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FAQ: ABA Treatment Program
- Is
my child eligible?
- My
child is past preschool age, can he still benefit from
behavioral treatment?
- What
happens if my child is currently attending a daycare or
nursery school?
- Can
I have less than 15 hours a week of therapists working
with my child?
- Can
I decide at what days and times the sessions are conducted
for my child?
- Does
the program provide diagnosis?
- Do
you have a question that is not answered here?
Is my child eligible?
Children above the age of 23 months challenged by Autism,
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Development Disorder
Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), Asperger's Syndrome and
other related developmental difficulties looking to make
meaningful progress or recovery are suitable candidates
for our programs.
My child is past preschool age, can
he still benefit from behavioral treatment?
Absolutely. Although it is ideal to begin treatment while
the child is in preschool, older children have consistently
benefited from ABA behavioral treatment programs.
What happens if my child is currently
attending a daycare or nursery school?
The program follows established readiness criteria for entry
into organized programs such as daycare and nursery school.
Upon initial assessment, the clinical consultant will make
a recommendation regarding a child's participation in these
environments.
The goal for programming in daycare and nursery school is
to have a child as integrated, independent and successful
as possible. To meet this goal, the unique opportunities
provided by one on one instruction in the home is utilized
to maximize advancement of language and communication, academic
learning, self-help skills, socialization and play prior
to entering the daycare or nursery school environment. While
there are no set guidelines for all programs beginning solely
in the home, or for how long a child will learn only in
the home environment, programs typically begin in the family
home (or suitable alternative). Programming occurs within
nursery school and daycare environments at an appropriate
time for each child, and in a planned manner.
Can I have less than 15 hours a week
of therapists working with my child?
Although there are occasions during which a child's availability
if limited (for example, due to illness or medical appointments)
the program strives to provide a minimum of 15 hours of
session time weekly to each child. Permanent reductions
occur only as part of transitional plans upon program exit,
upon the
recommendation of the clinical consultant.
Can I decide at what days and times
the sessions are conducted for my child?
Although many important aspects of each child's program
are individualized, certain
aspects, such as days and hours of sessions are not. Individual
start and end times may vary slightly, but in general, sessions
follow a
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
format.
This closely mimics a typical daycare or school day, as
well
Does the program provide diagnosis?
Not at this time.
Do you have a question that is not
answered here?
Contact us at:
programs@asnsingapore.org
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