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ABA Service

  • Behavior Analysts assess child’s current level and abilities and work with parents to develop goals.

  • An individual program is created based on your child’s strengths and skill deficits.

  • Programs are comprehensive, including academics (colors, letters, reading, etc.), daily living skills, social skills (sharing, turn-taking, joining play, etc.), developmental skills (pretend play, how to play with toys), and a constant, strong emphasis on communication skills.

  • Interventionists work directly with the client to teach new skills so that problematic habits can be replaced by productive behaviors.

  • Our Interventionists arrive fully equipped with everything they need to conduct a therapy session and log data. Parents provide a space to work in.

  • Sessions are approximately 2-5 hours in length, depending on location and program goals.

  • Sessions can be scheduled anywhere from once a week, to every day, depending on the child’s needs and the fit for the family.

  • Intensive Summer Programs are also available.

  • While there are many skills that children with autism need to be taught, teaching skills is not enough for a child to be successful. Our services not only include comprehensive programming for the child, but also support and training for the parents and the inclusion of other family members. 

  • Translation Services are available!¡Los servicios de traducción están disponibles!

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ABA therapy includes:

  • Assessment for determining skill level and program goals

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  • Individualized program with detailed progress data tracking

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  • Clinic-based or in-home sessions provided by highly trained interventionists using our specialized materials

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  • Family consultation to analyze problem behaviors, develop behavior interventions, and teach parenting skills

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Who can benefit from ABA therapy:

  • Young children who have received a diagnosis of Autism

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  • Children who have received a diagnosis of another disability

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  • A child who is struggling with potty training

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  • Children who need 1:1 support with learning new skills

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  • A child struggling in school or with homework

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  • An older child who has difficulty with friends​

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  • Parents who want more skills or feel out of control

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  • Families in crisis

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What family involvement looks like:

  • Our whole-family program includes siblings, parents, peers, extended family, and others involved in the child’s life.

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  • Interventionists can teach the skill first during a one-on-one session, then allow the child to practice the new skill with siblings, parents, and neighborhood friends.

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How will the school work?

  • Small Class Size- 6 student per class

  • Goal- 24 student in 1st year

  • Class supported by at least 1 BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and 2 RBT's (Registered Behavior Technicians)

  • Positive Behavior Support at all times 

  • Students grouped based on ability and age

  • ​Parent involvement required! (spend time in class, volunteer for the board, advocate for funding, teach specialized topics, plan activities in the community, help the student participate in service projects)

  • Teachers will teach and ABA staff will support the students to engage in the learning

  • Limited use of technology in the classroom! This will be hands on learning with social interaction being taught in all activities

  • High expectations for each child with monthly parent meeting to discuss progress

  • Engagement in the community with frequent activities outside of the school building

  • Service oriented- our students need to learn to give to others and not always be the recipient of service.  They have something to give and should not be the center of their own world

  • Outside providers (OT, PT, Speech) will be welcome to provide services at the school 

  • Accreditation will be sought after two years

 

Ascent Behavioral Analysis
Shelley Burbank, M Ed, BCBA, LBA
2685 Airport Rd
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-6396

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How will this school be funded?
(Goal- Less than $100 per month for tuition out of pocket)

  • Grants

  • Scholarships

  • ABA support billed to private insurance and Medicaid

  • Title funds

  • Private pay

  • Big Sky Scholarship

  • Other legislative funding that may be approved in the 2027 Session (We will ask parents to advocate for funding bills)

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