Demand for services is high so there may be several delays in accessing services. We recommend starting the process as soon as possible.
The Offerdahl Autism Discovery Center (OADC) offers focused applied behavioral analysis (ABA) treatment. ABA is different from comprehensive treatment in that comprehensive treatment is typically much more intense than focused treatment. Focused ABA treatment targets a few specific goals at any given time.
The OADC is working toward the development of a comprehensive ABA program in the future. If your child needs a comprehensive program, there are a number of local ABA providers who provide comprehensive treatment. We recommend you contact one of those providers.
Currently, the Offerdahl Autism Discovery Center serves children ages 1 through 10.
To be eligible for services with, a child must be certified disabled. This certification can be complete through a process called SMRT.
Behavior analysis is a natural science focused on understanding the behavior of individuals. Behavior analysts recognize that behavior is something people do, not who they are; that behavior is learned; and that there are specific factors in an individual’s environment that reliably influence their behavioral choices.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the application of these scientific principles to socially important behaviors. ABA has made valuable discoveries that address healthy eating, education, sports performance, organizational management, and workplace safety, among many others. ABA is best known as an evidence-based strategy for improving the lives of individuals with pervasive developmental disabilities, such as autism.