Home-Based Applied Behavior Analysis Services

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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
Elizabeth Lipp, M.A., BCBA, LBA 434-221-6077

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
Melissa Shuler, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA - 540-395-9142

Roanoke

Jaci Nye, MS, BCBA, LBA  -  434-485-1264 
Brittany Bocock, MS, BCBA LBA  -  434-215-4133

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 strategies
Objectives include:
 → increased communication and adaptive functioning skills
 → decreased inappropriate behaviors in the home and community.

For More Information

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For more information or to refer a child to the Centra Autism In-Home Program, contact Crystal Collette, MS, BCBA, LBA, Director of Autism Services, 434.200.5750 , or email crystal.collette@centrahealth.com.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Many in-home providers utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to promote behavior change and improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. ABA requires a comprehensive assessment in order to develop an individual support plan to address the individual's specific needs.

ABA interventions focus on:

  • Behavior reduction and replacement behaviors
  • Adaptive/independent living skills
  • Functional communication training
  • Social skills training
  • Parent training
  • Case coordination

Collaborative Approach

Collaborative Approach
Collaborative Approach

Under the supervision of licensed behavior analysts, registered behavior technicians work with the child and parents to teach them how to utilize ABA principles. The technicians also help coordinate services by communicating with schools, physicians, agencies and other service providers.

This collaborative approach enhances and strengthens the plan of care to help achieve the best outcomes for the child and the family.