FAQs

Although each child is unique, the children we work with typically make significant progress toward their predetermined goals and treatment objectives. During the therapy process, families will begin to notice positive behavioral changes at home, in social environments, and in academic or childcare settings. ABA therapy has also been endorsed by the US Surgeon General, as well as the American Psychological Association, as a reputable and scientifically proven therapy approach for children on the autism spectrum.

We will always do our best to accommodate the scheduling preferences of every family, while also working to optimize the session hours needed to align with your child’s individualized ABA therapy treatment goals. While scheduling ABA therapy sessions, we will collaborate with you to create a schedule that is in the best interest of your child, and is also convenient for your family.

We do provide snacks for the children, but we do not provide full meals. Please ensure that your child brings a packed lunch as needed. If your child has food allergies, food sensitivities, or eating disorders that we should be aware of, please notify our staff as soon as possible.

The team at LifeSkills ABA strongly encourages parent involvement throughout the duration of their therapy journey with us. However, as a HIPAA-compliant facility, we are legally obligated to protect the privacy and security of our clients, and therefore, parents are not allowed to sit in during their child’s therapy sessions. We also aim to provide a sense of independence and autonomy that mimics a classroom setting, in order to better prepare your child for academic success.

Our cancellation policy requires that parents cancel at least 24 hours in advance to ensure proper scheduling adjustments. Although we do understand that unforeseen circumstances or illnesses happen occasionally, we ask every family to make punctual attendance a priority during the course of treatment. Consistent cancellations will impact our ability to deliver effective ABA therapy services to your child, and will lead to the termination of services.

The number of therapy hours that your child will receive each week, along with the duration of each session, will be determined by your child’s BCBA. Your child’s assigned BCBA will make the determination based on factors such as age, diagnosis, individual needs, developmental level, and specific treatment goals. Typically, each session will last for a few hours, and the treatment frequency recommended for early intervention ABA services usually falls in the range of 20 to 40 hours per week.

Yes, we do! We have bilingual therapists who provide ABA therapy services in English and Spanish, in order to better accommodate the diverse language needs of our clients and their families.

No, we do not. LifeSkills ABA in Orlando offers in-center therapy services only.

Yes, it does! We currently accept 100% of Medicaid insurance policies. Private insurances are not currently accepted but will be in the future. Our team will coordinate with your insurance provider to ensure your child is receiving the necessary amount of ABA therapy session hours. If you have specific questions about the extent of your insurance coverage, please feel free to contact our office during regular business hours.

No, we do not accept self-payments or out-of-pocket payments. Services are covered by insurance only.

An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) is a trained professional who works under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges. They help individuals learn new skills and reduce problem behaviors by providing ABA Therapy.

A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a professional who specializes in applied behavior analysis (ABA). These individuals are trained to assess, design, implement, and monitor behavior intervention programs for individuals with behavioral challenges, often including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.