Sponsor of the Month-BehaviorWorks ABA

Inclusion Experts

BehaviorWorks offers an early intensive intervention model up to age 10 and incorporates state-of-the-art technology to deliver evidence-based services. Parents have access to a parent portal

that offers them information on exactly what skills are being worked on each day. This helps families stay informed and involved. After age 10, conversations occur with the family about schoolbased options. These may be a collaborative ABA in-school approach or a transition plan into a supportive school environment. ABA therapy can be continued into the teenage years if that medically necessary. BehaviorWorks can stay involved even after the child leaves the intensive ABA program with behavior support services. This gives each client the opportunity to have continuity of behavioral care and leads to better outcomes and the best environment for each child.

BehaviorWorks ABA Building

“BehaviorWorks delivers best-inclass applied behavior analysis therapy for children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. We are integration experts who specialize in behavior analysis with a school readiness model. We support children and families where they need it most whether that is in a clinic, in home or in school. Our team has comprehensive ABA training and participates in on-going continued education and supervision. Our mission is to bring our willingness, professionalism, and optimism to help support your child and family to lead a more happy, independent, and integrated life,” explains Ann Baloski, BehaviorWork’s owner and founder.

Ann Baloski

BehaviorWorks in clinic services differ because they offer a 7-hour day at the clinic that best mimics the rigorous expectation and learning a child may receive in school. “We like that we can help families and children become accustomed to a schedule and consistency with our drop-off and pick-up routines,” Baloski said.

Behavior change that lasts a lifetime

BehaviorWorks has systematically developed program tools that align with a child’s development milestones. With small group exposure and daily schedules that are individualized, children develop the communication and social skills they need to thrive.

In their clinic they offer a “Little Learners” program for children aged 3 to 5 and a “School Readiness” program for children aged 5 to 10. The programs increase the difficulty for the client only when they have learned all the foundational skills needed. Each child receives an individual treatment plan and a therapy day that is personalized for them. The team teaches children to play, to follow instructions and to complete life skills. All this is done with compassion and not through strict compliance training. “We focus on transferring the motivation to the intrinsic motivators within the natural environment as those motivators will remain after therapy is over,” Baloski emphasized. “We focus on self-help skills that will allow the individual to be most successful as an adult. We teach toileting independence, hand washing, and independent leisure skills, along with all the other things you expect from your ABA provider. It is wonderful to see the pride children have as they learn the skills they need for life.”

Problem Solving

Behavior consultants are ABA trained and participate in monthly supervision with a BCBA and Clinical Psychologist. Baloski encourages caregivers and therapists to try and see the world through the eyes of the client. “The best therapists have a natural empathy that serves to calm and understand the challenges that individuals may be struggling with,” she said. “If we can try to assess how the world feels for them, we can more clearly see the triggers, reinforcers, and motivators that can be used to help teach the skills [they need].”

As BehaviorWorks ABA’s founder and owner, Ann Baloski values her team and has worked to build a person-first company that is a fun place to work. BehaviorWorks is unique from other ABA companies and works hard to be child-centered and family-centered. The team is devoted to assisting others, keeps informed about the latest research, practices a high standard of ethical responsibility, and encourages each other daily. Teamwork and collaboration are central to the services provided.

Social Skills Groups

Early in her career, Ann worked with Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration to assist in the closure of state-operated facilities for adults with intellectual impairment. She worked with a team that closed two facilities and ultimately found homes and inclusive support for more than 800 individuals in the community setting. This early work experience helped shape her therapy and practice. She is a tireless advocate for inclusion and the development of functional life skills to promote independence. She is a strong advocate for meaningful public policy, women in leadership, and the benefits of inclusive natural environment training. While growing up, Baloski’s family owned a trucking company, and many of her cousins and other relatives started their own businesses. Entrepreneurship is in her blood; therefore when she took the leap of faith to open BehaviorWorks ABA in 2006, it felt like a natural fit, just like naturally ABA is the best fit for their clients.

Parenting Support

Interested in learning more? Visit www.behaviorworksaba.com.

Business Contact formation BehaviorWorks ABA 618 N High School Rd., Ste A Indianapolis, IN 46214

Phone: 317-731-7777

Email: info@behaviorworksaba.com

Website: www.behaviorworksaba.com

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