WHAT WE’RE GOOD AT
ABA THERAPY
ABA therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is an intensive treatment program that has been proven effective at improving socially significant behaviors, such as social skills, language and communication, reading, academics, and other adaptive living skills that your child needs to thrive.
By systematically applying principles and techniques based on the science of learning and behavior, ABA is able to teach these skills by breaking them down into concrete steps. We track data to measure the progress of your child and ensure that we are meeting our goals.
Using the principles of ABA we help our learners develop new skills, as well as to modify any problem behaviors. We do this by looking at the function, or the reason for, each behavior. The use of reinforcement is critical to an ABA program and allows us to make learning fun for your child!
At Unlocking The SpectruM We Put Family First
Since its founding in 2009 Unlocking The Spectrum has helped hundreds of children with autism meet their potential. We create individualized programs for our clients AND their families.
At Unlocking The Spectrum we go above and beyond to ensure your child is receiving everything they need to reach their goals, whether that be extra hours with our BCBAs at no additional cost to our client, training for parents, or support after you've transitioned to a school setting. We are here every step of the way and through it all are committed to making the highest quality ABA affordable for your family.
How we can assist you
ABA SERVICES HERE TO HELP YOUR FAMILY
1-On-1 Direct Instruction
Individualized Programs
Personalized Life Skills Programming
Classroom Readiness Programs
Desensitization Programs
INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS
Individualized treatment plan for each child addressing developmental, social, adaptive, and behavioral needs.
SKILLS ASSESSMENTS
Skills assessments allow us to develop a personalized program for your child. Assessments are done using the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland, SSIS, AFLS, BDI-2, and/or other developmentally appropriate assessments addressing communication skills, functional skills, and social skills.
IN-HOME CONSULTATION
In-home BCBA consultation, which includes parent training and regularly scheduled team meetings with all members of a child’s team.
INSURANCE VERIFICATION
Verification of insurance coverage, as well as assistance securing insurance that will cover services under the Indiana and Texas Autism Mandates.
ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY
One on One ABA therapy provided in a variety of environments (center, home, school and/or community).
FUNCTIONAL ANALYSES
Functional Behavior Assessments(FBA)/Functional Analyses (FA) of challenging behaviors. This allows us to develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans, including providing training and support for therapists and families. FBAs/FAs are completed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
DESENSITIZATION PROGRAMS
Desensitization programs for dentist appointments, doctor appointments, haircuts, etc.
OTHER SERVICES
Other services include: social skills training, toilet training, weekly program review by a program manager, summer camps and programs, hiring, scheduling, and ongoing training of therapists, client advocacy and IEP meeting support to UTS clients, completion and submission of all billing claims.
Experienced & Friendly
Leadership Team
Marc Baumgardt, MS BCBA
Executive Director
Carrie Cruz, MS, BCBA
Director of Training
Leslie Lynch, MS, BCBA
Clinical Director
Andrew Capezzera, MA, BCBA
Director of Texas
Rina Kapadia
Director of Human Resources
Courtney Pingleton, MS, BCBA
Assistant Director of Training
Brandon Brown, MA, BCBA
Assistant Clinical Director
Maeggan Haase, MA, BCBA
Regional Director – Terre Haute
Destiney Turner, MEd, BCBA
Regional Director – Seymour
Amy Fesler, MA, BCBA
Regional Director – Bloomington
Hanna Tolbert, MEd, BCBA
Regional Director – Bloomington
Dakotah Hardy, MA, BCBA
Regional Director – Longview
Angela Stokes, MS, BCBA
Regional Director – Indianapolis
Amy Benton
Administrative Manager
Samantha Gregory
Intake Coordinator
Mary Lucas
Human Resources Specialist
Meet Our Founders
Ilana Hernandez, MA, BCBA
Founder
Ilana Hernandez, MA, BCBA
Founder
Ilana and David started Unlocking the Spectrum in 2009 with the mission of making the highest quality ABA therapy accessible to all children with autism, because every child deserves an ethical, compassionate approach that lets them reach their maximum potential while still feeling like a kid.
From the beginning, Ilana and David have understood that to do this they needed to create a home where ABA professionals could engage their passion and creativity to build lasting, meaningful careers with the collaboration and support of the entire team at Unlocking The Spectrum. A place where everyone, clients and professionals alike, are meant to thrive and have fun while learning and growing!
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