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ABA PROVIDER DIRECTORY

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be obtained through a Medical Assistance (MA) approved BHRS/Wraparound agency or through a private firm. Below you will find 2 tables listing ABA providers; one for BHRS/Wraparound providers (Table #1) and one for Private providers (Table #2). Please note there is a process which needs to be completed to secure a provider. BHRS/Wraparound has a specific process as does the individual Private providers. Please contact the agency/company for specific information. Additionally, you will find a 3rd table listing Social Skills Programming. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of providers. We welcome feedback via Facebook or our website if you are aware of additional agencies delivering quality ABA programming in Pennsylvania.


TABLE #1: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES (BHRS)/WRAPAROUND PROVIDERS Please note that we are looking for feedback on your experience with BHRS providers. We understand that BHRS providers offer a variety of service lines and that you need to be very specific that you are calling to obtain ABA for your child. Quality ABA programs consist of a variety to components including 1) BCBAs to oversee your child’s care utilizing an evidence based treatment program such as Verbal Behavior and 2) data collection which should be taken and reviewed with you ROUTINELY. If you are not experiencing these components please take the time to report your concerns to us via the www.abainpa.com website “Contact Us” form and follow the instructions listed under the “ABA THERAPY IN PA” tab (http://abainpa.com/call-to-action-how-to-get-aba-therapy-in-pennsylvania)

AGENCY/COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION SERVICES AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS COUNTY/COUNTIES SERVICED ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS (MA, PRIVATE INSURANCE, PRIVATE/SELF PAY, ETC…)

ABA Therapy Services, LLC 109 Plaza Drive Pocono Summit, PA 18346 Phone: (570) 216-3900 Fax: (570) 507-5705 Website: http://researchdir1.wixsite.com/bcba Beth Raiola (MS, LBS, BCBA) Email: [email protected]

Services Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), assessment of behavior challenges, development of positive behavioral strategies and interventions; parent skills training and support; verbal behavioral development, toileting, eating and sleeping programs; social skills groups

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y

Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y

Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N

Works with BHRS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Carbon, Monroe and Pike (if using MA)

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurances

Achievement Center Erie County office: 4950 W. 23rd Street Erie, PA 16506 Phone: (814) 459-2755 Toll-free: (888) 821-3110 Fax: (814) 456-4873 Corry Office: 45 E Washington St Corry, PA 16407 Phone: (814) 964-3005 Fax: (814) 964-3085 Crawford County office: 18257 Industrial Drive PO Box 457 Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: (814) 724-1331 Fax: (814) 724-1343

Services Behavior Analytic Services (BAS)--- Provides Functional Behavior Assessments (descriptive and experimental); provides language and social skills assessments (ABLLS-R; VB-MAPP; and PEAK Relational Training System); develops comprehensive treatment plans for Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) that use an ABA approach (focusing on positive reinforcement and non-coercive methods); develops and monitors language and social skills acquisition curricula and programs using discrete trial instruction, natural environment training, and relational training; develops and monitors toileting, food selectivity, progressive desensitization (dental, medical, haircuts, etc.), and sleep interventions; provides training and education to schools, school districts, and community programs (e.g., Boy Scouts, church groups) ACTive Parenting (Erie County location only) --- Conducted in an outpatient clinic over an 8-week period – involves behavioral skills training and counseling components

Crawford, Erie, Forrest and Warren

Medical Assistance (MA) Managed Care Organizations: Community Care Behavioral Health Organization and Value Behavioral Health (Crawford County location only) Private Insurance: Aetna Apex Health Solutions, Beacon Health, Cigna, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, MCA Administrator, Meritain Health, MHNet, NGS, Coresource, Optum, United Health Care, Univera, UPMC, Vantage

http://www.abainpa.com/

http://abainpa.com/call-to-action-how-to-get-aba-therapy-in-pennsylvania

http://researchdir1.wixsite.com/bcba

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Warren/Forest County office: Seneca Building 305 North State Street Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 726-4975 Toll-free: (877) 726-4975 Fax: (814) 726-4976 Website: www.acheivementctr.org

for the parents of children already enrolled in BHRS. Offers a unique combination of an ABA approach for the child with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the parent; develops psychological flexibility with parenting; fosters a commitment to valued action to maximize parents’ ability to effectively participate in their child’s treatment; and provides a generalization phase where the skills learned in the clinic can be transferred to the home.





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

Alliance Health Wraparound

634 Brown Avenue Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Phone: (412)-823-5293 Fax: (412)-823-5294 Website: www.ahwraparound.com Co-Directors Susan Stewart-Bayne, MA, LBS- Co-Director, BSC/MT Melissa Rayman-Keilbach, MEd, LBS- Co-Director, BSC/MT Phone: (412) 823-5293 Email: [email protected]

Services Alliance provides intense behavioral interventions to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as children who have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. The staff at Alliance are trained specifically in techniques designed to address the needs of children with ASD. Alliance strives to provide BHRS to our clients with staff that are trained in all the current interventions/techniques (play therapy, sensory diets, social skills training, DTI, etc.…) that are available while staying true to the principals of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Alliance also has several psychologists available who have extensive experience in the autism field and are available to provide services in the home and at two offices located in Turtle Creek and Green Tree.

Home/Community (Y/N)

School Based

Center/Clinic Based (Y/N)

Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N)

Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Behavioral Specialist Consultants (BSCs) Mobile Therapists (MTs) Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)

Allegheny Please contact Alliance for specific information regarding payment options.

http://www.acheivementctr.org/

http://www.ahwraparound.com/




Autism Behavioral Services, Inc.

1122 Wyoming Ave Exeter, PA 18643 Phone: (570) 655-1667 Fax: (570) 602-4100 Website: www.autismbehavioralservicesinc.com

Services Verbal Behavior (VB), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

Home/Community (Y/N) Y

School Based Y

Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N

Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y

Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wyoming

Medical Assistance (MA) – CCBHO (UPMC) Optum, First Priority

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

Main Office 800 East Main Street Bradford, PA 16701 Phone: 1-800-345-1780 Website: www.beacon-light.org Email: [email protected] Locations in Bradford, Clearfield, Custer City, DuBois, McClure, Port Allegany, Tionesta, Towanda, Warren, and Youngsville

Services Community Based Mental Health (Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound). Please refer to the website for additional services offered.





Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, McKean, Potter, Snyder and Warren

Medical Assistance (MA)

Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners

183 (Old) Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: (610) 664-6200 Fax: (610) 664-6202 Email: [email protected]

Services Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).




Works with BHRS collaboratively? (Y/N)

Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks, Montgomery, out of network Delaware and Philadelphia ABA in Early Intervention system for Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Act 62 CBH Magellan (MBH)

http://www.autismbehavioralservicesinc.com/

http://www.beacon-light.org/





Blair Family Solutions, LLC 1310 Valley View Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602 Phone: (814) 944-9970 Fax: (814) 944-9974 Website: www.blairfamilysolutions.org

Services Please refer to the website for additional services offered.





Blair Medical Assistance (MA) f or BHRS, FBMHS, and Outpatient Accepts most major insurances for outpatient services. Please contact this provider (telephone or via website) for specific information related to outpatient services.

Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 319 50 Bigler Road Bigler, PA 16825 Phone: (814) 342-5678 Fax: (814) 342-5678 Mental Health Programs Phone: (814) 342-5845 (877) 341-5845 Fax: (814) 342-0532 Website: www.cenclear.org

Services Early childhood (Early Head Start, Early Intervention, and Head Start), mental health (BHRS, BCM, CAT, Certified Community Behavior Health Clinic, CPS, CRS, CSBBH, Family Based Mental Health, Mental Health Outpatient Services, PCIT, and TASS), and drug and alcohol programs






Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Coalport, Elk, Huntingdon and Jefferson

Medical Assistance (MA) Please contact this provider for specific information regarding other payment options.

Children’s Behavioral Health, Inc.

Corporate Office College Park Plaza, Suite 203 Johnstown, PA 15904 Phone: (814) 262-0768 Fax: (814) 262-0795 Website: www.childrensbh.com Director of BCBA Programming Casey Rae Kuhn, MS, BCBA, LBS Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Children’s Behavioral Health Pathways Community Services Locations in Altoona, Bedford, Clearfield, Erie, Franklin, Hermitage, Huntingdon, Johnstown, Meadville, Punxsutawney, Somerset and State College

Services Verbal Behavior, NET, PRT, determination of client needs and response to intervention guides programming. We are a teaching employer. CBH provides supervision to those pursuing certification as a BCBA. All licensed BSCs working with clients diagnosed with ASD are provided supervision by a BCBA to ensure proper implementation of ABA programming. Bachelor's level staff receive yearly training in ABA principles.




Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBAs) Licensed Behavior Specialists (LBSs) *Clinicians just began receiving monthly supervision with a BCBA who is reviewing treatment data, progress, and assisting in directing treatment goals and interventions.

Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, Mercer, Mifflin, Somerset and Venango

Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

http://www.blairfamilysolutions.org/

http://www.cenclear.org/

http://www.childrensbh.com/



Comprehensive Children and Family Services

Website: www.comprehensivewraparound.com Ellwood City office: 229 Portersville Road Ellwood City, PA 16117 Phone: (724) 656-8483 Meadville office: 15957 Conneaut Lake Road Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: (814) 724-1141 New Castle office: 20 South Mercer Street New Castle, PA 16101 Phone: (724) 656-8483

Sharon office: 194 East State Street Sharon, PA 16146 Phone: (724) 981-9900

Services Services provided across the following areas: anger management, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), autism services (specialized), child/adult outpatient services, cognitive behavioral and play therapies, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) – PA Bureau of Autism Services, Greenspan/Miller methods, medication management, psychiatric evaluations, psychological evaluations, school-based BHRS, social skills groups and wraparound services (BSCs, MTs, TSSs, and FBAs).

Home/Community Based (Y/N)

School Based (Y/N)



Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Behavior Specialist Consultants (BSCs) Mobile Therapists (MTs) Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals Licensed Professional Counselors Licensed Psychologists Psychiatrists

Beaver, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer


Community Services Group (CSG)

Corporate Office 320 Highland Drive PO Box 597 Mountville, PA 17554 Toll Free: (877) 907-7970 Phone: (717) 285- 7121 Fax: (717) 285-2658 Website: www.csgonline.org





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBAs)

Adams, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Huntington, Juanita, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Snyder, Schuylkill, Union and York


Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

National Headquarters: 444 Devereux Drive Villanova, PA 19085 Phone: 1-800-345-1292 Website: www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autism Please access the website or call to find specific

Services We offer services throughout the lifespan including initial assessments, residential treatment, community based group homes, approved private schools, therapeutic foster care, wraparound services, respite, school and family consultation and training, transition services for young adults, and adult day programs. Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound. Please refer to the website for additional services offered.

Berks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Pike

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Autism and IDD waivers Private Pay

http://www.comprehensivewraparound.com/

http://www.csgonline.org/

http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autism

http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autism



information for a location in PA near you.





