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What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence based discipline built on the science of learning and behavior. Simply put, the general goals of ABA are to: Decrease behaviors that are harmful or can affect learning. Increase behaviors that are desired. We do this by incorporating a variety of evidence-based strategies throughout our treatment sessions. Click the button below to learn more about treatment strategies. strategies Qualifications for service Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Referral from doctor/pediatrician In network insurance Who provides ABA? In accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and Kentucky Applied Behavior Analysis Licensing Board, all ABA programs at The KSC are overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and implemented by a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). What is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ® (BCBA ® )? The Board Certified Behavior Analyst ® (BCBA ® ) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. Responsibilities of the BCBA ● Complete the initial assessment, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Supports Plan (BSP) ● Provide ongoing supervision for the RBT providing ABA services and ensure correct implementation of each patient's behavior program ● Provide parent training, at minimum, 1x monthly ● Monitor and analyze data to ensure treatment effectiveness and validity What is a Registered Behavior Technician ® (RBT ® )? The Registered Behavior Technician ® (RBT ® ) is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform. Responsibilities of the RBT ● Provide ABA services on a daily/weekly basis ● Consistently and accurately collect data towards patient treatment goals ● Report to the BCBA supervisor ● Communicate any parent concerns to the BCBA supervisor How much ABA will my child be scheduled for? The amount of ABA (dosage) recommended for your child will be determined by the supervising BCBA in the initial assessment. This recommendation will be based on parent reports and standardized scores from assessments completed prior to and during the initial assessment process. In general KSC has a minimum requirement of 6 hours per week (unless otherwise indicated by the supervising BCBA based on initial assessment data). In accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), The Kid SpOt Center recognizes two categories of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment: Focused and Comprehensive. What is my role as a parent/guardian? The KSC views caregivers as vital to their child’s progress. As children spend the majority of their daily lives with their caregivers, it is so important that those caregivers are involved in developing their child’s program, educated on strategies and interventions used during therapy, and trained in using these at home. Therefore, we ask that all caregivers commit to the following responsibilities: Consistent participation in implementing BSP and recommended strategies Collecting data to aid BCBA and RBT in monitoring progress Communicating with BCBA and RBT about any concerns with their child’s program or implementation of it Attendance of 1x/monthly caregiver trainings (at minimum) Consistent attendance of ABA appointments Potential benefits and risk of ABA Potential Benefits: Increased social skills Overall functionality within all settings Increased communication skills Increased independence in daily living/vocational skills Decreased behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, etc. Increased parent confidence and support in addressing problematic behaviors Generalization of skills to all environments Potential Risks: Costs: the costs associated with ABA therapy may be high, depending on insurance coverage and plans Duration of treatment: depending on presenting behaviors, age and severity, some patients may be in ABA therapy for a long amount of time Lack of carryover in other settings (home, school, secondary caregiver, etc.): may prolong ABA therapy or decrease its effectiveness Extinction bursts may occur: a temporary escalation in target behavior that was previously reinforced How long does ABA last? The Kid SpOt Center provides ABA services as long as is medically necessary as indicated by parent reports, behavior data and performance on standardized tests/assessments. Do we accept insurance? Yes! KSC accepts all insurances, both in-network & out of network. If your insurance is not listed call your local office for a benefits check to confirm if we are in network. Commercial Insurances Evalance Health (Formly Anthem) Humana Humana Military (Tricare) Cigna United HealthCare (Optum & UMR) Aetna CenterCare CareSource Marketplace (KY) Medicaid Insurances Medicaid WellCare of KY Aetna Better Health of KY Passport by Molina Healthcare Anthem Medicaid United Healthcare Community Plan Humana Medicaid Medicaid Michelle P Waiver (MPW) Indiana