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CBA News:
We are now located at 4285 Gatecrest, San Antonio Texas 78217; click on the contact us button (see above) and let "map quest" take you there by entering your address in the respective row(s).
Our team consists of experinced BCBAs, BCaBAs, ASLPs and SLPs; we are a small clinic with a community based component commited to the application of principles consistent with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a variety of settings across all spectrums of Autism and related developmental delays. We are not restricted by diagnoses but primarily work with children and adults who exhibit behavioral challenges, excesses and deficits (i.e., including skill delays and educational programming). CBA, LLC is one of the few companies employing both BCBAs and BCABAs with a team of 21 staff members across 2 states.
Call us at 210-657-7400 for information or to schedule an appointment. We have recently been added to the (DoD) Tri-care military project and have participated in the ECHO program for nearly 7 years. CBA, LLC continues to provide state-of-the art Applied Behavior Analysis services to over 90 families and/or agencies in the South and Central Texas Regions and Northern Kentucky.
Unfortunately Medicaid (in Texas) does not recognize ABA and thus, it is not funded through Medicaid although, Bexar County is one of the only counties in Texas that recognizes ABA as a separate and distinct service from others types of necessary services. See the information outlined below to get connected with a case manager in Bexar County to determine if you might qualify for ABA services, through Bexar County.
Additionally the Home and Community Based Services waiver (HCS), Texas Home and Living waiver (TxHmL) and the CLASS program have all recently added BCBAs to their approved providers for behavioral support services. So, if you have these funding sources available to you call us at the number above and we might be able to guide you through the process of requesting ABA services via behavioral supports, depending on your case management agencies policies and procedures.
Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis
In his book Verbal Behavior, noted psychologist B. F. Skinner wrote about the relevance of the environment in developing and enhancing communication behavior. People provide the language environment for learners whose may need language training (i.e., verbal behavior). The behavioral interpretation of communication, called verbal behavior, provides a useful framework for determining what to teach and how to teach language skills to adults and children. Strategies and tactics born out of an understanding of verbal behavior has been effective in (1) establishing communication repertoires for those in need of language development; (2) strengthening, elaborating, and embellishing existing language skills; and (3) in better understanding, thinking and problem solving.
Adapted from "Janet Twyman and the Cambridge Center Parenting Group"
ABA Services Description:
We serve young children, adolescence and adults with a variety of developmental and pervasive delays (with a specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder(s) and Parent Training), psychiatric diagnoses, coexisting disorders (i.e., Axis I and II diagnoses) and related behavioral health struggles; we specialize in Autism assessment and intervention with an approach that emphasizes the Verbal Behavior Model (Sundberg & Partington, 1998) based on principles consistent with ABA.
We provide state-of-the-art ABA services for children and adults regardless of labels. Applied Behavior Analysis services are provided and supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts with decades of experience. In addition, we employ and train Board Certified assistant Behavior Analysts (BCABAs) and have a very competitive mentorship program available to professionals interested in becoming certified as a Behavior Analyst. This requires a reliable working relationship with CBA, LLC and so, long distance and/or regional supervision is typically not available; we require individuals working towards certification under our supervision be employeed with CBA, LLC at some level or have a very strong local connection with CBA, LLC.
Some sources of accepted funding and general services provided by CBA, LLC:
1.) Tri-Care (South & North Regions)
2.) General Revenue
3.) In-Home and Family Supports
4.) HCS Waiver (sub-contracted)
5.) Texas Home and Living Waiver (sub-contracted)
6.) ICF/MR services (sub-contracted)
7.) School district contracts, workshops and training
8.) General consultation & Advocacy
9.) IEP development and teacher training
10.) Behavior Support Planning
11.) Behavioral Intervention and Assessment
12.) Evidenced Based Parent Training
13.) Limited scholarships for ABA
14.) Private pay
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What principles guide Clinical Behavior Analysis, LLC?
Behavioral intervention and education based programming is based on established principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Behavioral assessment, treatment and educational programming are determined on an individual basis and emphasize proactive approaches to behavior change. Treatment includes teaching functional skills that promote independence and socialization for improved quality of life. Clinical decisions are derived from empirically evaluated research and include adherence from all significant persons involved in the treatment process.
Clinical Behavior Analysis, LLC currently provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Supports services for individuals of all ages through General Revenue, HCS, TxHmL and In Home and Family Supports programs in San Antonio, Texas and surrounding areas. These programs provide a variety of services for families struggling with pervasive and developmental disabilities...
1.) GENERAL REVENUE (GR) and IN HOME AND FAMILY SUPPORTS are both funded differently through Bexar County (MRA) - contact information for eligibility is below; contact AACOG and request information regarding both programs. There is an application process if you are not already receiving these services, it can take up to 6 months to get your first appointment where services are explained and a DMR is scheduled. A DMR is a Determination of Mental Retardation (this does not exclude Autism even though Autism is a separate diagnosis and not considered MR). Thus, after that you can request services with your provider of choice. At this time, we have been informed that the limit for General Revenue is $4700.00 per year for adults, $3000.00 for children; the limit per year for In Home and Family Supports is $2500.00 per year.
Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Bexar Mental Retardation Authority
8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: 210-832-5020
Fax: (210) 225-5937
E-Mail: mail@aacog.com
We do provide the following services for children, adolescents and adults via General Revenue and In-Home and Family Supports
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Behavior Supports
Speech Therapy
We currently provide 1:1 direct therapy services for children with autism or related diagnoses on a limited basis and encourage families and organizations to rely on internal resources, (i.e., family members, caretakers, staff and related individuals) for facilitating intensive day-to-day learning opportunities. We do provide training of therapists who currently provide 1:1 direct therapy services for families (including ABA, OT, SLP and related services). Direct therapy services are usually provided by parents, family members, volunteers, hired therapists (e.g., BCABA) or agency staff who may have a bachelors degree but no experience is necessary only a desire to learn. Masters level clinicians (e.g., BCBAs) typically provide training, program design, analysis and consultation for individuals as a cost effective method of service provision.
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Koegel, R. L., & Koegel, L. K. (2006). Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
An innovative, state-of-the-art treatment for autism, Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) uses natural learning opportunities to target and modify key behaviors in young children with autism, leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. The product of 20 years of research from Robert L. and Lynn Kern Koegel--co-founders of the renowned research and training center on autism at the University of California, Santa Barbara--this proven approach is clearly presented in this single accessible volume. Keeping parents involved in every aspect of intervention, educators and therapists can use these research-supported PRT strategies to (a) improve children's academic performance; (b) advance children's communication and language skills; (c) foster social interactions and friendships with typically developing peers; (d) reduce disruptive behaviors; (e) aid early identification and intervention; and (f) reduce ritualistic behaviors and broaden children's interests. Because PRT works with each child's natural motivations and stresses functional communication over rote learning, this comprehensive model helps children develop skills they can really use. With this timely resource, educators, therapists, and parents can support children with autism as they enjoy more positive interactions, more effective communication, and higher academic achievement in natural, inclusive settings.
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