ABA Provider Red Flags

ABA Provider Red Flags: Sherman and the surrounding area needed ABA services for so many years. A lot of families had to drive long distances to get their child the services they need. As this area continues to grow, other providers will open up and provide services to the autism population. The question is, do you know the ABA provider red flags?

1. the ABA company phone number is a cell phone that goes to a personal voicemail service

2. they spend 5 minutes in the presence of your child and say they can't help him/her

3. there is no treatment plan (which is required by insurance)

4. they tell you they will cover the cost

5. they don't communicate with you and give you a daily update of your child's progress for that day

6. they send your child home for behavior

7. they try to hire you as an employee when you are seeking services for your child

8. they don't try to schedule parent training (which is mandatory and required by insurance)

9. the intake process is unorganized and there is no formal meetings

10. something in your gut tells you something is not right!