Where are you located?

We do not have a clinic or office open to the public as we provide home-based and community-based services. For in-person home-based services, we currently serve Loudoun and Fairfax counties! We provide telehealth services all over Virginia.

What age do you service?

While most of our clients are 18 months to 18 years old, we serve clients of all ages!

Children and adults can benefit from ABA! Although research shows the ideal age to start ABA therapy is between 2-6 years old, older children, teens, and adults can still benefit from ABA-based treatment.

Do you provide telehealth services?

Yes, we provide telehealth services. Telehealth is provided depending on the client’s needs, insurance plan, and appropriateness of telehealth services.

Which insurances are you in-network with?

Empowered Minds ABA accepts a several commercial insurance and plans and Medicaid. Currently, we are in-network with Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Healthkeepers+, Carefirst, and Cigna.

If your insurance carrier is not listed, we may request a single case agreement from your insurance to pay for the services. Contact us to learn more and/or to discuss private pay options.

What is ABA therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientific method of observing behavior, teaching socially-relevant skills, and decreasing challenging behavior.

What is the role of the parent?

Parent participation is essential to their client’s progress. Since sessions are in-home, we encourage parents and family members to participate in the session when possible. In addition, for clients under 18 years of age, or who have a guardianship, we require parents/caregivers to attend a minimum of 1 hour of caregiver collaboration meetings with the Behavior Analyst.

How long does therapy last?

This depends on many factors (hours of treatment received, consistency of implementing protocols outside of sessions, starting age and level of skills, consistency of therapy sessions, and more!). There is no definitive timeline, but research shows that the earlier you get started then the more impact can be made by ABA.

Is ABA only for children with autism?

ABA has been used for so many things beyond autism! It has grown popular in the autism area due to research showing it to be the most effective treatment for autism symptoms.

Although, ABA is effective in addressing so much more! We focus on using the principles of behavior and reinforcement to make improvements in our daily actions.

What are common skills and behaviors addressed in ABA?

Play and problem-solving

Self-help skills and activities of daily living (ADLs)

Challenging behaviors and self-injurious behaviors

Social communication and interaction skills

Attention and focus

Occupational/Vocational skills

Anxiety symptoms

Can my child receive ABA therapy if they already receive Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, and/or Physical therapy?

Absolutely! Your child can receive ABA in addition to other services. In fact, combining these therapies can be highly beneficial, as each addresses different areas of development. We encourage families to pursue all recommended treatments to support their child’s progress. Our team is committed to collaborating with your child’s other service providers to ensure a coordinated and effective approach tailored to your child’s unique needs.