Family Behavioral Resources

General Contact Information: 4900 Perry Highway Building 2, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Phone: (724) 850-8118 Fax: (724) 850-9500 Website: www.familybehavioralresources.com Locations in Aliquippa, Altoona, Bedford, Butler, Chambersburg, Dravosburg, Edensburg, Greensburg, Hermitage, Indiana, Johnstown, Kittanning, Lancaster, Latrobe, Lock Haven, McConnellsburg, Monroeville, New Kensington, North Huntingdon, Pittsburgh, Somerset, State College, Uniontown and Washington

Services Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound. Please refer to the website for additional services offered.




Staff Qualifications (including but not limited to) Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lycoming, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland and York

BCBS, Optum, DPW, Cigna, Aetna, UPMC, MHN, MHNet Medicare, Gateway Medicare Assured MCOs- VBH, CCBHO, Perform Care *Not all practitioners within FBR are credentialed with all companies listed above. More information can be obtained by contacting FBR on the credentialed staff available in your area.

Glade Run Lutheran Services

Main office: P.O. Box 70 Beaver Road Zelienople, PA 16063 Website: www.gladerun.org Please access the website to find specific information for a location near you. Locations in Beaver Falls, Butler and Pittsburgh.






Allegheny, Beaver and Butler Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems (a member of Chimes Family of Services)

Corporate Headquarters: 467 Creamery Way Exton, PA 19341 Phone: (610) 363-1488 Toll Free: (800) 258-8860 Website: www.chimes.org/homcomb Locations in Wyomissing, Exton, Kennett Square, Phoenixville, Media, Upper Darby, Allentown, Pottstown and Easton.






Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton

Medical Assistance (MA) required for BHRS Please connect with the specific office/location for additional information regarding payment options.

http://www.familybehavioralresources.com/

http://www.gladerun.org/

http://www.chimes.org/homcomb



Keystone Human Services 124 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: (717) 232-7509 Toll Free: (888) 377-6504 Fax: (717) 232-4597 Website: www.keystonehumanservices.org






Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster Keystone is qualified to provide Autism Waiver services to 24 counties. Call Keystone for more information.


Kids Peace Corporate Headquarters: 4085 Independence Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078 Phone: 1-800-257-3223 Website: www.kidspeace.org Locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, Danville, Honesdale, Orefield, Scranton, Tobyhanna and Williamsport






Lackawanna, Lehigh, Lycoming, Monroe and Montour Able to provide services to any county, as they have contracts with CBH, PerformCare, Magellan, Value Options, and CCBH (inpatient)

Medicaid (MA) Private/Commercial Insurance Private/Self-Pay For specific information regarding payment options (Admission Information, FAQs and Insurance Information), please visit the website

Laurel Life Services 7564 Browns Mill Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 Phone: (717) 375-4834 Fax: (717) 375-4067 Website: www.laurellife.com Laurel Life- Counseling and Psychiatry 426 Phoenix Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: (717) 261-9832 Laurel Life Services- BHRS Phone: (717) 375-1517- Franklin Co. (717) 582-9922 Cumberland & Perry Co.

Services Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Blended Education Support and Transition (BEST), and Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound. Please refer to the website for additional services offered.





Adams (no TSS),, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Perry and York (no TSS)

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Aetna. Cigna, Optum Behavior Health/United Behavior Health, ValueOptions, Highmark Capital Private/Self-Pay School/County Contract

http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/

http://www.kidspeace.org/

http://www.laurellife.com/



Maternal Child Consortium (MCC) Warwick Family Services

800 Clarmont Ave. Suite B Bensalem, PA 19020 http://warwickfamilyservices.com/ Contact: Sara Romasco [email protected]

Services Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound. DTT, NET, Verbal Behavior, and individualized programming




Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Licensed Behavior Specialist Consultants

Bucks and Philadelphia (inquire about Chester, Delaware and Montgomery)

Medical Assistance (MA) -- including Philadelphia Private Insurance (Independent Blue Cross and Aetna)

Merakey (formerly NHS)

Corporate Headquarters: 620 East Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Phone: 1-888-647-0020 Website: www.merakey.org Email: [email protected] Please access the website to find specific information for a location near you. Merakey has locations in 50+ cities throughout Pennsylvania.






Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Cambria Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Forrest, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Venango, Washington, Wayne, Westmorland and York

Accepted payment methods include Medical Assistance (MA). Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options. Commercial pay

PA Counseling Services, Inc.

Main Business Office: 200 North 7th Street Lebanon, PA 17046 Phone: (717) 272-1653 Website: www.pacounseling.com Locations in Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Petersburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mechanicsburg, Reading and York






Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: For a complete list of accepted insurance provider, please visit the website or call the clinic nearest you. Private/Self-Pay

http://warwickfamilyservices.com/


http://www.merakey.org/


http://www.pacounseling.com/



Paragon Behavioral Health Services, LLC

510 North Park Road, Suite 2 Wyomissing, PA 19610 Phone: (484) 516-2330 Fax: (484) 516-2333 Website: www.paragonbhs.com

Services Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DDT), Natural Environment Training (NET)

Home/Community Based (Y/N) N

School Based (Y/N) Y



Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Licensed Behavioral Specialists

Berks and Lancaster Commercial Pay Medical Assistance (MA) - CBH Private Pay

Pathways Community Services

4 Landmark Center East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Phone: (570) 424-6221 Fax: (570) 424-6171 Website: http://pathwaysofpa.com/ Pottsville, PA Phone: (570)-622-6417 Director of BCBA Programming Casey Rae Kuhn, MS, BCBA, LBS Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Children’s Behavioral Health Pathways Community Services Locations in Pottsville and Milford

Services Verbal Behavior, NET, PRT, determination of client needs, and response to intervention guides programming. Pathways is a teaching employer and provides supervision to those pursuing certification as a BCBA. All licensed BSCs working with clients diagnosed with ASD are provided supervision by a BCBA to ensure proper implementation of ABA programming. Bachelor's level staff receive yearly training in ABA principles.




Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Licensed Behavior Specialists (LBSs)

Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Schuylkill

See website

Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.

Location coming soon Phone: (215) 297-6159 Website: www.patternsbehavior.com Contact: Kristi Julian

Services Verbal Behavior, DTT, NET, and PRT





Delaware and Philadelphia Medicaid (MA) Private Insurance Private Pay

http://www.paragonbhs.com/

http://pathwaysofpa.com/

http://www.patternsbehavior.com/



Philhaven Main Location: 283 South Butler Road P.O. Box 550 Mount Gretna, PA 17064 Toll Free: (800) 932-0359 Phone: (717) 273-8871 Website: www.philhaven.org Email: [email protected] Locations in East Petersburg, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mt. Gretna and York






Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Southwestern Human Services

110 Fort Couch Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 831-8211 Website: www.shs-pgh.org Lisa Burke- Clinical Administrator (MS) Email: [email protected]





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs)

Allegheny and Washington Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Aetna, and UBH) Private/Self-Pay

TrueNorth Wellness Services

Toll-Free Number: (866) 325-0339 Website: www.truenorthwellness.org Locations in Gettysburg, Hanover, Harrisburg, McConnellsburg, Shrewsbury and York.






Adams, Dauphin, Fulton and York Private Insurance Managed Behavioral Health Care Networks

TW Ponessa and Associates Counseling Services, Inc.

Corporate Office 410 N. Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603 Phone: (717) 560-7917 Toll Free: 1-877-228-9177 Fax: (717) 560-6452 Website: www.twponessa.com To schedule your first appointment, please contact the intact screener at 1-800 437-5404 Locations in Exton, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York






Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster Lebanon and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance

http://www.philhaven.org/


http://www.shs-pgh.org/


http://www.truenorthwellness.org/

http://www.twponessa.com/


TABLE #2: PRIVATE PROVIDERS


ABA Beginnings, LLC 8 S. Stoner Road Shiremanstown, PA 17011 Phone: (717) 799-9117 Director: Pam Keene, BCBA Email: [email protected]

Services Consultation (ABA, IEPs, research based strategies within the field of autism), Training Services to Service Providers, and In-Home Program Set-Up and Management






Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York


ABA Connections of PA, LLC

221 Belmont Avenue Oreland, PA 19075 Phone: (610) 420-8811 Website: www.abaconnectionspa.com Email: [email protected]

Services Individualized treatment and behavior plans, parent training and support, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)






Montgomery and Philadelphia

ABA Support Services, LCC

Trolley Station Mall, Suite 22A 224 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18120 Phone: (610) 365-8373 Fax: (610) 365-2522 Website: www.abasupportservices.com Email: [email protected] President: Amy Gable Email: [email protected]

Services Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), initial/ongoing assessment of behavior problems and behavior skill development, development of behavior analytic strategies and procedures, instruction/consultation to caregivers and patient’s support system, observation of patient and caregivers/ support system, ABLLS and VB-MAPP Assessments, and social skills assessments Social Skills Groups: Collaboration with Autism Society of Berks County. Available at no cost; requires year-long commitment. Open to participants with autism who are high functioning, verbal, and residents of Berks County.

Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: United Behavior Health, Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MH Net, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, and United Healthcare Private/self-pay School Contracts


http://www.abaconnectionspa.com/


http://www.abasupportservices.com/










ABA Therapy Solutions 155 Hickory View Drive New Castle, PA 16102 Phone: 1-800-400-3455 Website: http://abatherapyforkids.com/ Co-Owners: Ashley Overton - Chief Clinical Officer Email: [email protected] Ryan Pastore - President Email: [email protected]

Services Individualized programming and development, Verbal Behavior therapy, assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS), behavior intervention plans, social skills training, functional communication training, professional development training, school consulting, IEP development and support, and BCBA/BCaBA/RBT supervision






Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Private Insurance: Aetna and Highmark Private/Self-Pay

ABA2Day Behavior Services

ABA2Day Behavior Services West: 3744 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073

ABA2Day Behavior Services 606 East Baltimore Pike, 2nd floor Media, PA 19063 Phone: (610) 864-7376 Fax: (877) 599-3340 Website: www.myaba2day.com Email: [email protected]

Services Individual and group services, FBA’s, assessments, school shadowing/therapy, consulting and video self modeling. Specific ABA Services: behavior, intensive teaching, Verbal Behavior, teaching/education, school readiness, intensive preschool/kindergarten/readiness ABA, life skills, potty training, language acquisition/ communication skills, play skills, social skills, academics, arts and crafts, ,music and dance, and gross motor/fine motor skills, ESY/camp programs, assistance with doctor’s appointments, and social skills groups





Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA) - Delaware, Montgomery Counties Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, EHP Significa, Intergroup Corporation, MHN Coventry, Highmark, Significa, TRICARE MHN Heath NET (serving military families), AmeriHealth, Keystone Health, Penn Behavioral Health (University and Hospital). United Healthcare, Optum, Highmark BCBS of Delaware, Anthem Private Pay Funding through Early Intervention (Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

http://abatherapyforkids.com/



http://www.myaba2day.com/





counties) Funding through Elwyn (3-5) Philadelphia

Achieving True Self

8865 Norwin Avenue Suite 27, #123 North Huntingdon PA 15642 Website: www.achievingtrueself.com Phone: (866) 287-2036 Fax: (888) 244-1718

Services Comprehensive initial assessment and plan development, individual adaptive behavior treatment, family support/ training/guidance, and social skills groups.






