Home-Based Applied Behavior Analysis Services
Centra Health
Home-Based Applied Behavior Analysis Services
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps children with autism, developmental disabilities, and developmental/global delay and their families develop new skills together.
Our program uses research-supported practices of applied behavior analysis. We focus our data-driven methods on both the individual child and the family system as a whole to support progress.
Locations (our therapists will travel a 60 mile radius to provide services) & Contacts
Alleghany |
Melinda (Mindy) Hemp-Gardzinski , Ed.S., BCBA, LBA - 434-485-2890 |
Danville |
Heather Creech, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA - 434.485.2090 |
Farmville |
Jordan Hurst, MA, BCBA, LBA - 434-485-4753 |
Fredericksburg |
Amber Eaken , M.Ed, BCBA, LBA - 434-485-4699 |
Lynchburg |
Jessica Frye, MS, BCBA, LBA - 434-485-2768 Katherine Bruckner, M.S., BCBA, LBA - 434-944-4235 |
Petersburg |
Tara Ernst, MS, BCBA, LBA - 434-485-4763 |
Roanoke |
Jaci Nye, MS, BCBA, LBA - 434-485-1264 |
Tidewater |
TBD |
Most insurance and Medicaid accepted.
A team approach—with consistent, structured programming is the best treatment for children with autism. In-home services can help fulfill this objective. Working with families in their own environment can also help reduce family stress and improve a child’s functioning.
Centra's in-home services provide ABA therapy in conjunction with person-centered treatment to reduce maladaptive behaviors and teach adaptive communication and social skills, for clients up to age 21.
Services include:
• Evidence-based, measurable, and medically necessary techniques
• Behavioral therapy in conjunction with multi-disciplinary clinical and medical services
• Focus on generalization of behaviors
• Family training to ensure ability to implement behavioral modification strategiesObjectives include:
→ increased communication and adaptive functioning skills
→ decreased inappropriate behaviors in the home and community.