Getting Started
How does my child obtain services?
Due to the Autism Insurance Mandate SB 2654, passed in Florida in 2008, all children diagnosed on the autism spectrum qualify for Applied Behavior Analysis through their insurance. Also, SB 2654 mandates individuals must have been diagnosed with a developmental disability at 8 years of age or younger to be eligible. Coverage is extended to those older that 18 as long as they are in high school. Coverage for the treatment of autism is subject to a maximum annual benefit of $36,000 and a lifetime limit of $200,000. This means that KMAS can serve almost any child referred to us because we are in-network with most major insurance carriers and Medical. We believe every child should have access to high-quality ABA services no matter their family’s financial status.
When a child is referred to us by a parent or caseworker, we work with your insurance company to obtain an initial authorization for an assessment. Our assessment phase takes 6 to 8 weeks. During the evaluation, we work closely with your family to identify goals and hopes for your child. We also conduct our assessment, which uses well-researched tools in the field.
Our assessments typically include one of the following:
Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-III (VABS-III)
We also conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to identify the function of target behaviors we would like to decrease, like tantrums, aggression, or self-injury. We then identify replacement behaviors we would like to see increased, like appropriate functional communication.
How much therapy does my child need?
This depends on your child’s current abilities and is determined after the initial assessment. However, research shows that an early intervention ABA program is most effective with 20-40 hours per week. Once children enter school, we typically fade services to 10-20 hours per week, depending on their needs. Early intervention services occur during a crucial time in your child’s development. Receiving high-quality one-on-one ABA therapy during this time is important for future progress.
Why is early intervention so important?
Research shows that children who receive intensive early intervention services experience significantly improved outcomes. These include positive growth in communication, socials skills, and adaptive behaviors. When children are young, the brain is still very flexible, and long-lasting behavioral changes are possible. Early intervention ABA therapy encourages positive changes in the brain.
What age range does Kids Matter ABA Solutions, LLC service?
We provide early intervention services for children ages 2 - 12.
Insurances Accepted
We accept commercial insurances such as Cigna and Aetna.
