Garner Behavior Services LLC Autism Therapy Center Dana Garner, BCBA-D, LBS, Owner and Director of GBS, LLC Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 1
Dana Garner, Garner Behavior Services, LLC • Professor at Pennsylvania State University • Ethics for Behavior Analysts • Practicum for Behavior Analysts • Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Doctorate Level (BCBA-D) • Licensed Behavior Specialist under PA State Board of Medicine (LBS) • Autism Specialist (Professional Development certificate in Autism) • CPH & Associates Limited Liability Insurance (coverage for company, employees, and contractors) • FBI fingerprinting, Criminal Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance (for all staff) • PhD in Special Education, Pennsylvania State University • MA in Applied Behavior Analysis, Penn State Harrisburg • BA in Psychology, Indiana University of PA Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 2
GBS Staff: (current) • Erin: Lead Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, in college to be a Physical Therapist. • Melissa: Registered Behavior Technician, in college to be an Occupational Therapist • Nicole: Behavior Technician, Certified Teacher • Pauline: Registered Behavior Technician, Head Start Lead Teacher, NM (Continuing to hire RBT’s and BT’s and LBS/BCBA’s) Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 3
Our Center: Montoursville, PA Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 4
What are we? • Autism Therapy Center: • Intensive 1:1 behavioral interventions for children with Autism ages 3-7. • Focus on intensive EARLY INTERVENTION for best results • Focus on Pre-K skills to reduce level of support when entering school • Development of communication, social and life skills (ie, toileting, eating, etc) • Focus on core issues of Autism • Reduction of problem behaviors (tantrums, aggression, etc) • Reduce socially isolating behaviors • Interventions based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis • Research based interventions that over 30 years have shown their efficacy in decreasing problem behaviors and increasing functional skills for children with Autism. Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 5
Current Services Provided • Children’s Services • Intensive behavioral instruction 12-3:00 Monday through Thursday • Incorporate play, socialization, following instructions, learning to learn skills • Data based progress (data collected daily on child’s progress) Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 6
Functional School Skill: cutting on a line Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 7
1:1 Session: Target-Receptive Identification Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 8
Data based decisions and tracking progress Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 9
Why Applied Behavior Analysis? • All programs are tailored to the individual needs of the child • Data driven, decisions are based on the data, not a “whim” • ABA has over 30 years of research base behind the techniques • ABA promotes use of reinforcers, fun learning environment, and letting the child guide you in how to teach the skill • ABA, as a treatment for autism, is endorsed by: • The Surgeon General of the United States • American Academy of Neurology • American Academy of Pediatrics • American Psychological Association • National Institute of Mental Health • National Institute of Child Health and Human Development • Autism Society of America • Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics • http://appliedbehaviorcenter.com/aba-endorsements/ Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 10
How to get services • Autism diagnosis by psychologist/neuropsychologist/psychiatrist.. Or other qualified diagnostician. • Need current copy of diagnostic evaluation (less than 1 year old). Evaluation needs to recommend ABA services. • Major Medical Insurance. • We are currently credentialed with: Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, Highmark, First Priority, Premier Blue… (and other Blues). • Will be Optum credentialed this fall. • Parent will need to provide copy of insurance card, we will call to verify eligibility. • Having insurance does not guarantee eligibility for services . • Currently accepting applications for afternoon 1:1 sessions (insurance) and 3:1 behavior/learning sessions for spring (private pay) Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 11
Where are we going: Future Vision • Expand children's services: • Fall 2018: After school 1:1 program for children ages 8-12, 3:30-5pm • Morning session added • Summer ESY alternative program (related therapy) • In-home services and on site training for family • Behavior and Communication Program (planned for Spring 2018) • “step down” therapy, 3:1 ratio of children/adult • Children who do not have a diagnosis yet, or insurance GBS can accept • Private pay • Begin Adult Services • Enroll in Adult Waiver • Provide adult programs (still being developed and explored, tentatively aiming for Fall 2018 to start adult programs) Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 12
Community Outreach • GBS understands not all parents have an insurance that will cover services, or they are unable to pay out of pocket. • For every 3 insurance based clients ages 2-12, GBS will accept a pro- bono client based on need (ie, financial, lack of insurance, etc) for two sessions weekly for 3 months. • Free parent training and workshops 2-3x yearly • Speaking to churches, schools, community groups and colleges about the needs of individuals with Autism. Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 13
Thank you for your consideration! • Thanks!! • Dana Garner • Aba.garner@gmail.com • 570.279.8090 • Find us on FB “Garner Behavior Services LLC” • Twitter: GBSautism • Instagram: GBSautism Garner Behavior Services LLC 2017 14
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