At Third Wave, we believe that problem behavior occurs when an individual lacks a socially acceptable way of getting what they want and need. ABA is the application of decades of evidence-based treatment to behaviors that create barriers to learning and making friends. Behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, and inflexibility lead to the isolation of the learner and frustration from the very people our learners look to for support. Using an assessment to determine the triggers, behaviors of concern as well as a learner’s strengths, a plan is developed to create successful behavioral alternatives which are taught directly to the learner by a skilled therapist. ABA is considered the gold stand for treating behavioral challenges related to autism but the learner's individual desire to engage in the social norms at their own comfort level is considered deeply in the process.

Third-wave therapies come from the field of contextual behavioral analysis and are used also in counseling and psychology. These traditions prioritize holistic health and well-being over the reduction or elimination of unwanted behaviors, feelings, and emotions. Rather than viewing all behavior through the lens of the triggers and consequences, the contextual process of the behavior is explored. We ask how the belief or reaction was learned and in what context. Third-wave technologies include concepts such as paying attention to our thoughts and learning to recognize when our personal safety rules have become our own worst enemy. These evidence-based strategies enhance traditional ABA approaches by including Relational Frame Theory (RFT), the PEAK Comprehensive Assessment and Modules (PCA), DNA-V, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and essential mindfulness.

Compassionate ABA is taking the time to build rapport and trust with a client and their family. Learning what drives both the individual and the family and working together to develop a program that feels approachable and sustainable. It’s imperative to understand how each family is doing as a whole and at what level a family is ready to engage in the process. Every family has a unique set of circumstances that brought them to our door. A child may even have a history of trauma that is amplifying their challenges. Our passion for compassion will lead the way.

Remember the old rule that if the plane goes down a parent should take their oxygen mask first? It can feel counterintuitive and maybe even selfish. It is crucial in raising any child but particularly those raising a child with special needs, to be regulated when our children need us most. One of the hurdles of parenting is that it is the caregivers responsibility to notice when things are going south, and “oxygen” is needed. When a situation starts to escalate it can feel like there is little to no warning. No mask drops out of the ceiling signaling for us to take a break. How then, can we prepare ourselves for the unknown? We learn to anticipate the situation, check in with our own system, take a breath and create new patterns to soothe and regulate. Together we will learn when to grab the mask.

Third Wave ABA is a small private practice. After more than 30 years of serving clients in clinics, homes, schools, and agencies, in and out of the US, Third Wave was founded to better serve our community and to feel better about the personalized services we can offer.

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Third Wave ABA is an out-of-network (OON) service provider and will not bill your insurance provider for ABA therapy.

As the client, you will pay out-of-pocket for qualifying services. You will need to contact your insurance carrier about their coverage for out-of-network (OON) service providers.

Before starting services with Third Wave ABA, clients are expected to explore reimbursement amounts and authorization requirements.

A retainer/prepayment of $2000 is provided to Third Wave ABA before initiating services. Invoices and a superbill statement will be provided for your records with a request for replenishment of the retainer balance. Any remaining balance at the end of this agreement will be refunded back.

Billing will occur on the 10th and the 25th and will be deducted from the prepayment.

A superbill is a document that shows a list of services you received from a healthcare provider.

Depending upon your plan benefits, the superbill may be submitted to your insurance carrier for reimbursement of some of your out-of-pocket costs.

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