Address: 13581 Pond Springs Rd Suite 125, Austin, TX 78729, USA
Phone: +15126888530
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM
Saturday: Closed
Mimi Dudley
There's a level of sadness and concern many parents have when their child is diagnosed as being "on the autism spectrum". My husband and I felt lost and concerned as to what we would do and how we could best support our son, who at the age of two, showed developmental delays with speech, socialization and gross his gross motor skills. We did a ton of research and looked at various ABA therapy schools, met with a few and found we were most comfortable with the dedicated approach and therapy practices at Action Behavior Centers (aka ABC). ABC, it's therapists and our dedicated BCBA have been life changing for us and our son. There are a million accolades we could go on and on about, but the biggest one we love sharing is that our son is THRIVING! In just a few weeks, we noticed changes in his eye contact, the number of tantrums decreased, his ability to communicate with us using gestures, pointing, guiding and actual WORDS started to come through. We love that we have a dedicated meeting with our BCBA every two weeks. Our BCBA leads our son's therapy team and shares milestones, helps us best outline realistic therapy goals and educates us on how we can best support our child's progress at home. ABC is very deliberate in equipping the whole family with education on Autism, the challenging behaviors and how to best overcome and redirect your child onto a path that will help them be productive, healthy and happy. We have a goal for our son to be developmentally caught up by the time he reaches kindergarten and we are so encouraged for his future. We understand that every child is different and we are so thankful that ABC evaluates and outlines therapy specifically designed to help our child with his specific needs. The one-to-one therapist to child ratio at ABC is incredible. Our son is socializing and connecting with people so differently and we are so optimistic for his future. Every person who works at ABC is wholly dedicated to the enrichment, care and progress of each child who is enrolled at the school. From the school director who greets each child and parent in the morning; to the school administrator who organizes activities, dress up days and special events for the students, parents and the community at large; to the therapists who guide each child on their therapy journey; we are absolutely floored by the love and care shown to our son on a daily basis. Our son LOVES his ABC school and we LOVE the future they are helping us envision as a family. There are many resources to help you and your child navigate life on the spectrum and we highly recommend you get ABC on your team. They are incredible.
Michael Muñoz
Staff 11/10 friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable
Debbie Hilliard
Action Behavior Centers have such a caring, patient, and wonderful staff. They do such a great job of keeping the kids engaged and and delivering positive reinforcement in learning moments. Will and Melina make time to chat and are very friendly!
luz trujillo
My daughter was diagnosed with SPD at age 2. She was going to OT and speech therapy because she had speech and some developmental delays. As she got older, I felt like she still needed more support, so I decided to ask the pediatrician about getting her assessed for autism. She suggested several clinics that would do the assessment, and if she was in fact autistic they would offer ABA therapy. After much research, I decided to call ABC to schedule her assessment test. When we arrived, everyone was so kind, friendly and helpful. My daughter felt comfortable and was able to complete the assessment. Couple of days later, my pediatrician called with the diagnosis. She suggested that we start ABA right away. the staff from ABC contacted me to come in with my daughter to do a walk through of their facility, and to see how my daughter would adjust. As soon as we walked in, we could feel the positive energy in the clinic. All of the staff was so friendly and welcoming! They made my daughter feel at home, and they were talking to her as if they knew her for years! They explained the registration process, insurance coverage and everything needed to get started. My daughter was receiving therapy within days of the initial visit. I can only say that choosing ABC was by FAR the BEST decision we could’ve made for our daughter!!! We can see her progress, and we can see how committed each and every single therapist and staff member is to all of the kids! You see the love, compassion and patience they give each kid. They treat them with respect, and they provide them with the confidence they need to thrive. We LOVE ABC, and we are so grateful for everything they have done for our daughter thus far! THANK YOU ABC!
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Our team – and the vast majority of autism experts in the United States – are committed to ABA therapy as the key treatment for those on the Autism Spectrum. Why? It’s simple. ABA therapy has helped non-verbal children speak, those without social skills interact with others, those with aggression eliminate their problem behaviors, and so much more.
Yes, in most cases. Private health insurance is, with few exceptions, required in Texas to provide coverage for treatment or therapy for autism. The Texas Insurance Autism Mandate puts specific requirements on health insurance companies to provide coverage.
If you have questions about what is the best insurance provider for autism therapy, please contact us. Our insurance experts will be pleased to answer any questions and provide guidance on getting the best coverage for your child.
ABA therapy will address the developmental deficiencies identified during an initial assessment of your child’s functioning across dozens of areas. With children on the autism spectrum, this often includes areas of verbal communication, like the ability to converse with parents and peers, request items, and communicate emotions and needs. Nonverbal communication, like making gestures and understanding social cues, can also be developed. Other important target areas of ABA include social skills, play skills, potty training, self-care skills (brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.), and day-to-day living skills (getting dressed, table manners, etc.).
ABA treatment for autism is heavily researched, and virtually every peer-reviewed research study on ABA describes early intensive intervention as the best practice. ABA therapy is the gold standard for a clinically-validated and heavily researched approach to helping children with autism.
First and foremost, a child and a therapist will “pair,” meaning they will simply take time to play, get comfortable with each other, and establish a good relationship. Based on a child’s individualized treatment plan, specific therapy goals will be worked on each day. Therapists will collect data on the success rate with each goal, and once a goal is mastered, children will move on to the next. Common therapy goals might include pointing to objects to indicate want or need, playing appropriately with toys, matching pictures and objects, learning sounds and words, potty training, and so much more.
Applied Behavior Analysis is likely a phrase that you haven’t used much in your life. Let’s break it down: -Applied (this is an applied, or practical, method that we use). -Behavior (we all have an intuitive sense of this word – behavior is what people do) -Analysis (the study or investigation into something) Applied Behavior Analysis seeks to understand why a child does something (analyzing behavior) and then applies this within the child’s individualized lessons. An example: a child screams loudly. We’ll work to understand why the child screams – this is called the “function” of the behavior. If we can understand why the screaming occurs (the child is triggered by a small change in routine), we can then do something about it (slowly introduce the child to different kinds of transitions, work on regulating emotions).
Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are passionate about ABA therapy and all that it can do. A BCBA is a master’s or doctoral-level healthcare practitioner that uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to assist with developmental issues, especially autism spectrum disorders. At Action Behavior Centers, our BCBAs have multiple years of experience working with children of a wide range of ages and functions. Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In addition, before being paired with a Kiddo for 1:1 therapy, each RBT is provided with extensive on-site training to ensure they have the skills to effectively help children with a range of behavioral challenges. Our team members are very excited to help make a difference in the lives of you and your family members.
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