Our Approach to ABA
At Heartstrong, we take immense pride in offering services that are not only effective but also deeply personalized. All of our services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.
Our staff have extensive backgrounds in behavior analysis and are dedicated to applying evidence-based practices in order to design comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
Our approach is centered on highlighting your child’s strengths and empowering children by nurturing their abilities, skills, and potential.
We understand that every child is unique, and we approach each situation with empathy and understanding. We know that behavior change can be challenging, which is why we make it our mission to give your child the foundation to thrive. We aim to create an environment where progress is not just possible but sustainable.
How We Help?
After assessment, if determined to be clinically appropriate, 1:1 behavioral intervention can be utilized to provide support with a wide variety of needs. A BCBA will work with your child and your family to determine appropriate goals and implement them with your child. Services may provide support with communication skills, social skills, daily living skills, self-help skills and
implement behavioral strategies such as during tantrums.
Whether your child has just received a diagnosis for ASD or a related disorder. If determined to
be clinically appropriate a BCBA can work with you to create an assessment plan. A BCBA will utilize questionnaires, parent/caregiver collaboration, provider collaboration, record review, and direct observation of your child to determine the best course of action for your child and your family. Whether you decide to continue services with us in the future or receive and ABA assessment to another provider, we can help!
At Hearstrong, we believe that parent support is instrumental in the progress of each child. Whether you have questions about your child’s behavior and would like strategies for support, or you would like to learn how to lead your own child’s services with the guidance of a BCBA, we can help with that. A BCBA can meet with your family and collaborate with you on how best to support both you and your child. We can create caregiver goals specifically designed to get you where you need to be with your families progress.
Does your child attend a social skills group facilitated by another ABA provider? Heartstrong can
provide accompaniment to your child’s social skills group, and help with the implementation
goals provided by your ABA provider. A BCBA will collaborate with your second provider, and
help your child during social skills group to help foster appropriate peer and social relationships.
Additional Information
– Caregiver Training
– Caregiver Led Services
– Behavioral Assessment*
– Provider Collaboration
*We do NOT provide any diagnostic assessment for ASD or related disorders.
– In Home
– Preschool/Daycare
– Telehealth
– Social Skills Group
-Community
Please contact us with additional questions regarding additional service settings.
At this time all services are provided out of network. Heartstrong will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Service Locations
We Provide: Behavioral Assessment, 1:1 Behavioral Intervention, Parent Led ABA, Parent & Caregiver Coaching, and Social Skills Support in person in the following service locations:
American Canyon
Suisun
Fairfield
Cordelia/Green Valley
Vacaville
Concord
Benicia
Pleasant Hill
Walnut Creek
Our Telehealth Services can include: 1:1 Telehealth Behavioral Intervention, Parent Led Services, Parent Training, & Social Skills Support in the following areas:
West Contra Costa County
Sacramento County
Placer County
Marin County
Napa County
Our location
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to behavior founded by BF Skinner and Ivarr Lovaas. ABA therapy uses evidenced based interventions to support individuals with autism and related disorders. Clinicians collaborate with families to create strategies and goals to provide support with communication, self help skills, social skills, reduce
challenging behaviors while reinforcing positive behavior.
Heartstrong does not require a diagnosis to receive ABA services.
We are out of network at this time. We can provide a superbill to your insurance for reimbursement. We recommend that each family check with their insurance provider to determine if they are eligible for out of network coverage..
A superbill is an itemized receipt that details the services provided. It is presented to your insurance provider so that you may receive reimbursement.
There is no cure for Autism, nor is ABA intended to be one. At Heartstrong we want to celebrate each individual’s difference and provide the care and support needed to thrive in any environment. We provide strategies to encourage and foster the growth of each individual and we support and celebrate what makes each individual unique.
Services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. All BCBA’s have completed at least
a master’s degree, have completed certified course work in behavior analysis and completed at
least 1500 supervised fieldwork hours, along with passing the national certification exam. In
most states, state licensure is required to practice as a Behavior Analyst, however licensure is
not currently required in California.
If you have more questions regarding the supervision requirements and each role, please visit the following: https://www.bacb.com/consumer-resources/
At this time Heartstrong does not have a social skills group. However we may accompany you to one that is independently facilitated.
We can provide supplemental and transitional ABA services to you and your family, however it
is recommended to check with your insurance provider to determine eligibility and to ensure
there is no duplication of care.
No, we do not provide diagnostic testing. If you have any questions or concerns regarding diagnosis of autism, we recommend you contact your health care provider.
No we do not provide occupational therapy at this time.
No. Talk therapy and psychotherapy are provided by licensed clinicians. While BCBA’s and BCaBA’s provide behavioral therapy this is not the same as psychotherapy.
