University of Utah Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba)
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University of Utah Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba)
ABA uses positive learning principles and techniques to help promote positive behavior and facilitate individual growth.
Behavior analysis helps us to understand:
what the purpose (also referred to as the function) of the behavior is, how the individual's environement is affecting their behavior, and how we can replace certain behaviors with more appropriate behaviors to help the patient succeed. Applied behavior analysis helps patients expand their skills and increase positive behaviors in order to help them thrive in their environment. Every behavior intervention plan is written specifically for the individual patient to target their own specific behaviors. ABA often includes parent training to help facilitate a positive transition to the patient's outpatient setting, while giving as much support to families as they learn to carry out behavior intervention plans independently.
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ABA uses positive learning principles and techniques to help promote positive behavior and facilitate individual growth.
Behavior analysis helps us to understand:
what the purpose (also referred to as the function) of the behavior is, how the individual's environement is affecting their behavior, and how we can replace certain behaviors with more appropriate behaviors to help the patient succeed. Applied behavior analysis helps patients expand their skills and increase positive behaviors in order to help them thrive in their environment. Every behavior intervention plan is written specifically for the individual patient to target their own specific behaviors. ABA often includes parent training to help facilitate a positive transition to the patient's outpatient setting, while giving as much support to families as they learn to carry out behavior intervention plans independently.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
