Who We Are
Nevada Behavior and Autism
About Us: Nevada Behavior and Autism is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals with autism throughout northeastern Nevada. Our team of skilled professionals offers a range of services designed to support children and families in various settings, including schools, homes, and our dedicated center in Elko.
Our Mission: We aim to empower individuals with autism by fostering their unique strengths and abilities. We believe in creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive, and we work collaboratively with families and educators to promote the best outcomes for our clients.
Services Offered:
- In-Home Therapy: Tailored support in the comfort of your own home to enhance daily living skills and social interactions.
- School-Based Services: Collaboration with local schools to provide therapeutic support during the school day, ensuring students receive the assistance they need to succeed academically and socially.
- Center-Based Therapy: Access to specialized programs and resources at our Elko center, designed to provide focused therapy in a supportive environment.
Why Choose Us:
- Experienced and compassionate team of licensed professionals.
- Customized treatment plans that cater to the individual needs of each client.
- Strong emphasis on family involvement and community collaboration.
Contact Us: Ready to learn more or schedule a consultation? Visit our website or contact us directly. Let us help you on your journey to success and growth.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.
Behavior Intervention
Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle. When a behavior is followed by a reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated. Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior. Behavior analysts began working with young children with Autism and related disorders in the 1960s. Early techniques often involved adults directing most of the instruction. Some allowed the child to take the lead. Since that time, a wide variety of ABA techniques have been developed for building useful skills and independence in learners with Autism from toddlers through adulthood.
These techniques can be used in structured situations such as a classroom lesson as well as in "everyday" situations such as family dinnertime or the neighborhood playground. Some ABA therapy sessions involve one-on-one interaction between the behavior analyst and the participant other in group instruction and natural settings.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. In addition, BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
All programs, therapy assessments and training are conducted by or overseen by License Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Registered Behavioral Technician
The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention plan. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The BACB, supervising the RBT, is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing.
ABA Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Emotionally Impaired
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) work with families to create in-home, school, or in clinic, behavior plans and programs that are administered by trained Registered Behavior Interventionists that work one-on-one with children to improve communication, language, social skills, routines, play skills and implement behavior plans using applied behavior analysis (ABA) teaching practices. Ongoing training and program review are provided to the family and RBT to ensure rapid sustainable growth.
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
ATAP is a state program to assistance all families with children with Autism to fund up to 6 hours of training a month by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and 20 hours a week in home programming by a Registered Behavior Technician.
To register please call 1-702-486-0096 ex 227 or 775-687-4210.
Insurance and Medicaid
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
We work with most insurance plans and Medicaid.
Medicaid covers ABA services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. In some cases, Medicaid approves services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and emotionally impaired children with supporting documentation.
Schools and Clinics
Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP)
Schools and Clinics
We provide ABA services in local community schools and in our clinics.
We conduct functional assessments, create behavior plans, and provide teacher and paraprofessional training.