Our Unique Qualifications:

Our lead therapists have a combined 30 years teaching in the public schools of MA, providing direct service to children with special needs and delivering top quality ABA and speech and language therapy. 

Direct Instruction:

The purpose of this service is to assess learner needs and then develop learner skills through the provision of direct instruction in a one-on-one teaching environment several hours per week utilizing the methods of applied behavior analysis. In addition, this service affords the daily opportunity to train other instructors and parents through hands-on coaching in effective teaching methods that can be used across environments, e.g. at home, in school, in community settings, etc. The instruction will be delivered by well trained instructors in a well equipped environment. The instructors will be supervised by a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Effective data recording methods will be utilized and instructional decisions will be guided by student performance data.

Outreach Program:

The purpose of this service is to provide training and consultation to schools, agencies and home programs. The objectives of the OutReach Services division is to provide assessment of the instructional needs of persons with autism and/or related disabilities leading to the development of effective instructional programs based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis within local schools, agencies and home/community environments. The services are provided through local on-site consultation and training of teachers, parents, and other professionals. The OutReach staff are Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts, many with masters degrees, and all with extensive training within Confidence Connection.

Individual Learner Consultation/Assessment:

The purpose of this service is to provide the family and teaching staff with an assessment of the learner’s strengths and areas of need based upon direct observation and interaction with the learner. This assessment will be conducted in the Confidence Connection Clinic or in the student's school environment. A full range of skill domains, e.g. verbal behavior, self care, socialization, etc. will be assessed including those outlined in the ABLLS. Problem behavior that includes self-injury or behavior that interferes with learning will receive priority attention during the assessment. The assessment will also include a determination of the teaching methods which appear to facilitate the learner’s acquisition of important skills. Through hands-on coaching, the learner’s teaching staff will be trained to implement the most effective teaching procedures.

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