Address: 8317 Whitley Rd, Watauga, TX 76148, USA
Phone: +18175620300
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM
Saturday: Closed
Angela Barrett
I love ABC Watauga! What they have done for our son is amazing. My son is always so happy and excited to go. ABC approaches ABA therapy in a different way. They don’t force or push. If he’s uncomfortable he’s learned to communicate that. He’s given time to adjust slowly to new situations. His therapist once told me “we don’t force him to do something, I wouldn’t want to be forced to do something.”, that has always stuck with me. The support the staff offers the parents is beyond anything I have ever seen. It’s like a family between the staff, kids, and parents. In the almost 6 months my son has been there his transformation is beyond anything I ever expected, he seems so much happier and confident. It doesn’t matter what time of day you walk in the center you can hear activity and sounds of joy. My son knows everyone and always likes to take the time to say goodbye. We are very thankful for the entire staff at ABC Watauga.
Rohanie Perera
One of the best decisions we have ever made was to put our 2 kids in ABC. They have learned so much new skills. We are amazed to see the difference in our kiddos. We were only there for a month and we had to relocate to Austin and we decided to stay with ABC cause they are amazing. They therapists are so kind and good with our kids. For the staff Bryant and Breanna are so helpful and and willing to answer any questions we have.
Kayla Nguyen
Our family cannot rave enough about this center! We were devastated because we had to leave due to job relocation. Nevertheless, the family feel and friendliness of staff radiates through and through. Communication was such an important factor for our family when searching for a center and ABC made sure it was priority. Parental guidance meetings were setup without fail and extra resources/updates/teachings were given so that our child can have consistent reinforcement even at home. Any concerns we had, they made sure to address it with our child individually. They made individual social skills book for changes in preparation of his upcoming move and even new addition such as baby sister. He often talks of his friends and teachers and demonstrates his coping mechanisms at home giving credit that he was taught that in the center. His politeness increased when playing with his brother understanding to request for items and waiting his turn. I can go on and on of how this center has been such a big part of our child’s and family’s growth. 1:1 ratio per therapist and child had given him such tailored care and for me as a parent such a peace of mind that he’s getting the upmost attention for success. Our family cannot thank this center enough and hope that any other families in the future will have as much success and love towards ABC as we did. 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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