Westmorland Medical assistance (MA)- (Value Behavioral Health) Private insurance: Highmark, Aetna, Cigna and Tricare. Please contact provider regarding other payment and insurance information

Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services, LLC

3000 McKnight East Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 295-6734 Fax: (412) 837-1290 Website: www.abaservicespgh.com Laura Cwynar (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, LBA) Email: [email protected]

Services We focus on serving and improving the lives of children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Our ultimate goal is to work with families and children while facilitating teamwork and collaboration between those that support them. We want to provide the best quality services to our families and children so that they may have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. ABA programming includes verbal behavior, discrete trial training, natural environment training (NET), and pivotal response training. The new ABA Services PGH Place offers 1:1 ABA therapy sessions, social skills groups, parent and community training and BCBA Supervision.






Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington

Private Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Tricare/ Managed Health, Network, and Aetna

Private/Self-Pay

http://www.achievingtrueself.com/

http://www.abaservicespgh.com/




Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. (ACRP)

Corporate Office 131 Market Street Johnstown, PA 15901 Phone: (814) 535-2277 Website: www.acrpkids.org Locations in Altoona, Bedford, Ebensburg, Johnstown and Somerset.

Services Autism Spectrum Disorder services, Applied Behavior Analysis, after school therapeutic program, summer treatment program, Summer Therapeutic Activities Program (STAP), blended case management, telepsychiatry, respite program, peer support program, and wellness recovery action planning, and education (alternative education- Johnstown and Center for Achievement Autism School),

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N)





Blair, Bedford, Cambria and Somerset Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Applied Behavioral Solutions, LLC

1874 Catasaqua Road #440 Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: (610) 707-1487 P.O. Box 491 Reeders, PA 18352 Phone: (610) 707-1487

Website: www.appliedbehavioralsolutionsllc.com

Services BCBA/BCABA supervision and mentoring, clinical/ corporate consultations, planning/development/ implementation of individualized treatment plans using proprietary evidenced-based strategies and interventions, Discrete Trial and verbal behavior program development, ABA home program development. face-to-face video/telephone-e-mail conferences and consultations, IEP support, school/home/community consultations, development of Functional Behavior Analysis/Assessments (and other assessments), provider proprietary behavioral data collection/data tracking system, and individual/group/workshop sessions available on BACB (bacb.com) task list topics.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N)




Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)

Lehigh and Monroe Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

http://www.acrpkids.org/

http://www.appliedbehavioralsolutionsllc.com/



Autism & Behavioral Consulting, LLC

Website: http://www.autismbehavioralconsulting.com/ Kristin Kosmerl (BCBA-D, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Treatment and assessment using ABA and verbal behavior (VB) techniques, and social skills groups






Berks Private Insurance (see website) Private Pay

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources Services, Inc. (ADERS)

116 Main St. Suite 2 Montandon, PA 17850 Phone: (570) 490-3017 Website: www.adersinc.org Email: [email protected] Steve McAnnaney Email: [email protected] Locations in New Columbia and Montandon.

Services Diagnostic evaluations, Adult Autism Waiver services (behavior specialist, community inclusion and employment services), Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Intervention, and life coaching




Works with BHRS collaboratively? (Y/N) N


Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union

Providing service through Autism Waiver, Consolidated, and Person Family Centered Waivers. Contracting with insurance providers

Private/Self-Pay

Avonbrook Consulting 32 Kodi Circle Avondale, PA 19311 Phone: (215) 370-1987 Fax: (484) 720-8110 President: Katrina Mellott (MA, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services FBA evaluations, BIP development, initial evaluation and ongoing consultation, ABA/VB program development and ongoing progress monitoring, staff/team training in ABA/VB (including VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R), parent training, guided practice, IEP development and SDI recommendations, in-service/staff trainings, coordination of school and home programs, assessments and material development, social skills, toilet training, activities of daily living (ADLs), direct instruction and data collection.






Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia and parts of Lancaster

Private Insurance: Aetna, United/ Optum and TRICARE. Also willing to contract with other plans when requested by client

http://www.autismbehavioralconsulting.com/


http://www.adersinc.org/






Behavior Analyst Consultant: Claire Choutka

Claire Maher Choutka (M.Ed., BCBA) Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral consulting services to school districts, intermediate units, providers and families seeking training and/or dealing with behavioral challenges. Functional Behavioral Assessments and curriculum consultations provided. Experienced with transition age issues, adaptive behaviors, and collaboration with school staff.






Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton, Montgomery and Lancaster

Contracts with school districts and IUs Private/Self-Pay.

Behavior and Education Support Services

4462 Buck Hollow Rd Collegeville PA 19426, Phone: (215) 527-2124 Fax: (610) 831-9746 Website: www.behaviorandeducationsupportservices.com

Services Verbal Behavior is this provider’s specialty





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks and Montgomery Medical Assistance (MA): Magellan

Behavior By Design, LLC 1 Rathon Road York, PA 17403 Phone: (717) 885-5906 Fax: (717) 600-8179 Website: www.bxdonline.com Email: [email protected]

Services Consultation, Early Intervention, ABA (functional life skills/transition), high-risk cased, feeding, toileting, sleep issues, verbal behaviors, ABA in the classroom, behavior analytic principles and techniques, autism and other developmental disabilities, identification and treatment of target behaviors, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and hands-on workshops and trainings Training- SIB and aggression, Verbal Behavior, academics and challenging behaviors, increasing time on-task and task completion, social skills, mainstreaming and

Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York



http://www.behaviorandeducationsupportservices.com/

http://www.bxdonline.com/




inclusion, play skills, toileting and feeding, consultation and direct care, and functional life skills. Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

Behavior Interventions, Inc.

Administrative Offices 583 Shoemaker Road, Suite 230 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 681-2170 Fax: (484) 320-8307 Website: www.behaviorinterventions.org Email: [email protected] Jerome Bibelheimer- Chief Executive Officer (M.S.Ed., BCBA) Christine Bibelheimer- Chief Clinical Officer (M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBS)

Services Autism services, social skills, toilet training, training/ workshop, Early Intervention, school-based services, assessment, feeding, and adult services






Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA) - Magellan, Community Cares Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, TriCare, Optum, Horizon

Behavior Therapy International

275 Cumberland Parkway #316 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone: (717) 775-3433 Fax: (717) 850-0189 Website: www.btigroup.info Email: [email protected] Owner: Paul Eschbach (MA, BCBA, LBS)

Services Functional Behavior Assessment, intensive Verbal Behavior programming, transition to regular education., inclusion, school staff training, direct ABA therapy services in home, school, clinic and community, Early Intervention, multi-disciplined approach, and high-risk/ high-profile problem behaviors Clinic based services are available in the Harrisburg area.






Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster. Lebanon, Perry and York

All major health plans accepted Private/Self-Pay Contract with school districts

http://www.behaviorinterventions.org/


http://www.btigroup.info/



Behavioral Pediatrics and ABA Therapy Associates

1152 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale PA, 19446 Phone: (267) 663-7141 Fax: (267) 663-7143 Email: [email protected] Executive Clinical and Administrative Director: Brenda Dougherty (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS)

Services Autism services (ABA therapy, life skills training, intensive teaching, educational evaluations, parent/caregiver training, consultation, organizational behavior management). Verbal Behavior (language acquisition/ communication skills, assistive technology, American Sign Language, vocal Verbal Behavior, VB-MAPP (milestone, barriers, and transition assessments, task analysis and skills tracking)), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), social thinking programs (Zones of Regulation, I Can Problem Solve (ICPS), Superflex, The PEERS Curriculum), transition to college/vocational programs (executive functioning skills, vocational assessments), clinical applications (functional analytic psychotherapy, self-management, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and organizational behavior management (Consultation)





Staff Qualifications: Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

Medical Assistance (MA) Commercial- Aetna, Independence Blue Cross, Cigna Behavioral Health, Highmark BC/BS, United Healthcare (Optum), Keystone, Tricare Private Pay Adult Autism Waiver Services Consolidated Waiver P/FDS Waiver *Will contract with new insurances for new clients

Bethea-Miller Behavioral Consulting

Phone: (609) 433-7012 Fax: (866) 513-7012 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bethea-millerbehavioralconsulting.org

Services: School and home consultation, assessment and evaluation, clinical supervision, parent and staff training, sibling groups, social skills training, BACB supervision, and RBT training





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks Private Insurance: Aetna, Value Options, Cigna Private Pay




http://www.bethea-millerbehavioralconsulting.org/




Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services

701 West Union Blvd, Suite 10 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 625-4404 Fax: (610) 625-4261 Website: www.bethlehempediatric.com

Services ABA services, behavior feeding approach, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social skills groups, and speech therapy






Lehigh and Northampton Private Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Highmark Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross, Anthem, and Horizon) and Cigna (Speech only). Private/Self-Pay

Beyond Behavior Consulting, LLC

193 Market Street Kingston PA 18704 Phone: (570) 846-0455 Fax: (888) 965-0581 Website: www.beyondbehaviorpa.com Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral consultation and direct support (ABA based treatment), treatment plan development and implementation, skills assessment, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)/Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), and parent/teacher training



Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) --



Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming Contact directly for additional counties served on an as needed basis

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Highmark/Blue Cross, Aetna, Tricare, Optum Behavioral Health Private Pay

Brett DiNovi & Associates 1000 Crawford Place #260 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Joe Carter (Executive Directory of Staffing) Phone: (302) 562-7472 Fax: (888) 212-0084 Website: https://brettdassociates.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBdinovi1

Services






Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA): PerformCare (CBHNP) Magellan (MBH), CBH Private pay Private Insurance PerformCare School District DHS

http://www.bethlehempediatric.com/

http://www.beyondbehaviorpa.com/

https://brettdassociates.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBdinovi1



Brimmer Behavioral Services, LLC

P.O. Box 671 Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868-671 Phone: (814) 853-7499 Fax: (844) 335-8551 Website: www.brimmeraba.com Regina (Gina) Brimmer (MS, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral consultation, treatment plan development and Implementation, one-on-one ABA teaching sessions, Natural Environment Teaching (NET), skills assessment, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and assistance/support with IEP development






Center, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin and Union

Some major insurance plans accepted and can do case-by- case contracts

Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County

101 Pocono Drive Milford, PA 18337 Phone: (570) 296-3992 Fax: (570) 296-4919 Website: www.cddkids.org Dana Wojciechowski, Family Service Specialist Phone: (570) 296-3992 x 226

Services CDD provides a variety of early learning educational, therapeutic, and behavioral support services to children from birth to kindergarten and their families. Services include infant-toddler and preschool programs






Pike Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (please contact CDD for specific information) Private/Self Pay

Clinical Counseling Pediatrics (A division of IIBD)

Hanover Square, Building E., Suite 100 80 Gravel Pike Red Hill, PA 18076 Phone: (267) 613-9354 Website: www.clinicalcounselingpediatrics.com Email: [email protected]

