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May We Come In? Explore In-Home ABA Therapy in Ellicott City, MD.
Verbal Beginnings offers expert In-Home ABA Therapy in Ellicott City, MD, along with Early Intervention services in the surrounding Howard County area. The home environment provides a unique opportunity to address specific behaviors or skills, as certain behaviors observed at home may not appear in other settings. This allows therapists to focus on areas that need attention and ensure personalized therapy for your child’s needs.
Engaging in In-Home ABA Therapy in Ellicott City, MD offers your child the chance to practice new skills in a familiar and supportive environment. Once your child masters a skill, they can apply it to various situations, making it easier for them to succeed in daily life and ensuring long-term success in different settings.
School Consultation
Upon the parents’ request, our BCBAs will:
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Review your child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) to confirm it effectively supports their unique needs.
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Assess the relevance of the goals established for your child, as well as the adequacy of the procedures and accommodations currently being used.
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Offer constructive feedback to the family to ensure understanding and clear direction.
Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) also play a vital role in IEP meetings by providing valuable insights, comparing goals, collaborating with the school team, and suggesting strategies that can be integrated into the classroom environment.
Furthermore, BCBAs are skilled in conducting classroom observations and delivering comprehensive reports, which are shared with both the family and the school team to maintain a cohesive approach to your child’s growth and success.
Collaboration in Action
Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are dedicated to collaborating with any private therapists involved in your child’s care. Through coordinated efforts, we ensure that all service providers are offering the most effective, consistent treatments across all settings.
BCBAs work closely with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to develop and implement a tailored treatment plan aimed at improving your child’s language and communication skills, social skills, community safety awareness, self-care, and behavior.
We recognize the vital role of caregiver support and are committed to partnering with your family. Our therapists will offer the guidance and confidence needed to help reinforce and maintain the skills your child has acquired, promoting long-term progress and success between our visits.
Caregiver Support
At Verbal Beginnings, we place a high priority on supporting caregivers. Our therapists are committed to collaborating closely with your family, providing the guidance and confidence needed to help your child sustain and build upon the skills they’ve developed between our visits. We are here to ensure you feel empowered and supported throughout the process, helping to reinforce your child’s progress both at home and in other settings.
About Verbal Beginnings
At Verbal Beginnings, we apply the powerful principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help each child reach their full potential. Through individualized teaching approaches, our clinicians drive meaningful progress, creating lasting positive effects for both the child and their family. We are committed to making a significant difference and giving every child the opportunity to thrive.
For over ten years, our dedication to transforming lives and adhering to our core values has been the cornerstone of our success. As we continue to grow, our commitment remains steadfast, allowing us to support even more wonderful children and families, making a lasting impact with every step we take.
Changing lives. One Child at a Time. One Professional at a Time.
We Accept Most Major Insurance
A Commitment to Quality Care
Verbal Beginnings is an accredited provider of ABA therapy
FAQ
Do we have a waiting list?
We do not have a waitlist because we do not want families waiting for services. If you contact us and we do not have availability in your area at that time, we will provide you resources to help you find providers who are available in your area. We are always recruiting and training new talent, so feel free to check back and see if availability has opened up after some time.
Do we use the VB-MAPP and/or provide VB instruction?
Yes! The majority of our therapists utilize the VB-MAPP assessment to assess children with deficits in the area of communication. The assessment is then used to create the communication goals needed and VB instruction is utilized to teach those skills. Learn more about the VB-MAPP here.
What does the process of beginning services look like?
View our ABA Therapy Process page for a detailed guide.
How Does In-Home ABA Therapy Work?
In-home ABA therapy helps people with autism and other challenges by teaching important skills in a familiar place—their home. A specialist, called a BCBA, starts by figuring out what the person needs and creates a plan with clear goals. A trained helper, called an RBT, works with the person during fun and interactive sessions to teach things like communication, social skills, and good behavior. Families are involved too, learning ways to support progress between sessions.
The therapy focuses on making sure the skills learned at home can be used in other places, like school or during outings. Progress is tracked through notes and data, and the plan is updated regularly to keep things on track. Supervised by the BCBA, in-home ABA therapy is a flexible way to help people build life skills and reach their goals.
How long do children typically need ABA therapy?
This is really determined on a child-by-child basis and cannot be determined by anyone but the BCBA and treatment team working with your child. ABA is an on-going therapy that can change and grow with your child to cater to their ever-changing needs as they continue to grow older.
What areas do you provide in-home service in Ellicott City?
Howard County including Ellicott City, Columbia, North Laurel, Elkridge, Highland, Woodstock, Fulton, Lisbon, and more!