Medicaid (Louisville location ONLY) Third Party Insurances off of Main Commercial Insurances ChampVa (Tricare) Medi-Share Medi-Plus Lucent Health Health Scope Benefits Multi-Plan CHC Medical Plan Do we have a waitlist for services? Depending on the location and the services we likely have a waitlist. However, please reach out to your local KSC clinic to get information on how your child can be added to our waitlist. How to get your child set up for services. The intake process varies depending on the services. I would encourage you to reach out to your local KSC front office and they will be happy to step you through this process. Referral A child can be referred to KSC for ABA services by anyone. To be put on the ABA waitlist, KSC requires the following: -- Autism evaluation paperwork indicating a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder --Referral from your child’s doctor/pediatrician If your child does not have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, they will go on the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) waitlist. PBS may be covered by EPSDT (Michelle P. Wavier). All other insurances/diagnoses can receive PBS as a self-pay service as PBS is not covered outside of EPSDT. As PBS is a self-pay service, there are no insurance/diagnoses requirements to qualify. A self-pay initial assessment can be completed to determine if PBS services would be beneficial for a child. ABA Waitlist Under most insurance plans, ABA is only covered for individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, therefore, only individuals with this diagnosis can go on the ABA waitlist. If your child is on a waitlist to receive an evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder, your child can be placed on our Positive Behavior Supports waitlist, until they receive the report indicating a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. At that time, they will be moved to the ABA waitlist. Insurance Although the details of your insurance plan will dictate what coverage you have, The KSC is in network with the following insurance providers: Aetna Aetna Better Health of Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem Medicaid CenterCare Cigna Humana Humana Medicaid Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare Tricare/Humana Military United HealthCare United Healthcare Community Plan WellCare Benefits KSC will complete a benefits check prior to scheduling an evaluation in order to receive a quote from your insurance company/plan for expected fees for ABA. The Patient Advocate at your location will review the information from your insurance company/plan with you. *This is just a quote. Until KSC bills for services, there’s no way to know exactly what insurance will and will not cover. Initial Assessment Authorization and Scheduling KSC billing department will request authorization from your insurance company to complete an initial assessment. Once approved an initial assessment will be scheduled. All initial assessments are completed by a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Treatment Authorization and Scheduling After completion of the initial assessment, KSC billing department will request authorization from your insurance company for ongoing treatment services. The amount of time requested will be based on the data and information collected during the initial assessment process. Once approved, the Patient Service Coordinator at your location will contact you to schedule ongoing treatment services based on the recommendation provided by the supervising BCBA. *Due to the comprehensive nature of the initial assessment process, getting authorization and scheduling treatment could take between 1-4 weeks from the date of the initial assessment. ABA IS DEFINED BY THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF ABA Parent Resources The Studer Family Children's Hospital Autism Center: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Siskin Children's Institute: What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy? Autism Speaks: Parent's Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Behavior Nation: ABA Therapy: Caregiver Training

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The Kid Spot Center specializes in providing rehab therapy, community living support, & behavior support services to children ages birth to 21 of all levels. 