Services Autism- ABA clinical services Clinical- counseling pediatrics Clinical- counseling services for parents






Montgomery Private insurance (please contact Clinical Counseling Pediatrics for a complete list) Private Pay/Self Pay

http://www.brimmeraba.com/


http://www.cddkids.org/

http://www.clinicalcounselingpediatrics.com/




Connecting the Pieces, LLC

Phone: (484) 808-5680 Fax: (610) 680-3918 Website: www.connectingthepiecesllc.com Email: [email protected] Owner and Executive Director: Lisa Kowalski- (MA, BCBA)

Services Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior services (behavior and education therapies, Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support Plans, VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R, staff training, parent training, IEP goal development and SDI recommendations, toilet training, activities of daily living, communication training, play and social groups, feeding programs and support, and BCBA/BCaBA Supervision), education services (special education tutoring/instruction, direct instruction, and adapted lesson plans), and social skills





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs)

Wayne Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Continuum Behavioral Health

P.O. Box 503 Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: (484) 577-9928 Fax: (464) 585-1697 Website: www.autismspectrumalliance.com Contact: Suzanne Hughes, Clinical Director (M.S. Ed., BCBA) Email: [email protected]

Services Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland-II and VB-MAPP assessments, social skills assessments, behavioral reduction programming and treatment, comprehensive skill acquisition programming with an emphasis in Verbal Behavior, toilet training, food sensitivity assessment and intervention, parent and staff training, BCBA/BCaBA supervision, IEP development and advocacy, 1:1 home program instruction, contractual services to public and private schools, RBT training program, and collaboration with other professionals






Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Philadelphia, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill and York

Private Insurance: Tricare, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross PPO, Magellan Health Services, Keystone HMO, Personal Choice, EAP Comcast, EAP Exxon, EAP Lowes, Highmark BCBS

http://www.connectingthepiecesllc.com/


http://www.autismspectrumalliance.com/



EBS Children’s Therapy 200 Skiles Boulevard West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: (610) 455-4040 Fax: (855) 251-8777 Website: https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/ Contact: Chelsie Pessolano

Services Verbal Behavior, DTT, NET, PRT, Early Intervention, social skills groups, coping strategies, behavioral reduction programming, ABLLS-R, PEAK, parent training, Early Start Denver Model, and kindergarten readiness






Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Commercial Insurance Private Pay

EdBeCo 325 Sentury Parkway, Building 5 West Suite 200 Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: (215) 593-7601 Website: www.edbeco.com Executive Director: Maria Chepulis, Email: [email protected]

Services Parent services (early childhood and school aged), ABA services, tutoring services, preschool/school services (school consultation, 1-on-1 support, Functional Behavior Assessments, staff training, and workshops), and adult services





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs)

Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, and Independence Blue Cross Insurance Companies Private/Self-Pay Approved behavior provider under the Pennsylvania Adult Autism Waiver Contracts with several school districts in Montgomery County, as well as various early intervention agencies

Education Alternatives for ABA, LLC, A Partner of Early Autism Project

1001 West 9th St King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 831-1865 Fax: (877) 891-3208 Website: http://ed-alt.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Jamie Larson Email: [email protected]

Services Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Functional Analysis (FA), Positive Supports Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), ABA evaluations, Behavior Analyst (BCBA) consultation and program supervision for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs using the Verbal Behavior (VB) approach, ABA- trained 1:1 aides and PCA’s, CPI-trained staff upon request, parent and family training, intensive toilet training programs, behavior support to IEP teams and classroom teachers, IEP goal development, classroom-based consultation, professional development (in-services and workshops for school personnel), social skills programs and groups (using Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking approach), and

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery

Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/

http://www.edbeco.com/


http://ed-alt.com/





assist with the setup of ABA Verbal-Behavior (VB) classrooms for school districts





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Education Designers (Educational, Psychological, and Behavior Support Services and Divisions in PA region)

Education Designers Email: [email protected] Website: https://educationdesigners.org/ Dr. Kim Rehak and Associates (at Education Designers) Phone: (267) 834-5333 (5EdD)

Services Education Designers offer 28 different services including Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plan Development, school-wide positive behavior supports, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/Verbal Behavior (VB), and autism services. Please view the website for a complete list






All Private/ Self-Pay School District, Early Intervention Agency, or Intermediate Unit (IU)

Epic Developmental Services

Philadelphia and Trevose 4 Neshaminy Interplex Suite 202 Trevose, PA 19053 Phone: (215) 322-8860 Website: www.epicdevelopmentalservices.com

Services Primary services include autism, ABA education programs and Early Intervention. Behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and speech/language therapists can work in the home, community or school to deliver the programming. Consultation Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), teacher workshops, classroom management, data collection and goal development, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), inclusionary practices, IEP consultation, psychoeducational evaluations, Response to Intervention (RtI), staff development, targeted training, and Verbal Behavior training/VB-MAPP

Philadelphia and the 5 surrounding counties in Pennsylvania

Medical Assistance (MA) *Dr. Glassman Gettes Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay


https://educationdesigners.org/

http://www.epicdevelopmentalservices.com/








Exceptional Connections, Inc.

Phone: (267) 485-8589 Website: www.exceptionalconnectionsaba.com Michele Slowik- Co-Founder (MEd, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected] Laura Jastrzebski- Co-Founder (MEd, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral and educational consultative services utilizing the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to meet the individual needs of each child. ABA used in the following situations: to reduce inappropriate behavior, teach replacement (appropriate) behavior, toilet train, feeding issues, sleep issues, teach language, teach independence in home/daily living skills, teach social skills, and use desensitization techniques






Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Magellan Health Services), IBC, Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, and TRICARE

Exceptional Learning, LCC 1000 N Gravel Pike Office 100 Schwenksville PA 18074 Phone: 610-287-4000 Website: www.expectional-learning.com Email: [email protected]

Services Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior programming (ABA/VB), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), parent training, school consultation, social skills groups, feeding and toilet training, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), parent services/support, and workshops







Private Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross, TRICARE, Keystone, Cigna, and United. Will work with others based on client needs Medical Assistance (MA) Contracts with IUs and school districts

http://www.exceptionalconnectionsaba.com/



http://www.expectional-learning.com/




expandABILITIES

Website: www.expandabilities.com Services Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Natural Environment Teaching (NET)





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Licensed Behavior Specialists Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, and Lancaster Will consider Berks, Lebanon and York.

All major private insurances, private pay

Expressive Pathways, LLC 7540 Allentown Blvd., Unit 5 Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: (717) 649-6085 Website: www.expressivepathways.com Email: [email protected] Director: Ashleigh Shaffer (MMT, MT-BC, BCBA, LBS)

Services Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavior (VB), functional daily living skills, communication programs, behavior plans, VB-MAPP assessments, IEP review/consultations, Functional Analysis (FA), and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)






Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster Private Insurance: Aetna, Highmark, Cigna, Optum, Tricare Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Foundations for Growing, LLC

600 North Jackson Street, Suite 203A Media, PA 19063 Phone: (484) 444-2285 Website: www.foundationsforgrowing.com

Services Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): developmental assessments (VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), multi-disciplinary consultations, comprehensive behavior support plans, social skills groups, parent trainings, special topic workshops. Occupational therapy, physical therapy (by Baby Steps Therapy, LLC), speech and language therapy





Staff Qualifications (included but not limited to) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)


Private Insurance: Aetna, Cigna Behavioral Health, Humana/Choice Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network, Highmark, Keystone Health Private Pay

http://www.expandabilities.com/

http://www.expressivepathways.com/


http://www.foundationsforgrowing.com/



Galena Autism and Behavioral Services, LLC (GABS)

4877 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (267)-454-7357 Website: www.gabsautism.com

Services Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environmental (NET), Pivotal Response Training (PRT), PEAK Direct Instructions (DI), Social Skills Training, Toilet Training, Functional Assessments (FBA and FA).





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and all surrounding counties.

We’re in-network with most private insurance companies. Cash or credit accepted.

GAMUT Early Intervention Services

433 West Market Street West Chester, PA 19282 Phone: (267) 253-5366 Website: www.gamutearlyintervention.com Marycate McDonough- Director/Owner (M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected] Veronika Sweeny- Clinical Director (Ed.S., BCBA, LBS, NCSP)

Services Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), parent training, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), individual skill assessment/ scales, and individualized program development








Garner Behavior Services. LLC

PO Box 5082 South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 279-8090 Website: http://garnerbehaviorservicesllc.com/ Owner: Dana Garner PhD, BCBA-D, LBS, Autism Specialist) Email: [email protected]

Services Private consultation, school-based consultation, workshops & trainings, remote supervision for BCBA applicants, maintenance supervision for BCaBA, virtual consultation (for families/school who already have a program in place), ABA consultation services, and behavioral coaching






Lycoming and surrounding counties


http://www.gabsautism.com/

http://www.gamutearlyintervention.com/


http://garnerbehaviorservicesllc.com/




The Graham Academy

1 Institute Lane, Kingston PA 18704 Phone: (570) 283-0641 Fax: (570) 283-1643 Website: http://thegrahamacademy.com The Graham Academy is a private academic school licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

Services Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DDT), and Natural Environment Training (NET). The Graham Academy provides IEP driven educational services to students who have not been able to successfully attend school within their home school district.






Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe

Students who attend are district funded

The Gregory Center of Applied Behavior Analysis

22 East Street, Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640 Phone: (570) 335-0357 Email: [email protected] Owner: Jodi Gregory- BCBA, LBS

Services Home and center-based programming available. Provides quality ABA-based therapies to children with developmental and language delays





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Luzerne Medical Assistance (MA) Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Hopewood Consulting, LLC

6900 Hamilton Blvd. Unit 285 #313 Trexlertown, PA 18087 Phone: (814) 504-8224 Contact: Natalie Woodward Email: [email protected]

Services Verbal behavior programming, Discrete Trial Training, social skills, Natural Environment Training, independent living skills including toilet training, fluency training, direct instruction, VB-MAPP, ABLS-R, AFLS, Functional Behavior Assessments, Positive Behavior Support Plans, IEP/Evaluation/Re-evaluation review and recommendations, IEP goals and objectives development






Berks, Lehigh and Northampton Private Pay Willing to work with insurances

http://thegrahamacademy.com/





The International Institute For Behavioral Development (IIBD)

IIBD Service Center Hanover Square, Building E., Suite 100 80 Gravel Pike Red Hill, PA 18076 Phone: (267) 281-4423 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.theiibd.com/ Dr. Kim Rehak & Associates (at IIBD) Phone: (267) 281 IIBD (4423) Fax: (877) 872-8503 Email: [email protected]

Services The IIBD offers clinical-counseling services, assertiveness life coaching, and pediatric behavioral health care and therapy Its divisions/affiliates/affiliations offer autism-ABA clinical services, mental health services, behavioral health services, clinical research, and organizational consulting






All Private Insurance (please contact IIBD for a complete list) Private Pay/Self-Pay

Intervention Fundamentals

Pittsburgh, PA Phone: (412) 438-3268 Website: www.iftrain.com Email: [email protected]

Services Intervention Fundamentals provides high-intensity (typically 30-40 hours across 3-5 days) outcome-based in-home caregiver training. We target four specific skill areas (toileting, feeding, communication, & sleeping), focusing on a single goal at a time. Following the intensive in-home training, we provide ongoing remote support until the benchmark skills are mastered and the goal is achieved.




