A Service Provider of Hi-5 ABA
Central Virginia Office
Helping children with autism reach their full potential
Banks, Helayna, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Helayna Banks is a Board Certified/Licensed Behavior Analyst who holds a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College, specializing in Child and Adolescent Therapy. She received her ABA Certification from Florida Institute of Technology and became certified as a BCBA in May of 2017. Prior to that, she was certified as a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst in August of 2016. She has over ten years of experience working with children from 2-18 with varying diagnoses, including Autism, Down Syndrome, ADD, and several other developmental disorders in the home, clinic, and school environments.
Service Process Overview
A step-by-step guide to engaging and completing services effectively, ensuring client satisfaction throughout.
About Us
Applied Behavior Analysis is a research-based, data-driven approach toward helping people and organizations improve human behavior. ABA is especially applicable to children with autism, assisting them to better communicate, acquire social skills, and develop appropriate behavior. Services begin with an initial assessment and orientation to services performed by a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). The client must be present for both meetings. After the initial assessment, the analyst will design a treatment plan and apply for authorization from an applicable insurer.
During Orientation, the analyst and parent(s) will plan a weekly treatment schedule. Direct therapy generally runs 10-30 hours/week, depending upon the client’s needs, and is performed substantially by one or more behavior technicians under the analyst’s direction. The analyst provides specific instruction to the behavior techs, performs remote and/or on-site supervision as appropriate, and modifies the treatment plan as progress occurs. Reassessment and reauthorizations typically occur every six months if continued services remain necessary.
What We Serve
Children under the age of 21 with developmental disabilities and autism require specialized support and understanding. These young individuals may face unique challenges in communication, social interactions, and learning. It is essential to provide tailored resources and interventions to help them thrive and reach their full potential in various environments.
- Medicaid
- Private Pay
- Health Insurance
GET STARTED TODAY
Individual ABA goals are developed and targeted throughout the day to include independent skills, social opportunities, appropriate play skills, and management of challenging behaviors. To request information about the availability of ABA services please click the link below.