Gulf Coast ABA & Autism Services strives to help children with Autism, language, social skill deficits, and/or challenging behaviors to learn skills that will lead them to a better, happier life for themselves and their families. We specialize in children, ages three to fifteen, who are struggling with language, social skills, functional life skills, and/or behavior to achieve outcomes determined in conjunction with the family.
We believe that if the child is not learning we must change our teaching
services for the children
How we reach your child depends on what motivates them. First, we complete a detailed analysis focusing on the “why?” of the behavior. Then we formulate a customized step-by-step plan for all the adults involved to follow.
Language Development
We teach your child to communicate more effectively, no matter their diagnosis.
Hygiene
We use task analysis to break down each task and make it easier for your child to learn.
School-Readiness
We develop programs to prepare your child for the transition to school.
Community Skills
We encourage community outings, we program specifically for scenarios in the community including grocery stores, parks, recreational centers, and doctor offices.
Social Aptitudes
We develop social skills programs and ensure your child practices the skills with others.
Behavior
We develop specific protocols to teach “replacement behaviors,” for example, gaining an adult’s attention appropriately or asking for a break.
how we do it
+ Virtual ABA Therapy
Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) works with parents who aren’t prepared for or equipped to meet their child’s special needs, but have the strong desire to see their child’s behavior improve so they can succeed. All caregiver training will be conducted virtually.
+ Home Assesments
The Behavior Analyst will develop an assessment to determine what factors are contributing to the behaviors, and what is motivating the child to engage in the negative behavior. When a parent/caregiver feels that the strategies aren’t working or the child’s negative behavior is “out of the blue” or when inconsistent or unsafe behavior patterns are occurring, an FBA will be required. An independent BCBA can help pinpoint the antecedents to the behaviors, or the patterns in behaviors, and develop a plan to manage the behaviors. Examples of functions of behaviors are: attention-seeking or those with an automatic function (such as echolalia, or stereotypy. In addition the Behavior Analyst will utilize existing Assessments targeting Language, community and functional life skills such as VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program), and AFLS (the Assessment of Functional Living Skills) when applicable.
frequently asked questions
Services for Parents, Caregivers and Education Professionals
With 20 years of experience, including maintaining rigorous certification requirements through professional conferences and other learning opportunities, we are experts at helping other adults in a variety of ways.
CERTIFICATION
The Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) has strict requirements for those seeking to become Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA), and Masters’s level BCBAs. We provide mentoring and official supervision to these individuals remotely or in person.
TRAINING
The Behavior Analyst develops customized group training for school staff or caregivers to meet their needs. Trainings are a minimum of 7.5 hours, which can be spread out over three mornings or afternoons (after-school sessions). All participants will be given the opportunity to practice their skills and will receive feedback.
TELE-ABA
We are able to help parents understand patterns in their child’s behavior, the way of their child’s behavior, and to understand a step-by-step plan to help the child reduce certain behaviors will increasing “replacement behaviors” or skills.
how we do it
+ Supervision of those seeking Certification
Gulf Coast ABA & Autism Services offers in-person and remote supervision services to those seeking Behavior Analysis certification. Our BCBA, Andrea Constantino has received the eight (8) hour supervision course required by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board, and has served as the official Supervisor on record for over a dozen staff who have met the requirements to pass the BCBA exam.
+ Trainings
Private and public school teachers will benefit from customized group trainings incorporating evidence-based instruction and proven behavior management strategies (based on a function based assessment. The BCBA is available for quarterly group trainings. Trainings are a minimum of 7.5 hours, which can be spread out over three mornings or afternoons (after-school sessions). All participants will be given the opportunity to practice their skills and will receive feedback. Upon completion, staff will receive a Certificate for Proficiency in ABA Basics.
+ Tele-ABA (Distance Learning)/Consultation
To help more children and families across the country, Gulf Coast ABA & Autism Services offers individual consultation to parents/caregivers of children and teens with behavioral challenges and/or language delays via Tele-ABA. Using video-technology to interview parents, Andrea will complete a Functional Behavior Assessment and will provide caregivers with a plan of action. Through this service, Gulf Coast ABA & Autism Services is able to provide on-going consultation.