Staff Qualifications All services are provided by master’s level clinicians (LBSs & BCBAs) with a minimum of 5 years of supervised experience.

We are based in Pittsburgh, PA. Due to the intensive short-term nature of our in-home services, we can provide services throughout Pennsylvania. * *Additional daily program fees apply when service location is >1hr from Pittsburgh.

Commercial Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield Aetna Cigna We also have a financial assistance fund and offer flexible payment options to our private pay clients


http://www.theiibd.com/


http://www.iftrain.com/




Journey Center LLC 206 W High Street Bellefonte, PA 120 Byron Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Phone: (814) 317-5092 Fax: (814) 317-5295 Website: www.thejourneycenter.net Kimberly Bennett- Med., BCBA, LBS, LSLP Email: [email protected]

Services Assessments: VB MAPP, assessment of functional living skills, Functional Behavior Assessments, Discrete Trial Training, and social skills assessments Instruction: Discrete Trial Instruction, Natural Environmental Teaching, Positive Behavior Support Plans, vocal shaping program, assistive technology, social skills training in groups and community, and daily living skills Training: Ongoing parent support, training for church staff






Blair, Centre,, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: United Behavioral Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna

Keppley Behavioral Consulting Inc.

306 Monaco Lane Blandon PA 19510 Phone: (610) 392-6476

Services We provide ABA programs with a focus on the analysis of verbal behavior including mand training, intensive teaching of the verbal operants, and natural environment training including social skills development. We also utilize ABA techniques to increase academic skills when appropriate.





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) Bachelor Level Therapists providing ABA therapy

Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery

We are a private and school district funded agency. On occasion we have done single case agreements with a client’s insurance company.

http://www.thejourneycenter.net/




K.W. Behavioral Consulting, LLC

Newtown, PA Phone: (215) 704-9224 Fax: (866) 455-9086 Website: www.kwbehavioralconsulting.com Owner: Kaitlin Walczak (BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services For parents/families: ABA/VB programming, The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning- Revised (ABLLS-R), behavior change programs, parent and family/ sibling training, social skills training, community based instruction, IEP consultation, and pre-academic/ academic skills For educators: BCBA supervision, classroom management/behavior change programs for students, social skills training and programming for schools, administration and interpretation of various assessment procedures (ABLLS-R, FBAs, BIPs), IEP consultation, and training/workshops






Bucks Accepting most major insurance plans Contact K.W. Behavioral Consulting for more information

Kaleidascope, Inc. 4934 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509 Phone: (814) 824-4515 Fax: (814) 824-4533 Website: www.kas-erie.org

Services Kaleidascope is looking to grow their ABA office based therapy






Crawford and Erie Private Insurance

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention

Lovaas Institute East Headquarters: 423 White Horse Pike Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Phone: (856) 616-9442 Fax: (856) 310-5435 Website: www.lovas.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] Linda Wright- Clinical Director and Site Administrator (MA,CCC-SLP/L, BCBA)

Services Clinical based services Consultation based services





Montgomery and Philadelphia We can help guide you through the process of determining your son/daughter’s eligibility for ABA services under your health insurance plan. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist. Medical Assistance (MA)

http://www.kwbehavioralconsulting.com/


http://www.kas-erie.org/

http://www.lovas.com/





Email: [email protected] Matt Sands- Director of East Coast Operations/ CFO/Intake Email: [email protected]


Main Line Behavior Services

Phone: (215) 995-1850 Website: www.mainlinebehaviorservices.com Email: [email protected]

Services Main Line Behavior Services provides comprehensive evaluations, parent training, and in-home ABA therapy. Direct ABA therapy may be provided by a BCBA upon request. Our model involves building meaningful, trusting relationships as a foundation for teaching. We value creative thinking and develop “outside-of-the-box” strategies to fit each child’s individual learning style. In collaboration with families and other service providers, we aim to provide practical strategies that can be implemented in the real world.







In-Network with Humana/ ChoiceCare, Cigna, Aetna, Managed Health Network, and Beacon Health Options

Milagre Kids School, Inc. North Campus: 1000 Forty Foot Rd Landsdale, PA 19946 Phone: (2679-934-3953 Mailing/Business Address: 20 Rorer Avenue Hatboro, PA Website: www.milagrekids.org

Services Verbal Behavior





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysists (BCBAs) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Tuition



http://www.mainlinebehaviorservices.com/


http://www.milagrekids.org/



Pennsylvania Autism Action Center (PAAC)

2071 Route 2019 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Phone: (570) 992-6720 Email: [email protected] Owner/President: Michelle Meaney-DeMarsh- M.Ed.

Services Social skills groups and social outings. ABA services such as Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), direct Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) services with BCBA oversight, with a focus on Verbal Behavior. Occupational therapy and speech therapy through Sugar Plum Speech. Training offered in the following areas: family training, professional training, first responder training, and PAAC approved small business training and consultation. PAAC’s goal is to be the hub for autism needs in the area.






Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton Pike and surrounding areas

Private Insurance: Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Emblem, Geisinger, Harvard Pilgrim, Magellan, MagnaCare, MHN, UMR, United Sliding scale rates available for social skills groups and ABA hybrid social groups as well as through Sugar Plum Speech

Piece of Our Puzzle 81 Big Oak Rd, Suite 110 Morrisville, PA 19067 Phone: (484) 569-0377 Website: http://www.pieceofourpuzzle.com Erin Farrell Email: [email protected]

Services Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial Training, and Michelle Garcia goal programs such as Superflex are available. **No current social skills groups, but if parents express interest, able to accommodate groups.






Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross

Potential Inc. 170 Pheasant Run, Suite 100 Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: (215) 579-0670 (888) AUTISM-0 Fax: (215) 579-6960

Website: www.potentialinc.org

www.springtimeschool.org

Services Child services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior, Functional Behavior Assessment, behavior plan, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social skills, and toilet training Adult Services: community inclusion, behavior support, job assessment/finding, respite, supported employment, and applying for Autism Waiver program

Bucks and surrounding counties Please contact this provider for specific information regarding counties serviced.

Medical Assistance (MA) now accepted in Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross (all Blue Cross Blue Shield partners), Keystone Health Plan East, United Behavior Health, Cigna and more… ask for details...


http://www.pieceofourpuzzle.com/


http://www.potentialinc.org/

http://www.springtimeschool.org/



Founder, President, CEO: Kristine Quinby- Med, BCBA, LBS Email: [email protected]

Parent services/support and workshops





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs)

Private/Self-Pay

Quality Behavior Consulting (QBC), LLC

140 Rhaubert Circle State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 777-3003 Website: www.qualitybc.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] Owner: Jonathan Redding- BCBA

Services Autism, FBAs, behavior plans, BCBA/BCaBA supervision and credentialing, continuing education credits for BCBA/BCaBA, Early Intervention, IEP meeting facilitation, friendship skills, bullying programs, Precision Teaching, Natural Environment Training, Verbal Behavior training, Pivotal Response Training, ,military families-deployment cycle, organizational behavior management, parent/staff training and development, RBT training, and ABA Training APP available on iPad® (learn some ABA now!)






Centre and surrounding counties May travel for assessments as well as consults (anywhere in PA and in VA) Can also conduct consultation over secured video programs

Private Pay, Tricare (Prime and Standard)

Quinn Developmental Services

P.O. Box 765 Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: (215) 654-7577 Website: www.quinndevelopmentalservices.com Email: [email protected] Assistant Executive Director: Eileen Coudreaut Quinn- MS, BCBA

Services Individualized case consulting, educational setting support, group activity workshops, courses/in-services, and specialty programs







Funding for services comes from 3rd party organizations/schools or direct-pay from parents. We have payer relationships with School Districts and Intermediate Units, and private funders, all in the Philadelphia Suburbs (primarily centered around Montgomery County). We have payer relationships directly with parents – providing some with the opportunity (and documentation) to pursue insurance reimbursement.


http://www.qualitybc.com/



http://www.quinndevelopmentalservices.com/




Smart Spot Educational Services, LLC

202 S. Third Street (Route 309) Suite 2 Coopersburg, PA 18036 Phone: (484) 935-1111 Website: www.smartspotlearning.com Email: [email protected] Director, Owner: Elizabeth Lang- M.Ed., BCBA Email: [email protected]

Services Toddler classes, elementary small group instruction grade 5-8, semi-private tutoring, parent/caregiver classes, and professional learning

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) N





Lehigh Private Pay

SMJ Behavior Consultant, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141 Phone: (484) 452-4172

Services Verbal behavior, NET, and Discrete Trial Training






Delaware and Montgomery

Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, US Family Health Plan, Devereux, and Geisinger Cash

So Love Autistic Center 433 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Phone: (610) 446-3680 (610) 466-3682 Website: www.solovecenter.org Email: [email protected]

Services Pivotal Response Training, Discrete Trial Training, and Natural Environment Training (NET)

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y

School Based (Y/N) N






Private Insurance Private Pay

http://www.smartspotlearning.com/



http://www.solovecenter.org/




Stepping Stones Therapeutics, LLC

1240 Madison Ave Prospect Park, PA 19076 Phone: (484) 904-2004 Website: www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com Email: [email protected] CEO: Lori Short- MS, LBS, BCBA

Services Direct Treatment, Initial/Ongoing Assessment/Evaluation of Behavior (i.e. Functional Behavior Assessments, VB MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland II), Program Development and Implementation (i.e. Verbal Behavior, Positive Behavior Support Plans, Social Skills Curriculum), Consultative Services (i.e. family, team, IEP), IEP Goal Development and Consultation, Data Analysis, Self-Help Skills Programs (i.e. toilet training), Progress Reporting






Delaware Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Magellan, Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, Highmark, Premier Blue Shield, Heath Partners, Employer Accounts Private Pay Local Education Agencies

Sunny Days, Inc. One North Belfield Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 Toll Free: (888) 571-3818 Website: www.sunnydays.com Autism Coordinator: Cindy O’Brien Phone: (610) 955-1211 Email: [email protected]

Services ABA and other autism services to include Functional Behavior Assessments and plan development and implementation. Plans are tailored to individual needs and circumstances and build upon client strengths.






Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Delaware (state)

Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Sunrise Therapy 685 River Ave Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: (732) 987-3829 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sunrisetherapytt.com/ *Locations in Pennsylvania

Services Sunrise is an Early Childhood Intervention provider, offering coordinated therapies for children ages birth through 5 with developmental delays and disabilities. Sunrise provides a full range of services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special instruction and ABA.





