Welcome Michelle Hickman BCBA

Hi-5 ABA Welcomes Michelle Hickman Hi-5 ABA welcomes Michelle Hickman.  Michelle offers in-home ABA services to children with autism and related developmental disabilities. Many BCBAs call rural towns “home,” but they take jobs in the suburbs or city because that’s where ABA businesses are predominantly located.  But, there are still many underserved families in the country who…

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For-Profit vs. Not-for-Profit Organizations.

Most new businesses wisely organize within some vehicle–typically corporation or LLC–which limits future liabilities and offers substantial protection to owners.  What is less understood are the differences between choosing a for-profit and not-for-profit organization.

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Fauquier Times Features Hi-5 ABA Founders

Hi-5 ABA founders, David and Stephanie Maddox, had the pleasure of meeting with Anita Sherman of the Fauquier Times. Anita wrote an article about Hi-5 ABA/ABC Behavior’s new clinic and sensory gym.  The piece also covers the vision and heart behind the organization. Anita wrote, “Maddox often gets teary when describing her work, which isn’t…

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Welcome Dr. Keith Belton

“Hi-5 ABA Welcomes Dr. Keith Belton” Hi-5 ABA welcomes new franchisee Dr. Keith Belton, BCBA-D, from Victorville, California.  When Keith wasn’t operating his restaurant franchise, he helped children in the neighboring school system work through behavioral struggles.  For years he worked during the day and went to school at night until he earned his BCBA…

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Personal and Professional Relationships

BACB Ethics Rules over multiple relationships focus primarily upon limiting professional relationships with clients where personal relationships also exist with the client or with others related to the client.  The underlying issue, however, is more than following the BACB rule.  It’s about understanding “conflicts-of-interest,” where they arise, how they are managed, and when they become problems.

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Welcome Coach Mike Thomas

Welcome Coach Mike Thomas! Hi-5 ABA welcomes new franchisee Coach Mike Thomas of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He has been a football coach and college scout for over two decades and has mentored many students.  They have attained their college aspirations because of their hard work and Mike’s help.  He has managed over a million dollars…

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