× New state-of-the-art center opening in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Enrollment for January 2022! Our approach to ABA therapy ABA therapy tailored to your family’s needs. Butterfly Effects has a 15-year history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by ASD to foster a more independent and joyous life. We understand the importance of the role that family plays in a young child’s life, since family members are the constant and most important teachers. Based on the family’s strengths and needs, we’ll individualize strategies that can be sustained in the child’s natural setting. We view ABA therapy as a collaborative effort between our treatment team and your family. We’ll partner with you to create an environment that promotes meaningful learning opportunities and experiences that work for your child, rather than routinely applying programs that may have worked for others. By working closely together, we can create a treatment plan and environment that will meet your family’s specific goals and priorities. We’ll focus on the progress that matters most to you and your child. In-home ABA therapy takes advantage of your child’s natural environment. Our experience has shown that children require a safe and relaxed environment to acquire skills during an ABA treatment session. Our staff members are trained to work within the child’s natural settings to create an atmosphere where the child and family feel comfortable. Within the child’s home or a natural setting (for example daycare, preschool, or Grandma’s house), our team teaches functional communication, play, tolerance, waiting, life skills, and social skills. Children affected by ASD require specialized ABA teaching procedures to master these important skills. Our treatment team will work with your child in the natural environments where their problem behaviors occur, and teach functional replacement skills in the presence of family members. We’ll teach these skills, such as communication, so the child can express their needs through a socially appropriate behavior rather than a problem behavior. These replacement behaviors can be transferred from the child’s home to other natural settings, such as schools, community events, malls, or churches. Partnering with your family improves outcomes. We understand the importance of the role that family members play in a young child’s life, since they’re the most constant and important teachers. Our treatment team will provide the majority of your child’s direct service hours and will build a strong working relationship with your family. At the beginning of each session, the Butterfly Effects treatment team will inquire about the family’s concerns and goals for the day, by asking, “What would you like to work on today?” Then the team will prioritize any goals or skills that the caregivers highlight as a concern. We’ll follow the child’s lead in their natural setting and identify multiple learning opportunities to promote family participation. Our BCBAs and behavior technicians always attempt to create an environment where the child and family are happy, relaxed, and engaged. Our client service professionals are ready to help you get started. Get started Partnering with teachers yields greater success in autism treatment. At Butterfly Effects, we view teachers as an essential part of your child’s “circle of support.” That’s why we work to assist teachers and school staff in creating the best environment for your child. When the classroom environment is disrupted, it’s difficult for the teacher to pause and work individually with one student. Our experience has shown that behavioral changes made through a step-by-step learning process can’t be rushed. The encouragement of full-skill acquisition through shadowing a child in the classroom, and supporting the child and teacher in areas of need, is a key part of our treatment plan. A data-driven approach to maximize progress. The implementation science of ABA requires treatment to be both effective and individualized. The Butterfly Effects treatment team continually makes data-based modifications to ABA treatment plans to maximize the child’s progress. Data on treatment objectives are tracked daily and reviewed by the BCBA weekly to assess the effectiveness of treatment programming. This data drives changes to teaching procedures, and prompts strategies, treatment priorities, and family and technician training needs. Based on the child’s needs, the BCBA will recommend either focused (low-intensity) or comprehensive (high-intensity) ABA treatment. We believe in the importance of learning to learn. Butterfly Effects teaches children the foundational skills they need for future learning. Skills such as imitation, functional communication, attention, tolerance, and waiting will set the stage for future success. This approach fosters the continued development of academics, communication, social skills, play, and independent living skills later in life. Our clinicians teach through errorless procedures and naturalistic interactions, which enable the treatment team to create a successful learning experience for the child and build a positive relationship. Follow Us Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Español Contact us Notice of privacy practices Site map ABA therapy near you ©2021 Butterfly Effects