Montgomery, Philadelphia and York Private Insurance (in-network and out-of-network benefits accepted)

http://www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com/


http://www.sunnydays.com/



http://www.sunrisetherapytt.com/




Swank Early Skills Development, LLC

1630 Manheim Pike, Suite 5A, Box 16 Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: (717) 945-6491 Fax: (717) 945-5268 Website: www.swankearlyskillsdevelopment.com Founder, Director: Cynthia Swank- BCBA, LBS, MEd

Services “Helping children reach developmental milestones through the science of ABA.” Providing direct intervention and consultation services via Early Intervention, behavioral health (health ins), and special education client funding streams. We specialize in skills development to help kids acquire the foundation skills on which to build a lifetime of learning and independence. Areas of specialty include communication, problem solving, participation, pre-academic/early academic, early social skills, and self-help skills. We serve children from 18 months to 16 years of age who may have Autism, Apraxia, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities (including physical), or any combination of these.”

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York

Private Insurance (TriCare, Highmark, Aetna, Magellan, Humana, Quest, & Cigna) Private/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

TB Children’s Services 10 Goble Court Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Phone: (267) 461-0537 Website: www.tbchildrensservices.com Email: [email protected]

Services Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial, and NET. We also provide other services to assist families.





Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Private Insurance Cash, Credit, and Private Insurance

http://www.swankearlyskillsdevelopment.com/

http://www.tbchildrensservices.com/




Traina Behavioral Consulting, LLC

609 Corporate Drive West Langhorne, PA 19047

Phone: (215) 346-6822 Fax (267) 392-5340 Website: www.trainabehavioral.com Email: [email protected] Allison Traina, (M.S., BCBA, LBS)

Services Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), communication and Verbal Behavior based programs, daily living skills, social skills training, potty training, feeding program, respite care services, Early Intervention and early learning, fine and gross motor based therapy, sibling inclusion, behavior treatment plans, Functional Analysis (FA), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R/HELP Strands/E-LAP Assessments, IEP and IFSP consultations, and individualized parent and family trainings






Bucks and Philadelphia All Private Insurance accepted

Behavior Health, Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, MH Net, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, and United Healthcare

Verbal Beginnings, LLC Samantha Weiss Client Relations Specialist Phone: (888) 344-5977 Fax: (888) 439-3040 Website: www.verbalbeginnings.com Email: [email protected]

Services Functional Behavior Assessments, Verbal Behavior, feeding, toileting training, self-help skills, behavior management, school consultation, IEP assistance, parent training, VB-MAPP, Discrete Trial Instruction, and Natural Environment Teaching






All of Pennsylvania (we have staff in many counties in PA and will recruit and train staff in areas that we currently do not have staff)

Private insurance: Highmark, United Healthcare, United Behavior Health, Cigna, Aetna, Capital Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and Golden Rule Self pay **if you don’t see your commercial insurance plan listed above and have an insurance policy that accepts ACT 62 benefits, please contact us and we will work with them to provide services under that benefit.

http://www.trainabehavioral.com/


http://www.verbalbeginnings.com/




Vision Behavioral Health Services

2960 Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19403 Phone: (610) 539-0280 Fax: (610) 539-0248 Website: www.vbhspa.com Email: [email protected]

Services We use evidence-based protocols in an eco-behavioral service delivery model. The core of the model rests on data based accountability, high ethical standards, generating high treatment integrity, solid clinical oversight, collaboration with families, working toward building resiliency in children with emotional and behavioral disorders. ABA programming includes Verbal Behavior (VB), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).






Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance -- Magellan Commercial, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Cigna Private/Self-Pay

Vista School 1021 Springboard Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: (717) 583-5102 Fax: (717) 566-7296 Website: www.thevistaschool.org Email: [email protected]

Services Direct services (social skills intervention), consultative (classroom design & consultation, training & support, data collection & analysis, behavior plans & intervention, and IEP process), in-service training, and adult services (employment, community integration center, behavior support, and residential)






Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Lancaster and Perry

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance

http://www.vbhspa.com/


http://www.thevistaschool.org/



TABLE #3: SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS

AGENCY/COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION GROUP DETAILS COUNTIES ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS (MA, PRIVATE INSURANCE, PRIVATE/SELF PAY, ETC…)

ABA2Day Behavior Services

ABA2Day Behavior Services West 3744 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073

ABA2Day Behavior Services 606 East Baltimore Pike, 2nd floor Media, PA 19063 Phone: (610) 864-7376 Fax: (877) 599-3340 Website: www.myaba2day.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Alonna Marcus

Group Information BCBA, LBS, and ABA therapists create individualized social skills plans based on the needs of children in the group. Groups are comprised of individuals between 18 months and 12 years (split by age/level). Six different groups are conducted on Saturdays 9a-12p, with numerous other groups offered during the week. Saturday programming requires clients also be enrolled in regular 1:1 ABA programming during the weekday. Social Skills Camps Half day (9-12) Full day (9-3) Extended day (8-5)


Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private Pay School funding Please contact an ABA2Day representative to discuss payment options.

ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training)

Email: [email protected] Phone: (717) 531-0003 x284923

Group Information This research study, funded by the Bureau of Autism Services, PA Department of Human Services, is 12-week program for teenagers (13-17) with Asperger’s Syndrome or high-functioning autism to learn about and practice social skills. Groups meet once weekly for a 90-minute group session followed by a 90-minute photography class Groups are also available for Adult Social Skills.

Allegheny, Derry, Lackawanna and Philadelphia

Autism & Behavioral Consulting, LLC

Website: www.autismbehavioralconsulting.com/ Contact: Kristin Kosmerl (BCBA-D, LBS) [email protected]

Group Information Sessions run for 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings grouped according to ages (6-9, 10-12, 13-18) Sessions are run through the Autism Society of Berks County, which require a diagnosis of autism and living/schooling within Berks County

Berks

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources Services, Inc. (ADERS)

116 Main St. Suite 2 Montandon, PA 17850 Phone: (570) 523-6787 Website: www.adersinc.org Steve McAnnaney Email: [email protected] Locations in New Columbia and Montandon.

Group Information **PILOT GROUP requesting feedback** Seeking 3rd-6th grade students looking to improve social skills in an 8-week group on Monday evenings from September 18-November 6. RSVP by September 1st via email ([email protected]) or phone (570-523-6787)

Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union

http://www.myaba2day.com/



http://www.autismbehavioralconsulting.com/








Behavior Interventions, Inc.

Administrative Offices 583 Shoemaker Road, Suite 230 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 681-2170 Fax: (484) 320-8307 Website: www.behaviorinterventions.org Email: [email protected] (new families, referrals, and insurance/funding questions) Jerome Bibelheimer- Chief Executive Officer (M.S.Ed. BCBA) Christine Bibelheimer- Chief Clinical Officer (M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBS) *Some groups also available at Willow Grove, PA, New Jersey and Delaware sites

Group Information Groups are comprised primarily of ASD by age and skill level, and are run by BCBAs and RBTs to meet the needs of clients. Curriculum based on Social Skills Checklist by Kelly McKinnon and Janis Krempa. Activities are organized around a central theme each month, including developing friendships, play skills, problem solving strategies, following directions, and conversational skills. Within these themes, individual goals are developed and targeted for each child according to their skill level (i.e. Requesting to have needs met, responding to peers, sustaining play, waiting in line, etc.) Social Skills Camps 2 week program planned and supervised by BCBA, run by RBTs. Takes place in June, August (9a-1p)

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private health insurance

Bethea-Miller Behavioral Consulting

Phone: (609) 433-7012 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bethea-millerbehavioralconsulting.org

Group Information Groups are run weekly. Group compositions include Autism, Developmental Disability, and neurotypical. Age groups are 6-9 years old, 10-12 years old; 13-15 years old; and 16-18 years old. Curriculums/programming includes PEERS, Skillstreaming and SuperFlex.

Bucks Private Insurance: Aetna, Value Options, Cigna Private Pay

Brett DiNovi & Associates

1000 Crawford Place #260 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Joe Carter (Executive Directory of Staffing) Phone: (302) 562-7472 Fax: (888) 212-0084 Website: https://brettdassociates.com/

Group information Groups run daily to monthly and are led by BCBAs, BCaBAs, and clinical coordinators. Age ranges from 3 years old-adult with diagnoses of I/DD, ADHD, ASD, ES, Asperger’s and neurotypical disorders.


PerformCare Private Pay Private Insurance School District

Center for ADHD 26 Summit Grove Avenue, Suite 204 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Phone: (484) 278-1088 Website: www.centeradhd.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Ryan Wexelblatt, LSW – Director

Group Information Programs for boys of various ages with ADHD, social anxiety, and learning differences are available. Many are based on the Social Thinking methodology, which works to build fundamental skills to function socially, such as perspective-taking, reading nonverbal cues and learning how to be cognitively flexible. *Social skills programming for girls is planned to begin in the fall of 2017

Delaware and Montgomery Self-pay

http://www.behaviorinterventions.org/




https://brettdassociates.com/

http://www.centeradhd.com/




The Center for Autism 3905 Ford Road, Suite 6 Philadelphia, PA 19131 Phone: (215) 878-3400 Website: www.thecenterforautism.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are run in the evening and consist of school-age children.

Philadelphia Some Private Insurance

Community Counseling Center

2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148 Phone: (724) 981-7141 Fax: (724) 981-7148 Website: www.cccmer.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Meets once weekly to work on bullying and fitting in. Group consists of 10-16 year olds with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, and ODD. An LPC conducts this group and determines the programming based on the group.

Mercer Private Insurance -- if covered under Act 62

Connecting the Pieces, LLC

Phone: (484) 808-5680 Fax: (610) 680-3918 Website: www.connectingthepiecesllc.com Email: [email protected] Owner and Executive Director: Lisa Kowalski- (MA, BCBA)

Group Information Students are placed in groups based on age and abilities. Groups consist of a maximum of 8 students, 1 group leader, 1 assistant and individual support for students when needed. Groups run for 6-8 weeks, utilizing ABA/VB programming to help establish initial motivation to join with peers and build motivation

Wayne Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

EBS Children’s Therapy 200 Skiles Boulevard West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: (610) 455-4040 Fax: (855) 251-8777 Website: https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/ Contact: Chelsie Pessolano

Group Information Weekly groups (ages 3-5, 8-12) utilize the social thinking programming and are open to any child needing social skill help. Led by a licensed psychologist and BCBA. Other groups to work on executive functioning and sibling support are offered.


Private Pay

Education Alternatives for ABA, LLC, A Partner of Early Autism Project

1001 West 9th St King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 831-1865 Fax: (877) 891-3208 Website: http://ed-alt.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Jamie Larson Email: [email protected]

Group Information Structured play groups (ages 2-3) and social skills groups (ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, and teens), grouped by skill level and targeted social behaviors, meet 1 time per week September through June. Groups are conducted by BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs. Social Skills Camps Mini Camps (3 days) in December and April Weekly Summer Camps (90 minutes/day) offered June-August

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery

Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay Flexible Spending Accounts

http://www.thecenterforautism.org/


http://www.cccmer.org/


http://www.connectingthepiecesllc.com/


https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/

http://ed-alt.com/





Evolve Coaching 711 South 21st St #218 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone: (412) 345-1170 Email: [email protected] Website: www.evolve-coaching.org

Group Information College social group meets weekly on the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) campus for students attending CMU, Pitt, Carlow or any other college in the area. This is an opportunity to meet other college students who are interested in improving their social interactions with others with a special focus on the campus environment. Young adult groups are also available! Both groups allow for the opportunity to learn and practice in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment with a customized curriculum of activities and discussion led by professional staff.

