What is the process to begin services like?
Intake- We will work with you through the entire intake process and ensure we collect all necessary paperwork. This involves signing forms, uploading the diagnosis, etc. Once you are done with the intake paperwork, we will verify all your information including checking your insurance and then you will be given an explanation of costs and information about any limits your insurance may have and you will be asked to sign a patient responsibility form noting that you understand this. After that is done we will request prior authorization to start the assessment from your insurance if that’s needed.
Assessment- Once we have prior authorization, if needed, from your insurance company the supervisor on the case will contact you to set up the assessment. Our assessments are individualized so the supervisor will have a lot of questions to go over and will want to observe and interact with your child during the assessment. This is all done in your home so you won’t need to travel anywhere.
When can I start services?
After completing the necessary intake paperwork, a Behavior Consultant will conduct an initial assessment. Depending on insurance, we may need prior authorization before being able to conduct the assessment.
What does the assessment entail?
A consultant will come to your home and conduct an individual assessment depending on your child's needs. Oftentimes, this will include observation of your child's behavior, interview questions with parents/caregivers, and additional interactions required to obtain a thorough understanding of your family and child's needs.
What documents will I need to have ready to upload or email?
No matter which ABA company you work with or if this is your first or 3rd ABA agency, you will need: 1. Picture of the front and back of your child's insurance card(s). If there is more than one, you could have them all ready to be included. 2. Full diagnosis evaluation. This is usually a very long document (10+ pages) and includes interview and background information, tools used, and the results, diagnosis with code, signature of the doctor with their credentials. 3. Recent IEP, if your child has one. 4. Termination letter if your child has received services from another ABA company in the last 6 months.
What needs to be in the Diagnosis Evaluation?
Usually the Diagnosis Evaluation is 10+ pages. It must include tools used, notes a diagnosis of autism and other diagnoses if applicable, has the diagnosing doctor's name, contact information, their credentials, and their signature.