Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Behavioral Health Works

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Narrative

We help people with autism and other developmental disabilities (DD) reach their potential by working collaboratively with families, schools, and relevant professionals. By focusing on ways in which people respond to their environment (behavior), we provide chances for them to learn in specific and observable ways, leading to a positive outcome (health).

Our Services

Early Intervention Services for Children Under Three

BHW’s intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for children under three is a comprehensive treatment approach that includes behavioral, speech, and occupational therapy for people facing autism and other DD.

Home-Based Services for People Over Three

Each person works 1:1 with a behavioral therapist on prescribed goals derived from an intervention plan. We use research-based methods in therapy with the intention to generalize skills across settings. Each session varies with the needs of the person but usually includes language acquisition, play skills, self-help skills, behavioral modification, and social skills trainings.

School-Based Services

BHW’s positive behavior support program includes 1:1 behavior intervention in various school settings. We address a broad range of challenging behaviors such as: aggression, running away, self-injury, and tantrums.

Our primary objectives are to improve school performance, replace challenging behaviors, and increase communication, social, and coping skills. BHW believes that students have more to gain when all relevant providers, including the school team, work as one collaborative and harmonious team. 

Service Types

• Family Support
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities
• Speech Therapy

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna Health
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA HMO Blue
• CIGNA Healthcare of Massachusetts
• Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
• Tufts Insurance Company
• United HealthCare Insurance Company
• United Healthcare of New England

Program Type

• Applied Behavior Analysis

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59

Languages Spoken

• American Sign Language
• Chinese-Cantonese
• Chinese-Mandarin
• Farsi
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home
• Services at School

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds