1:1 ABA Therapy
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We are a center located in the municipality of Guaynabo, PR, offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children up to 6 years of age. We specialize in evaluation and individualized treatments, tailored to the specific needs of each student.
CENTER-BASED THERAPY.
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We recognize the lack of information about ABA services in Puerto Rico. In our individualized therapy center your child can receive a specialized service. At Spectrum ABA Services we are here to guide and support you throughout the whole process.
About Us
Our team is made up of “Registered Behavior Technicians” (RBTs) and our “Board Certified Behavior Analyst” (BCBA).
Appointments
If you are interested in any of our services, please provide us with some brief information and request an appointment. We are here to serve you!
OUR SERVICES
How can we help?
Assessments
We conduct assessments to identify deficits in verbal behavior, learning, and social skills. In this evaluation, we identify barriers that interfere with the development of verbal repertoire Also, includes a transition assessment which determines the best learning environment. Every 6 months, progress is evaluated over the course of a treatment program.
Behavior Assessments
It focuses on identifying the function and environmental aspects that maintain or contribute to an identified behavior. Descriptive and indirect evaluations are used for the development of a treatment plan. The goal of this evaluation is to create a treatment plan that provides proactive and reactive interventions; as well as provide functionally equivalent behaviors.
Treatment Plans
It consists of goals and objectives to be met during therapy. The treatment plan also includes a data collection system to measure progress. This is discussed with the therapist (RBT) who is in charge of executing the plan; as well as discussed with the student’s parents. Our treatment plans are continuously supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA.
ABA Therapy
Our RBTs provide individualized therapy created by a BCBA Each child has their individual therapist who provides 1:1 therapy We work with interventions with scientific evidence in different scenarios such as: table work, natural environment, social skills, etc. This therapy is provided at our center in Guaynabo.
RBT Supervision
We provide supervision of Registered Behavior Technician, RBT, only to people working for Spectrum ABA Services PR.
Parent Consulting
At this time, we provide ongoing training only to parents of children receiving therapy with Spectrum ABA Services.
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FOUNDER
Laura Maldonado
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Laura Maldonado, owner of Spectrum ABA Services PR, has a master’s degree in psychology with a specialty in autism from Carlos Albizu University in San Juan, PR. Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) earned her graduate certification from the University of Massachusetts (UMASS Lowell). Laura, who has over 10 years of experience working with the functionally diverse population, developed her ABA expertise in the city of Boston, Massachusetts.
Payment Methods
We offer our services through private pay, Remedio Provisional, Tricare Overseas, and CHAMP VA.
F.A.Q.
Frequent Questions
Yes, we are Provisional Remedy (Remedio Provisional) providers.
At the moment, we work with children up to 6 years old.
Supervision is provided only to our staff. If you are interested in working with us, you can send your resume to info@spectrumabapr.com.
Therapy can be provided in Spanish or English.
Yes, we offer evaluations. Get in touch with us at 787-221-0874 for more information.
At the moment, Tricare and CHAMP VA.
No, only in our center located in Guaynabo.
No, although for insurance purposes your child must have the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) diagnosis.