Autism and ABA Services

Aloha Behavioral Health and Home Care services provide quality, compassionate services for individuals diagnosed with autism or those who may be experiencing delays or deficits and may benefit from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA.)
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Our behavior analysts and technicians provide ABA services for clients in the comfort of their own homes and communities, and schools.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children and 1 in 45 adults in the United States.

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Applied Behavior Analysis at Aloha Behavioral Health

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is an applied science, used for the treatment of autism and related learning or social disorders to reduce challenging behaviors and increase functional skills. Interventions based on the principles of ABA are evidence-based, with clearly defined procedures to address social, communication, behavioral, and self-help deficits. ABA is provided either one-on-one or in a group setting by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT™) who will implement and take data on programs detailed in the treatment plan.
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Our behavior analysts and technicians provide ABA services for clients in the comfort of their own homes, communities, and schools.

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Aloha Behavioral Health’s Autism Services Process

Because autism is a spectrum disorder, each person has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. We work closely with you and each individual to thoroughly understand those factors and design a customized plan to best help each individual succeed at home, school, and in their community. Our client care process may include:

ASSESSMENT

Assessment of each child’s current skill functioning is provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®)

TREATMENT PLAN

The treatment plan is used to define the individualized goals and objectives that are essential to long-term success.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports are used to keep families and funding sources up to date on progress and make modifications as needed to remain on track toward goals.

FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT (FBA)

Functional behavior assessments are conducted by a BCBA® who identifies when, where, and why a challenging behavior occurs in order to create function-based interventions.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PLAN

Behavior intervention plans are used to identify challenging behaviors and details strategies to decrease and replace those behaviors based on their function.

SUPERVISION

Supervision is provided by a BCBA or a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA®)

PROGRAM UPDATES AND MODIFICATION

Program updates and modification are used to track mastered skills, program success, and continuously ensure relevance and progress towards goals.

ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION

Electronic data collection is taken on each skill targeted utilizing tablets and specialized software built for maximum efficiency, accuracy, and transparency for families.
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Our Team of Trained and Experienced Professionals Love What They Do

All of our professionals have an innate desire and commitment to help someone in need enjoy a better quality of life. Our people followed their hearts to get here. They are doing exactly what they were meant to do. And we back them every step of the way.
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In addition to embodying the mission, vision, and values, each professional has extensive job-related experience and training and receives comprehensive supervision and team support. Every employee undergoes a thorough background investigation and work reference check, rigorous training both upon hire and annually, and orientation to your child’s specific needs.

BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA®)

A BCBA® is a masters-trained professional who administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises your child’s ABA therapy. BCBAs must be Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) in the state of Hawai’i.

ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA®)

A BCaBA® is a trained professional with an undergraduate degree or higher who works under the supervision of the BCBA® to implement all treatment programs approved by the BCBA, and to supervise the work of the Registered Behavior Technicians.

REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (RBT®)

An RBT® is a registered and trained paraprofessional who administers your child’s ABA therapy under the supervision of a BCBA® or BCaBA®.

CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER (CSM)

The CSM will match the right behavioral health professional to each student’s needs based on the teacher’s feedback, the number of contracted hours, and the student’s learning plan.

BEHAVIORAL SERVICES MANAGER (BSM)

A master’s-level BSM provides clinical supervision, oversight, support, training, and clinical expertise.

If you are interested in joining a company where our employees love what they do, give us a call at 808-591-2273 to speak to our care managers about what positions we have in your area!

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ABA Methodologies

Aloha Behavioral Health professionals customize their teaching around several ABA methodologies, including :

ERRORLESS TEACHING

Errorless teaching is a way of teaching that prevents a child from making mistakes as they are learning a new skill. The child is prompted to make the correct response immediately, ensuring a correct response each time. The prompt is then slowly faded in order to promote accuracy with the least amount of errors and frustration.

VISUAL SUPPORTS

A visual support refers to using a picture or other visual item to communicate with a child who has difficulty understanding or using language. Visual supports can be photographs, drawings, objects, written words, or lists.

DIFFERENTIAL REINFORCEMENT

Differential reinforcement is used to reinforce a specific behavior while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.

VERBAL BEHAVIOR

Verbal behavior encourages the child to learn language by connecting words to their purpose. The child learns that words can help them get desired objects or results. Verbal behavior programs teach why we use words and how they are useful in making requests and communicating ideas.

DISCRETE TRIAL TEACHING (DTT)

Discrete trial teaching is a method of teaching in simplified and structured steps. Instead of teaching an entire skill in one go, the skill is broken down and built up using discrete trials that teach each step one at a time.

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT TEACHING )NET)

Natural Environment Teaching focuses on naturalistic learning through play or learning in the natural setting. This means that teaching isn’t just occurring at a desk or table located in a therapy room, but in a variety of settings.

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Individualized Care

At Aloha Behavioral Health, we treat every individual and their family as an extension of our own. Each individual’s developmental needs and safety are our highest priority. We customize teachings and interventions to maximize your individual strengths and implement approved methodologies and therapies for improving social skills, communication, and academic learning.
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It is our collective goal to help each individual reach their highest potential. Depending on the age and ability of each child, the earliest portions of our autism services focus on basic verbal and non-verbal communication as tools for learning-readiness, including:

  • Increasing communication

  • Increasing participation in daily activities

  • Eye contact

  • Play skills

  • Social engagement

ABHHC services also target more specialized areas to help individuals with autism reach their maximum potential, including:

  • Toilet training

  • Feeding concerns

  • Gross and fine motor skills

  • Sensory issues

  • Challenging behaviors

  • Daily living skills

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Center-Based Services

ABHHCS’s Person Center-Based Services give each individual a unique opportunity to build skills and interact with others in a fun and welcoming environment.

How Do I Access These Services for My Child?

It is likely that services for individuals with autism will be covered by a medical insurance provider, Medicaid, or TRICARE. We will help you navigate your options by working directly with your insurance provider to determine eligibility for benefits. Private pay is also accepted.
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We recommend you speak to your child’s physician about prescribing ABA therapy. You may also qualify for services through your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or school.