1/25 Speech Therapy Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Positive Behavior Support Services Community Support Targeted Case Management Applied Behavior Analysis Dyslexia & Reading Treatment About Us SOBRE NOSOTROS NUESTRA HISTORIA Brandy Close, una terapeuta ocupacional, y Jennifer Houk, una patóloga del habla y lenguaje, son copropietarios de The Kid SpOt Center, LLC. Su viaje comenzó cuando trabajaron juntos tratando a los niños en el sistema escolar. Sintieron la necesidad de hacer más por los niños y las familias que se estaban cruzando en sus caminos. En Después de años de soñar con abrir una clínica para niños con necesidades especiales, Brandy y Jennifer decidieron hacer realidad ese sueño. En 2010 abrieron su primera clínica en Campbellsville, KY. Esto no resultó ser una tarea fácil, pero con la determinación de no rendirse nunca y la fe que podía mover montañas, su sueño se hizo realidad. Este sueño ahora se conoce como The Kid SpOt Center. "SpOt" derivado de "Terapia del habla y ocupacional". Por lo tanto, todos los SpOts a lo largo de nuestro logotipo y marca. La realidad de este sueño es que The Kid SpOt Center está creciendo diariamente e impactando las vidas de los niños y sus familias de maneras que nunca antes se habían soñado. Lo que parece que los milagros continúan sucediendo diariamente en la vida de los niños en el Centro de SpOt Kid. No es más que una bendición ver a estos niños crecer y aprender todos los días. NUESTRA MISIÓN Nuestra misión en el Kid SpOt Center es brindar apoyo a las familias de niños con discapacidades. Nos esforzamos por ayudar a las familias a vivir cada día con la mayor facilidad posible. Nos esforzamos por brindar servicios de calidad a todos los niños con la esperanza de aumentar su capacidad para ser un miembro independiente y funcional de la sociedad. Queremos proporcionar recursos comunitarios y otra información a las familias de niños con discapacidades para ayudar a integrar los servicios en toda la comunidad. Sentimos que cada niño, y su familia, es un miembro importante de nuestra comunidad. Queremos capacitar a las familias para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su hijo y el cuidado que reciben. "Brayden never opens up to anyone. His anxiety has prevented him from social groups. Brayden has never felt comfortable or able to open up to anyone beside his immediate family, until Brittany came along. She has helped him in so many ways and has had a huge, positive influence on him. If he has a bad day at school, she makes sure she gets to see him. That means a lot to us!" -Felica Williamson 14 5 8 120 Años en negocios Clinicas Los programas Empleados felices

Music therapy Music therapy is an allied healthcare profession that uses music interventions to address non-musical goals. This can include (but is not limited to) singing, instrument play, dancing, music and relaxation, songwriting, receptive music listening, and music-based play. Music therapy sessions can address: Gross motor skills (whole body movement) Fine motor skills (hand/finger movement) Expressive skills (imitating, using speech/language) Receptive skills (understanding speech/language) Social skills Emotion regulation/coping skills Behavioral skills Academic skills (school subjects) Cognitive skills (attention, learning, thinking) Cost of music therapy sessions $50 evaluation $25 individual 30-minute session $40 individual 60-minute session $15 group (2-3 patients) 60-minute session $10 group (2-3 patients) 30-minute session (Insurance currently does not cover the cost of music therapy) Professional Requirements for music therapist Complete a music therapy degree at an American Music Therapy Association approved program, at least 1,200 hours of clinical training, and a 6–12-month internship following coursework on campus. After that, candidates sit for the national board certification exam through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT). Upon passing the exam, therapist earn the credential of music therapist-board certified (MT-BC), which is required for professional practice. Get connected Bowling Green clinic is currently the only clinic that offers music therapy. Call us today to learn more about enrolling your child in services! (270) 495-1312

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Seguros aceptados KSC accepts all insurances, both in-network & out of network. If your insurance is not listed call your local office for a benefits check to confirm if we are in network. Commercial Insurances Evalance Health (Formly Anthem) Humana Humana Military (Tricare) Cigna United HealthCare (Optum & UMR) Aetna CenterCare CareSource Marketplace (KY) Medicaid Insurances Medicaid WellCare of KY Aetna Better Health of KY Passport by Molina Healthcare Anthem Medicaid United Healthcare Community Plan Humana Medicaid Medicaid Michelle P Waiver (MPW) Indiana Medicaid (Louisville location ONLY) Third Party Insurances off of Main Commercial Insurances ChampVa (Tricare) Medi-Share Medi-Plus Lucent Health Health Scope Benefits Multi-Plan CHC Medical Plan

