From versatile education programs to medical, mental and treatment intervention programs, ABS works with parents to find the best solution for students of all ages.
A Top Choice
Applied Behavioral Services is a comprehensive treatment training and educational placement center for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. We specialize in a range of treatment programs and parent-training consultations designed for both home and center-based learning. Our center provides intensive year-round placements, and is a certified provider for the Ohio Department of Education’s Scholarship Programs. Our specialized staff at is knowledgeable in all areas of Autism in order to ensure a more well-rounded learning and training experience for parent and child alike.
Comprehensive Program Offerings
- Educational Placement
- Toilet Training
- Behavior Modification Plans
- Verbal Behavior Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Counseling
- Sensory Integration
- Behavioral Counseling
- Speech Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Art Classes
- Social Skills Classes
Applied Behavioral Services Offers Two Distinct Programs for Children and Young Adults
Applied Behavioral Services offers a center-based education program that gives parents and students many options for finding their best education. Children and young adults ages 3-22 attend full-time or part-time special education classrooms at our four private facilities in Cincinnati, Dayton, and West Chester, Ohio. As an approved Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) with the Ohio Department of Education, you can rest assured your child gets the attention and quality education they deserve when you choose ABS.
Full-Year, Full-Day Group Education Classroom
This classroom is designed for learners that require individualized teaching methods and curriculum, are able to independently sit and attend in a small group setting, and are able to follow the classroom routine with minimal guidance.
- Small classroom ratios
- BCBA supervision
- BCBA services: Monthly 1-hour parent education review meeting, Parent training sessions available, and Online training classes for parents and caregivers
- Intervention Specialist Supervision
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Curriculum is individualized
- Teaching materials are individualized
- Learning is monitored daily for progress
- Students are placed with peers similar in age and ability
Prerequisite skills for full-day group placement include but are not limited to ability to work and play independently for short periods of time, ability to follow basic classroom instructions, and ability to imitate others and attend to the teacher.
Full-Year, Half-Day Small Group Education Classroom
This classroom is designed for learners that require individualized teaching methods and curriculum, require consistent practice to learn new skills, may have behaviors of concern that need addressed, and need assistance to follow the classroom routine and adult directions.
- Teacher-to-student ratio is 1 teacher with 2 students
- BCBA supervision
- BCBA services: Monthly 1-hour parent education review meeting, Parent training sessions available, and Online training classes for parents and caregivers
- Intervention Specialist Supervision
- Intensive communication training throughout the classroom period
- Curriculum is individualized
- Teaching materials are individualized
- Learning is monitored daily for progress
- Students are placed with peers similar in age and ability
- Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy services
Half-day education placement is recommended for the following students:
- Newly diagnosed students
- Students just beginning a formal education and/or treatment program
- Students who need practice learning how to sit and attend to a teacher
- If parents want to primarily focus on communication, social, and appropriate play skills
- Students requiring more intensive teaching
The full-year, half-day placement school schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-11:00pm OR 12:00pm-3:00pm.[/vc_column_text]
Applied Behavioral Services takes pride in applying individualized medical, mental health, and treatment services to improve a child’s functioning in all areas of development including but not limited to:
- Communication
- Social Skills
- Playing appropriately with toys and others Understanding their emotions Understanding others perspective Executive functioning
- Having a conversation
- Increasing independence with daily activities
One-on-One Services
In addition to our classrooms, we are able to help children with specialized, oneon-one treatment services. Many people call this ABA Therapy, or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. The treatment services are better described as behavior therapy where the behavior technician is specifically trained to apply the principles and procedures of ABA to improve behavior by teaching new skills, changing difficult behaviors, and increasing areas of strength.
Research has shown children with autism may make significant and faster gains when receiving one-on-one (1:1) treatment from 25-40 hours per week.
These services are typically paid for by private insurance, private pay and/ or school contracts.
Counseling
Our team of social workers and counselors offer counseling to improve specific skills like social interactions, attending, relationship building, how to manage
one’s emotions, and how to self-monitor.
These services are sometimes paid for by private insurance, Tri care, Medicaid, and private pay.
Support and Treatment
For individuals with Medicaid benefits, ABS West Chester is able to provide a specific support and treatment service called CPST. This stands for Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment.
CPST is a service only available in Ohio and is part of our state Medicaid services under the Ohio Department of Mental Health.
It consists of various activities for your child to participate in with a qualified mental health specialist. This typically includes activities that increase one’s independence in daily living activities, help a person meet their basic needs through communication training, provide training for parents and caregivers on the specific needs of their child, and offer other mental health treatments and strategies to improve functioning and behavior.
This service is only available to individuals that meet medical necessity and have access to Medicaid insurance benefits.
Speech Therapy
The ABS Speech Therapy Program provides speech therapy for all ages, included with tuition in a 1:1 setting or a small group, depending on the placement and needs of the individual.
Applied Behavioral Services offers a variety of additional services that may or may not be covered by insurance and/or private pay, including but not limited to:
- 1:1 intensive intervention sessions/support Individual speech therapy
- Social skills counseling
- Focus sessions
- Home therapy program
- Case management and support
- Intensive toilet training program
- Intensive eating program
- Blue-Week services
Therapy & classroom resources available per the treatment plan and/or IEP:
- Comprehensive parent training menu for home-school consistency
- Online curriculum such as: IXL Math, Headsprout, Learning A-Z, The Complete Curriculum Key Math, and Building Blocks
- Communication programs and apps such as ProLoQuo ToGo
- Core Curriculum Assessments and Data Tracking
- Principle services and oversight
- Continuing education for teachers and therapists
- Licensure supervision for employees