching skills, building relationships, and supporting your child’s well being.

BCBAs and RBTs follow the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ethics code, receive ongoing supervision and training, and use data to support decisions. Families are involved in goal setting, and all strategies are explained and consented to before implementation.

We prioritize prevention through structure, clear expectations, and communication supports. For high risk behaviors, BCBAs develop individualized safety plans that outline how staff will respond, how to keep everyone safe, and how to continue teaching replacement skills after the crisis.

Families may look for high BCBA supervision time, trained RBTs, transparent data and reports, strong parent involvement, collaboration with schools and other providers, ethical practices, personalized goals, responsive communication, and a clean, welcoming environment.

Hours are based on severity of need, goals, and medical necessity. Mild needs often range from six to fifteen hours per week, moderate needs from fifteen to twenty five hours per week, and significant needs from twenty five to forty hours per week. Your BCBA makes a recommendation after the assessment.

Many families notice improvements within four to twelve weeks, depending on consistency, number of hours, and the types of goals. Some skills change quickly while others take more time.

Coverage varies by plan, but many insurers approve ABA for autism, ADHD, oppositional or anxiety related behaviors, developmental delays, and other behavioral disorders. Autism is widely covered through state autism mandates.

Diagnosis describes the condition, such as autism or ADHD. Medical necessity is documentation that shows ABA treatment is needed to improve functioning, independence, or safety. Insurance requires both a diagnosis and proof of medical necessity.

Insurance usually requires a diagnosis, an assessment by a BCBA, a written treatment plan, and a medical necessity review. When approved, the insurance company authorizes a certain number of hours for a specific period. Hours and authorizations are reviewed regularly.

Buzz and Flutter provides high quality, individualized ABA with exceptional communication, fast onboarding, strong parent training, and medically necessary treatment plans. Our team focuses on kindness, compassion, and real progress instead of one size fits all programs. We partner closely with families so therapy fits real life.

Families complete an initial phone or online consultation, share diagnosis and insurance information, and schedule an assessment with a BCBA. After the assessment, we review recommended hours, goals, and locations for services with you before starting sessions.

Waitlist time can change based on staffing, time of year, and location. The best way to get an accurate timeline is to contact our office, and we will let you know current openings and next available start dates.

Yes. Buzz and Flutter uses Natural Environment Teaching within many programs, and when appropriate we may offer social skills groups, community based practice, and structured parent coaching or training. Availability can vary by location and season, and we review these options with each family during intake and treatment planning.