Frequently Asked Questions about ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach that breaks down skills into manageable steps and uses positive reinforcement to help your child learn and succeed across environments.

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) begins with an assessment to understand your child’s strengths, then designs a tailored plan. During sessions, trained therapists use techniques like positive reinforcement, prompting, and step-by-step instruction. Progress is tracked and goals are adjusted over time.

Kelton Company accepts most major insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare.

The duration varies based on your child's needs. Some families benefit from a few months of focused intervention; others find value in longer-term support. Frequency can range from a few hours weekly to intensive daily sessions. Your BCBA will guide the duration and intensity.

Yes. Research shows that early, consistent ABA can significantly improve communication, behavior, social skills, and independence. It’s considered one of the most effective therapies for autism-related support.

While ABA is commonly used for autism, it’s beneficial across the lifespan and for various developmental challenges. ABA is adaptable and effective for individuals at different stages—infancy to adulthood.

Many insurance plans now cover ABA therapy under autism services. However, coverage varies based on the insurer and the plan. We can assist in verifying your benefits and navigating the process.

ABA is overseen by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and delivered by trained Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), under BCBA supervision. This team ensures personalized and compliant therapy.

Absolutely. ABA can be delivered in natural settings like your home, school, or local community environments—which often enhances generalization and real-life skill application.

First, obtain a formal diagnosis (must be up to date for insurance coverage, typically the evaluation needs to be no older than 12 months). Next, contact us to schedule an assessment with a BCBA. From there, we’ll develop a customized plan with you and help with insurance and scheduling setup.

Kelton Company LLC is clinically owned and operated, with a focus on high-quality, individualized services for families. We prioritize ethical care, measurable progress, caregiver collaboration, and practical skills that matter in everyday life.

The timeline can vary based on intake paperwork, insurance verification, assessment scheduling, authorization approval, staffing availability, and family schedule. Average wait time is around 2-4 weeks.

We aim to keep families informed throughout the process.

Private pay may be available depending on service type, location, and clinical fit. Families can ask about private pay options during intake.

Challenging behavior is viewed as communication or as behavior serving a specific purpose. We work to understand why the behavior is happening and teach safer, more effective replacement skills.

Progress is measured using data. This may include skill acquisition data, behavior reduction data, caregiver reports, session notes, observation, and progress toward treatment goals.

ABA can support children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, communication challenges, behavioral concerns, social skill deficits, daily living skill needs, and difficulty with transitions or routines.

Services are most helpful when goals are practical, measurable, and connected to the child’s everyday life.

Caregiver training helps parents and caregivers learn practical strategies they can use outside of therapy sessions.

This may include how to support communication, respond to challenging behavior, improve routines, increase independence, and promote generalization of skills.s, observation, and progress toward treatment goals.

The first step is usually an intake or consultation. We learn about your child, your family’s concerns, current challenges, previous services, insurance information, and what outcomes matter most to you.

If services are appropriate, we move into assessment and treatment planning.

Yes. A treatment plan outlines your child’s goals, recommended service hours, behavior support strategies, caregiver training goals, data collection methods, and transition or discharge criteria.

This plan is typically submitted to insurance for authorization before ongoing services begin.

An ABA assessment helps identify your child’s current strengths, skill needs, behavior patterns, communication abilities, caregiver priorities, and environmental factors.

The assessment may include interviews, observations, standardized tools, direct interaction with your child, and review of records.

Recommended hours depend on the child’s needs, goals, safety concerns, skill deficits, family availability, and insurance requirements.

Some children benefit from focused treatment targeting a few specific goals. Others may need more comprehensive support across communication, behavior, social, and daily living areas.