Allegheny

Foundations for Growing, LLC

600 North Jackson Street, Suite 203A Media, PA 19063 Phone: (484) 444-2285 Website: www.foundationsforgrowing.com

Group Information Social skills groups are run under the collaborative direction of our Behavior team, Speech and Language therapists, and Occupational Therapists. Careful emphasis is placed on the appropriate matching of children and the appropriate size of the group. Scheduling for each group is set by appointment during the week or on the weekends and the groups are run for 6 weeks in our clinic in Media, PA where the children, ages 3-13, have access to sensorimotor equipment and smaller rooms for more focused group activities.


Private Insurance: Aetna, Cigna Behavioral Health, Humana/Choice Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network, Highmark, Keystone Health Private pay

Galena Autism and Behavioral Services, LLC (GABS)

4877 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (267) 454-7357 Website: www.gabsautism.com For the GABS Social Skills Summer Camps, please call 215-353-0764 with any insurance questions or camp related questions.

Services GABS Social Skills Summer Camps are ABA based social skills camp headed by a Board Certified Behavior Technician and supervised by a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Skills will be taught each session through fun activities, discussions, crafts, modeling, and role-playing. There will also be typically developing peers at various sessions throughout the camp. Staff Qualifications Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Board Certified Behavior Technician

Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and all surrounding counties.

GABS is in-network with certain/ most private insurance companies. Unfortunately, Medical Assistance (MA) is not accepted at this time.

Cash or credit accepted.


http://www.evolve-coaching.org/

http://www.foundationsforgrowing.com/

http://www.gabsautism.com/



J. Cornack Therapy Group

620 Paxton Place, Suite 102 Lititz, PA 17543 https://www.jcornacktherapygroup.com/ For pricing and registration contact: [email protected] Phone: (717) 723-8520

Group Information This 10 week social skills group for motivated teens (grades 9-12) who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends will run September 20 through November 22. Teens will be taught the importance of social skills and be given the opportunity to practice these skills. This program is most appropriate for teens with ADHD, high functioning autism, depression, anxiety, and other social and behavioral disorders.

Lancaster Private pay

Journey Center LLC Phone: (814) 317-5092 Fax: (814) 317-5295 Website: www.thejourneycenter.net 206 W High Street Bellefonte, PA 120 Byron Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Contact: Kimberly Bennett (Med., BCBA, LBS, LSLP) Email: [email protected]

Group Information Bi-monthly groups for ages 8-10 with autism. Groups are run by BCBAs and RBTs, and utilize Skills Streaming, Eclipse Model. Parent direct involvement is limited, as groups are focused on peer relationships. Social skills group for ages 10-13 years in Centre County. Social skills groups daily for ages 5-13 at the Journey Center located in Altoona.

Blair, Centre, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin

Medical Assistance (MA) Private insurance Private Pay

Keystone Pediatric Therapies

Keystone Pediatric Therapies 3583 Scotland Road Scotland, PA 17254 Phone: (717) 709-7997 Fax: (717) 446-0707 Website: https://keystonehealth.org/keystonepediatrictherapies/our-programs/ Email: [email protected]

Group Information Social groups offered weekly, all year for children aged 5-20 living with autism and other related disorders. Groups are tailored to meet each child’s specific needs, with emphasis in social interaction, communication, awareness, initiation, comprehension, and adaptability, using NET and Social Thinking curriculum. Social groups are managed by occupational and speech therapists.

Franklin Medical Assistance (MA) Commercial Insurance

Kaleidoscope, Inc. 4934 Peach St. Erie, PA 16509 Website: www.kas-erie.org Phone: (814) 824-4515 Fax: (814) 824-4533

Group Information: Teen group meets weekly during school year Two child groups (K-4, 5-8) meet for 6 week sessions in fall and spring Weekly socialization activity group for independent adults with ASD, free of charge Groups are aimed toward verbal individuals with ASD, but without an intellectual disability. Groups include structured activities, instruction, topic discussion, and social activity in the community. Conducted by licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors.

Erie Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance

https://www.jcornacktherapygroup.com/


http://www.thejourneycenter.net/


https://keystonehealth.org/keystonepediatrictherapies/our-programs/

https://keystonehealth.org/keystonepediatrictherapies/our-programs/


http://www.kas-erie.org/



Leg Up Farm 4880 North Sherman Street Mount Wolf, PA 17347 Phone: (717) 266-9294 Fax: (717) 384-8071 Website: www.legupfarm.org Contact Gabby Spangler [email protected]

Group Information: A developmental playgroup led by occupational therapist Gabby Spangler for children ages 3 and 4. This group is an opportunity for preschool age children to interact with children of the same age, explore and play in a safe and exciting environment, practice the skills they’ll need to start preschool, and work on areas of special need. Development playgroups look like pure fun, but are designed by occupational therapists to challenge children to use their motor skills, learn new skills and play independently and with their peers. Mondays, 1/22-2/26, 10-11am

York

Mahler Autism Services Hershey, PA Kelly Mahler [email protected] www.mahlerautism.com

Group Information: Groups meet weekly between September and May, composed of school aged individuals diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum disorder, ADHD. A large portion of programming is centered around multidisciplinary Destination Friendship model, created by 2 BCBAs, an SLP, and an OT (owner). Various OT, SLP and BCBA professionals lead the group. *We have been providing social skill programming in the community for over 10 years. Currently our evening programming is on hold, but will resume in the near future. Contact us for current evening group offerings. Daytime groups are currently available for cyber/homeschool students.

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

Private pay

Northeast Regional Autism Center at Friendship House

1509 Maple Street Scranton, PA 18505 Phone: (570) 342-8305 ext. 2102 Fax: (570) 341-9679 Website: www.friendshiphousepa.org

Group Information Social respite groups consisting of individuals ages 5-13 with autism meet once per week scheduled as needs identified. Groups are led by a respite coordinator in coordination with program directors. *As of Fall 2017, no current group is running

Lackawanna Private Pay

Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.

Location coming soon! Phone: (215) 297-6159 Website: www.patternsbehavior.com Contact: Kristi Julian

Group Information We are a new agency that does not yet have scheduled social skills groups, but we are interested in developing weekly social skills groups and social outings.

Delaware and Philadelphia Insurance Private Pay

http://www.legupfarm.org/



http://www.mahlerautism.com/

http://www.friendshiphousepa.org/

http://www.patternsbehavior.com/



Quality Behavior Consulting (QBC), LLC

Jonathan Redding- Owner (BCBA) 140 Rhaubert Circle State College, PA 16801 Phone: (814) 777-3003 Website: www.qualitybc.com Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Group Information Groups target higher functioning teens with autism and are ABA based, including social skills component training (role plays), advanced verbal behavior, peer feedback systems, rolling conversation fluency, executive functions, as well as managing stress in high pressure social situations. The goal is to help individuals in build skills that will help them make friends and lead to satisfying relationships now and in adulthood.

Centre and surrounding counties

Private Pay Tricare (Prime and Standard)

Sayegh Pediatric Therapy Services

Website: http://www.sayeghpts.net/ 4150 Redbud Drive Whitehall, PA 18052

Group Information Structured groups for each age range (3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-13, 14+) are based upon the PEAK and ACT programs designed by Dr. Mark Dixon. In addition to learning how to interact with peers and handle life situations, fundamental skills will be trained and data will be collected to ensure the effectiveness of our program. Groups will run 10 weeks on, 2 weeks off, for the entirety of the year. *In partnership with ABA Support Services

Carbon, Lehigh , Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Wayne

Contact agency for more information

SMJ Behavior Consultant, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141 Phone: (484) 452-4172

Group Information An ABA Behavioral Based Social Skills Group intended for individuals with Autism, ADHD, and Development Delay

Delaware and Montgomery

Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, US Family Health Plan, Devereux, Geisinger Cash

So Love Autistic Center 433 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Phone: (610) 446-3680 (610) 466-3682 Website: www.solovecenter.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are run for 6 weeks with a 2-4 week break between sessions. Groups are composed of children with an autism diagnosis. Leaders have the following qualifications: BCBA, LSW, and M.Ed. in special education. Beginning in January 2018, we are offering project based learning social skill groups utilizing the Early Start Denver Model.


Private Pay -- Check, Cash, Credit Card

Social Enrichment Center

542 Wesley Road Springfield, PA 19064 Phone: (610) 853-2898 Fax: (610) 853-0837 Website: www.socialenrichmentcenter.com

Group Information Led by LPC, social worker and special educators, groups consist of a variety of compositions structured around age (2-21), ability and needs, which dictate the curriculum utilized. Groups meet weekly for 1+ hours (depending on group) year-round. ESY services are also available.


Private Pay School District Funding Insurance

http://www.qualitybc.com/



http://www.sayeghpts.net/

http://www.solovecenter.org/


http://www.socialenrichmentcenter.com/



Southwestern Human Services

110 Fort Couch Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 831-8211 Website: www.shs-pgh.org Lisa Burke- Clinical Administrator (MS) Email: [email protected]

Group Information Our social skills groups run for 8 week sessions out of our South Hills and our Lawrenceville office. We work with children 3 years to 18 years old. We also run yoga groups. We do not differentiate the groups based on diagnosis, just by age.

Allegheny and Washington Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Aetna, and UBH) Private/Self-Pay

Spectrum of Solutions Therapy Services

82 Buck Road, 3rd floor Holland, PA 18966 Phone: (267) 270-5527 Fax: (215) 494-9246 Website: www.sostherapyservices.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Interactive play groups (ages 3-10), Lego-based therapy groups (ages 5-16), teen social skills groups (ages 13-18), and social thinking based group (ages 6-12) are offered year-round on evenings and weekends during once-weekly 8-week sessions. During summer, 6- and 4-week sessions are offered. Children with significant communication delays, difficulty following directions, and behavioral challenges as well as children with advances communication skills are matched according to level of social-emotional development and chronological age. Many children participating in groups have a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD, but diagnosis is not required for enrollment. Groups, led by licensed professional counselors and licensed behavior specialists, follow DIR-based, Social Thinking (Superflex), Jed Baker’s Social Skills curriculum.

