about south texas behavioral institute

Ideally, we would like to get your family in for a complimentary Meet and Greet within a week of your initial contact.  Upon completing the initial meeting, paperwork and insurance verification of ABA coverage, we will request an Authorization for Assessment.  Timelines and requirements vary slightly with each insurance but once we receive authorization for assessment, we schedule a few times for observation and assessment in the different settings.  Once Assessment is completed, the BCBA will analyze all the information then record all of the findings and recommendations within the Treatment Plan.  This plan will be checked internally and approved for submission.  An appointment will be set up with you to review the Treatment Plan and sign after any corrections or adjustments have been made.  The treatment plan is then submitted to the funding source of one-to-one ABA services.  We have found that this process can typically be achieved in about 3-6 weeks.   

Covid-19  has changed things a bit but with all the precautions in place, we continue to see clients primarily in our clinic and at home.  However, STXBI has always been known for going where we are needed!  Dependent on what the initial assessment indicates, we may provide ABA services in our clinic, at home, at daycares and in the community to generalize learning to all environments the individual typically finds himself in.  Is your child throwing tantrums at the grocery store or during religious service?  We have had success decreasing problem behaviors in these settings and many others by using positive pro-social ABA techniques. 

All of our clients’ treatment, regardless of the funding source, will be overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is fully licensed in the state of Texas as a Behavior Analyst (LBA).  The team will be chosen depending on the intensity recommended and level of expertise needed for the successful execution of programming.  Typically, most direct ABA therapy services will be provided by one or more highly trained and qualified Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT).  The BCBA will provide ongoing support to the RBTs working directly with the client through supervision and additional training.  The BCBA will intervene directly when necessary to modify a program due to mastery or lack of progress on a regular basis and will also provide parent training on a consistent and recurring schedule.  You can expect to see your BCBA on a weekly or at a minimum biweekly basis. 

At STXBI, we want to get to know your child as the unique individual that he or she is and promote meaningful growth.  ABA uses evidence-based behavioral interventions to support and continue to develop independence without focusing on the notion that there is a perfect way to be.  In working with children, we along with the parents must at times make assumptions about what is best for the child but aim to never target a behavior for reduction unless it is harmful or disruptive to  the child or others.  We strive to establish individualized treatment based on positive reinforcement and build on your child’s strengths and interests to give him or her the best chance at achieving his or her full potential.