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ABA Therapy in North Carolina

HANDS ON ABA Therapy

ABA therapy services at HANDS are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and provided by a clinical team of experienced Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs), extensively trained Behavioral Technicians (BTs), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), a Clinical Director and a Clinical Psychologist. We maximize each child’s day with meaningful learning opportunities, engaging social interaction, active and creative play, and developmentally appropriate skills for daily living.

Our clinical team is dedicated to helping every child develop communication, social, learning, and functional living skills that might include potty training, appropriate play skills, appropriate feeding skills, and transitions to a classroom learning environment. Along the way, we partner with parents to fully explore the variables of the challenging behavior and clearly outline the recommendations for moving forward. Preparing you for the challenges ahead is just as important as preparing your child, since this approach will rely on your support as well.

ABA therapy is the best and only proven method to help children with autism develop the skills they’ll need as they grow older to live their best lives. We customize the therapy plan for each individual child, focusing on the largest problem areas that both of you experience in your daily lives. Your dedicated team will be there every step of the way, providing guidance and instruction on how you can implement the tools you’ll learn here into your everyday routine.

Your HANDS ON Team

Every client and family will have the full support of our HANDS team that includes:

Two therapists (RBT or BT) trained on each child's treatment plan to deliver 1:1 instruction

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to develop the treatment plan and monitor progress while working with parents and caregivers through Parent Training

A Clinical Director to help plan each child's therapeutic goals and ensure clinical integrity

An Insurance Manager to assist with insurance approval and submit required paperwork

HANDS ON Early Intervention

Since research has shown the importance of early intervention for improving a child’s overall development and building essential skills, the HANDS early intervention program focuses on young children between the ages of 2-5. Our early intervention program utilizes the methods of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to help children build pivotal developmental skills, such as communication, language, and social skills. Therapy involves 20 - 40 hours per week of individualized ABA instruction based on treatment recommendation.

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