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Speech Therapy Speech therapy (ST) is used to assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication voice, swallowing and much more. Therapy is conducted by highly trained Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Therapy can include playful and fun exercises using audio-visual elements such as books, images, stories, etc. Teaching children to create certain sounds and pronounce certain syllables, often in a playful manner like a game. Encouraging children to talk to each other in group sessions. One-on-one sessions with an SLP to focus on specific issues. Targeted Deficits Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)- Use of alternative ways to communicate (pictures/devices) Articulation/Phonology- Pronouncing speech sounds Auditory processing- How the brain processes information Cognitive impairments- Disruptions in the ability to think, concentrate, reason, and remember Fluency- Disruption of the fluency of speech (stuttering) Much more! Is your child meeting developmental milestones? 0-12 Months 12 Months 12-18 Months 18-24 Months 24-30 Months 24-30 Months Phonation (cry, burp, sneeze) Coos and Goos (produces vowels and consonant-vowel (CV or VC combinations) Exploration of voice and lungs (squeals, growls, yells, raspberries) Canonical Babbling (reduplicated syllables such as mama, dada, baba, wawa) Variegated Babbling (begins to use different CV syllables) Jargon (begins to use syllables with varied intonation patterns- sounding more speech-like) Produces first word Produces approximations (muh for milk) Imitates animal and play sounds (wee, yay, whoa, vroom) Child begins to intentionally label items Using 2-6 words OTHER than mama and dada Knows 50 words Uses a variety of words but they are mostly nouns Understands more words than they can say (150-300) Knows 200-300 words Child learns new words for animals, body parts, and simple verbs Beginning to put words together to use phrases Knows 450 words Uses positional words (in, on) Color words Can ask "what's that?" Early pronouns used (I, me, you, my) Get connected Call The Kid Spot Center clinic near you to schedule your child's free 15-minute screening!

Positive Behavior Support Services Empowering families with personalized strategies to reduce behavioral challenges and enhance your child’s potential through proven, compassionate support. Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) is a person-centered, evidence-based approach designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities. It emphasizes identifying and addressing the root causes of challenging behaviors while fostering the development of new, adaptive skills and reducing undesirable actions. By focusing on an individual’s strengths, preferences, and environmental factors, PBS empowers individuals, caregivers, and support networks to collaborate in achieving meaningful outcomes. This approach enriches lives across various settings, including homes, schools, and communities. How do I know if my Child is eligible? We provide Positive Behavior Support Services (PBSS) through Kentucky’s 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Waivers (HCBS), including the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW). Our Positive Behavior Support Specialists collaborate closely with participants, parents/caregivers, and team members to develop personalized plans. These plans focus on enhancing social skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), behavior reduction, and employment opportunities. For more information about the Michelle P. Waiver (MPW) or how to apply, visit: Michelle P. Waiver – Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov) . Are you on the Michelle P. Waiver waiting list? To find out where your child/adult is on the MPW waiting list: Call the Division of Community Alternatives at 502-564-1647. Select Option #4 (Mental Health and Michelle P.). Then select Option #1 (Michelle P. Waiting List). A representative will provide you with an update on your position on the waiting list. Get started with POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES To process a referral contact our Michelle P. Waiver Clerk Mail janet.woodcox@thekidspotcenter.com Janet Woodcox 270-465-7768 ext. 100 Phone Hi, I am Janet! Click on my photo to send me an email!

Recursos para padres Diferencia en la terapia educativa frente a la médica www.bluebeepals.com www.do2learn.com http://thesocialexpress.com https://www.safekids.org http://www.kansasasd.com/socialnarratives.php https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/0c/3d/0c/0c3d0c3b4a181b9b076df3aff0838987.jpg http://www.nfpa.org/public-education/by-topic/safety-in-the-home/escape-planning/i-know-my-fire-safety-plan-story Sesame Street Autism Resources para padres Recursos para familias militares Moviéndose con niños con necesidades especiales Modificaciones en el hogar para niños con necesidades especiales Recursos de Alojamiento Académico Planificación patrimonial para padres de niños con necesidades especiales Transporte de Medicaid Páginas web útiles: ¿Está usted en la lista de espera de Michelle P. Waiver? Si desea saber dónde está su hijo / adulto en la lista de espera de MPW ... Llame a la división de alternativas comunitarias- 502-564-1647 Seleccionar opción #4 (Salud Mental y Michelle P) Luego selecciona Opción #1 (Lista de espera de Michelle P) Alguien le informará dónde se encuentra en la lista de espera.