Bucks Cash or check for groups, may be reimbursable through HSA or FSA. Private self-pay

Stepping Stones and Stepping Stones Plus

Merakey Corporate Headquarters 620 East Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Phone: 1-888-647-0020 1-888-NHS-0020 Website: www.merakey.org Email: [email protected] Stepping Stones (9 sites) Stepping Stones Plus: (3 sites, serving Washington, Lehigh and Northampton County)

Group Information A therapeutically based social pragmatic group program for individuals ages 3 to 18 with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis. The program currently operates at a 3:1 (participant: staff) ratio which runs 52 weeks per year. Each participant can be authorized up to 15 hours per week. Targeted skills include but are not limited to joint attention, executive functioning, generalization, social communication, social interaction, and transfer of skills. The programs are supported by a clinical team of content experts including BCBA’s, LPCs, and LBSs. Stepping Stones Plus: The program currently utilizes a ‘flexing’ ratio to meet the individualized needs of each participant. The program runs 52 weeks per year. Each participant can be authorized up to 25 hours per week. Targeted skills include but are not limited to joint attention, executive functioning, generalization, social communication, social interaction, and transfer of skills. The programs are

Blair, Butler, Centre, Clearfield Cumberland, Dauphin, Jefferson, Juniata, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Northampton, Perry, Washington and Westmoreland

Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options. Commercial pay




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supported by a clinical team of content experts including BCBA’s, LPCs, and LBSs.

Stepping Stones Therapeutics, LLC

1240 Madison Ave Prospect Park, PA 19076 Phone: (484) 904-2004 Website: www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com Email: [email protected] CEO: Lori Short- MS, LBS, BCBA

Group Information Run by BCBAs and ABA therapists to improve eye contact, greetings, requesting, imitation, and more.

Delaware Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Magellan, Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, Highmark, Premier Blue Shield, Heath Partners, Employer Accounts Private Pay Local Education Agencies

TB Children’s Services 10 Goble Court Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Phone: (267) 461-0537 Website: www.tbchildrensservices.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Multiple groups for different ages and levels are run weekly throughout the entire year. Groups are led by licensed professionals using our uniquely created curriculum .

Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Private Insurance Cash, Credit

TherAbilities 4210 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: (717) 540-9218 Fax: (717) 545-3127 Website: www.therabilities.com

Group Information Friendship Group – to enhance the social awareness and interpersonal skills of children with developmental challenges with a schedule that includes developmentally appropriate play, cooperative and recreational activities, and facilitated discussions. Parent meetings explain our curriculum and help ensure carryover of skills to be practiced in home/community settings. Friendship club- a seven-week summer therapeutic program fostering the development of friendships and social skills in young adults (Age 16-25 years). Social Skills Camp Summer Day Camp – co-led by early childhood educator, occupational, physical, and speech therapists for children to socialize with peers while working intensively on their personal therapy goals

Dauphin Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

http://www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com/


http://www.tbchildrensservices.com/


http://www.therabilities.com/



Theraplay Inc. Administration Office: 1345 Enterprise Dr., Suite 100A West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (484) 787-2200 Fax: (484) 947-2708 Website: www.theraplayinc.com Email: [email protected] Locations in: West Chester, Quakertown, Newtown, Limerick, Landenberg, Horsham, East Norriton, Broomall, Bensalem

Group Information Social skills groups are designed to encourage each child to enhance his/her social competence. Children will be given opportunities to establish and practice appropriate social interactions and behavior in a caring and safe environment. Each session will include an emphasis on providing activities with opportunities to develop typical social skills and will be run by a physical or occupational therapist or a speech language pathologist. Each group requires at least 4 children to run.


Private pay Ask us if you have Keystone First as primary insurance

Unending Promise Community Evangelical Church 51 Green Valley Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: (484) 955-2747 Website: www.unendingpromise.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information A variety of groups are offered which support individuals living with autism at all ages and the people who love them. Healthy Relationships Academy utilizes four certified facilitators using the Healthy Relationships Curriculum developed by Wesley Spectrum, Pittsburgh. For other groups without structured social skills program, a certified special education teacher is present.

Berks Many activities are low or no cost Payment accepted as cash, check

Valley Family Therapeutics

Valley Family: Coopersburg 551 E. Station Avenue Coopersburg, PA 18036 Valley Family: Emmaus 431 Chestnut St Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: (484) 863-9220 Fax: (484) 353-5157 Website: www.valley-family.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Sessions last for 8-12 weeks and are offered in the spring, fall, winter, and summer. Meet on Wednesdays from 6-7pm. Groups are conducted by SLPs and BCBAs. Each program is individualized to the group. Foundational concepts are based on “social thinking.” Groups consist of children ages 6-10 with autism and ADHD. Social Skills Summer Camp – offered

Lehigh Contact practice for detailed information

http://www.theraplayinc.com/


http://www.unendingpromise.org/


http://www.valley-family.com/



Glossary of Acronyms

TERM DESCRIPTION

ABA ABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology involves the application of basic behavioral practices (positive reinforcement, repetition, prompting, etc.) to facilitate the development of language, positive skills, and social behavior as well as to help reduce everyday social problems and serious behavior disorders.

BACB BACB stands for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. BACB is an independent, nonprofit certification board started to establish standards for what constitutes being qualified to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in addition to setting ethical and legal codes to which all BCBAs are bound. Begun in the early 1990s, this credential has quickly swept international boundaries and is now becoming the standard by which insurance companies determine eligibility for payment as an ABA service provider.

BCaBA BCaBA stands for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. The BCaBA is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCaBA level may not practice independently, but must be supervised by someone certified at the BCBA/BCBA-D level. In addition, BCaBAs can supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.

BCBA BCBA stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The BCBA is a graduate-level certification in the field of behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. In addition, BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.

BCBA-D BCBA-D stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral. The BCBA-D is a designation for BCBAs with doctoral training in behavior analysis. It is not a separate credential and it does not grant any special privileges above or beyond the BCBA credential. Professionals who are credentialed at the BCBA-D level function in the same capacity as a BCBA (i.e., they are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services). BCBA-Ds supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who provide behavior-analytic interventions.

BHMCO (or MCO for short)

BHMCO (or MCO for short) stands for Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (or Managed Care Organization for short). A MCO is a health care provider or a group or organization of medical service providers who offers managed care health plans. It is a health organization that contracts with insurers or self-insured employers and finances and delivers health care using a specific provider network and specific services and products. By contracting with various types of MCOs to deliver Medicaid program health care services to their beneficiaries, states can reduce Medicaid program costs and better manage utilization of health services. Improvement in health plan performance, health care quality, and outcomes are key objectives of Medicaid managed care. There are 5 MCO’s within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specific names and contact numbers are provided in a table on the following pages.

BSC BSC stands for Behavior Specialist Consultant. The BSC is a lead clinician in provision of Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound, including initiating entry of the child or adolescent into services, and introduction of involved staff to the family. The BSC is responsible for collaboration and development of the treatment plan with the team, child/adolescent and child or adolescent’s family. This includes developing the goals, objectives, methods, persons responsible, target dates and identifying progress. The BSC is a master’s level position with certification in a human services field such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.… Please note, not all BSCs are BCBAs, but a BCBA can fulfill the role of a BSC. This is an important distinction to make. When securing ABA services for your child, the standard is for the lead clinician is a BCBA/BCBA-D.

LBS and BSL LBS stands for Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and BSL stands for Behavior Specialist License (BSL). A LBS or a professional with a BSL must have a Master’s Degree or higher or a Post-Master’s Certificate in Behavioral Analysis; Special Education; Speech Therapy; Psychology (School, Clinical, Counseling or Developmental); Professional Counseling; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; or Nursing (the "named fields”) or in a field related to a “named field.” This person must demonstrate 90 hours of evidenced based coursework/training, must have 1 year of experiencing developing and implementing functional behavior assessments, and must have completed 1000 hours of clinical experience with individuals with behavioral challenges or individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.

MT MT stands for Mobile Therapist. The MT is an independent contract position and a member of interdisciplinary clinical team in what is known as “wraparound” or Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS). The MT provides individual and family psychotherapy in the home environment, provides insight into family dynamics, provides assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the client to take a more positive role in the family, and provides clinical progress notes and development of psychotherapy treatment plans. The MT is a master’s level position with certification in a field such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, etc.… Please note, not all MTs are BCBAs, but a BCBAs can be a MT. This is an important distinction to make. When securing ABA services for your child, the standard is for the MT to be a BCBA.

RBT RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician. The RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The BCBA supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing.

TSS TSS stands for Therapeutic Support Staff. The TSS is trained and educated to provide therapy to people with autism or other emotional support needs. It is a position used within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A TSS meets with a child in a one-on-one situation, with family, in public or at school to provide therapy. Please note, not all TSSs are RBTs, but a RBT can be a TSS. This is an important distinction to make. When securing ABA services for your child, the standard is for the TSS to be a RBT.

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https://www.bacb.com/fourth-edition-task-list/

http://bacb.com/rbt-task-list/


WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS ENROLLED IN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS? If you are having a problem getting Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for your child that you have not been able to resolve with your Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization or the county, you may contact Jill Weaver at 717-409-3791 or [email protected]. In addition we offer free legal support for you and your child through Disability Rights of PA. Their website is https://disabilityrightspa.org/. You can contact Rachel Mann at [email protected]. Her team can help assist you free of charge as well. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA

NAME OF ORGANIZATION/WEB ADDRESS COUNTIES SERVED MEMBER SERVICES NUMBER

Community Behavioral Health Website: www.dbhid.org/cbh/

Philadelphia (888) 545-2600

Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Website: www.ccbh.com

Adams (866) 738-9849

Allegheny (800) 553-7499

Blair (855) 520-9715

Berks (866) 292-7886

Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Elk, Forest, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Potter Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Warren or Wayne

(866) 878-6046

Carbon, Monroe or Pike (866) 473-5862

Chester (866) 622-4228

Erie (855) 224-1777

Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna or Wyoming (866) 668-4606

Clinton or Lycoming (855) 520-9787

York (866) 542-0299

Magellan Behavioral Health Website: www.magellanhealth.com

Bucks (877) 769-9784

Delaware (888) 207-2911

Lehigh (866) 238-2311

Montgomery (877) 769-9782

Northampton (866) 780-2312

PerformCare Website: www.performcare.org

Capital Area: Cumberland-Perry, Dauphin, Lancaster or Lebanon (888) 722-8646

NorthCentral Area: Bedford-Somerset (866) 773-7891

NorthCentral Area: Franklin-Fulton (866) 773-7917


https://disabilityrightspa.org/


http://www.dbhid.org/cbh/

http://www.ccbh.com/

http://www.magellanhealth.com/

http://www.performcare.org/


Beacon Health Options (formerly Value Behavioral Health) Website: www.beaconhealthoptions.com

Armstrong (877) 688-5969

Beaver (877) 688-5970

Butler (877) 688-5971

Cambria (866) 404-4562

Crawford, Mercer or Venango (866) 404-4561

Fayette (877) 688-5972

Greene (877) 688-5973

Indiana (877) 688-5969

Lawrence (877) 688-5975

Washington (877) 688-5976

Westmoreland (877) 688-5977

http://www.beaconhealthoptions.com/

Documents

specific information. Additionally, you will find a 3rd ...abainpa.com/images/pdf/ABA Directory_July 2018_V2.pdf · Assessments (FBA) – PA Bureau of Autism Services, Greenspan/Miller