ABvivA ABA FAQs

🌈 About ABVIVA

What is ABVIVA?
ABVIVA is a modern ABA therapy organization dedicated to improving lives through science, compassion, and innovation. We provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children, teens, and families in home, school, and community settings.

What does “ABVIVA” mean?
Our name combines “ABA” and “viva,” the Latin word for life — because we don’t just do ABA, we live it.

Where does ABVIVA provide services?
We currently serve families in Colorado (Colorado Springs/Denver), Georgia (Atlanta metro), and Tennessee, with expanding operations in other states.

What makes ABVIVA different from other ABA providers?

• Human-centered, tech-enabled approach (Motivity, telehealth, data dashboards)

• Bilingual support for Spanish-speaking families

• Focus on functional communication, independence, and family empowerment

• Seamless collaboration between BCBAs, RBTs, teachers, and caregivers

• A culture that values living the science of behavior every day

Is ABVIVA only for children with autism?
No. While we specialize in autism, our services also help individuals with ADHD, developmental delays, learning differences, and social-emotional challenges.

💬 About ABA Therapy

What is ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based approach that uses reinforcement and data-driven methods to teach meaningful skills and reduce challenging behaviors.

What goals can ABA address?

• Communication and language

• Social skills and play

• Emotional regulation and coping

• Daily living skills (dressing, eating, hygiene)

• Safety and independence

• Reducing challenging behaviors like aggression, tantrums, or self-injury

How many hours per week are typical?
Most children benefit from 10–25 hours per week of therapy, based on assessment results and family needs. Your BCBA will recommend an individualized plan.

Who provides the therapy?

• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): designs and supervises your child’s program.

• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician): works directly with your child to teach skills.

• Caregivers and educators: trained to generalize skills at home and school.

10️⃣ Where does therapy take place?
In the home, school, community, or clinic setting, depending on the goals and the child’s needs.

🧾 Starting Services

How do I start with ABVIVA?
Contact us through our website form or by phone. We’ll gather basic information, verify insurance, and schedule an initial assessment with a BCBA.

1What is an initial assessment?
It’s a structured process that identifies your child’s strengths, needs, and goals. It includes observation, caregiver interviews, and standardized tools like the Vineland-3 or BLAF.

How long does it take to start therapy?
Typically 2–4 weeks after assessment and insurance approval, depending on scheduling and staff availability.

What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with most major insurance companies, including Colorado Medicaid, Georgia Medicaid, and commercial payers such as BCBS, United, Aetna, and Cigna.

Do you offer private pay or school contracts?
Yes — we support private pay options and school-based ABA consulting for districts and charter programs.

💙 Caregiver Involvement

How are parents involved in ABA?
Parents are central to the process! We include Parent Training sessions to teach strategies, review progress, and help generalize skills to daily life.

How do you measure progress?
Every skill is tracked with objective data in Motivity. Families receive visual progress updates and clear explanations during team meetings.

What if my child doesn’t like therapy?
We use pairing and preference assessments to make learning fun and meaningful — children should want to come to session!

How do you handle challenging behaviors?
We conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to understand why behaviors happen, then teach replacement skills using positive, evidence-based methods.

How do you ensure quality and safety?

• All staff are background checked and supervised weekly

• Programs are individualized and reviewed regularly

• We follow BACB ethics, HIPAA standards, and state safety guidelines

🌎 Bilingual & Community Support

¿ABVIVA ofrece servicios en español?
¡Sí! Tenemos terapeutas bilingües y materiales en inglés y español para apoyar a las familias hispanohablantes en todo el proceso.

Do you collaborate with schools or doctors?
Absolutely — we communicate directly with teachers, physicians, and other providers to ensure a coordinated, whole-child approach.

🧭 Program Philosophy

What is ABVIVA’s mission?
To bring science, compassion, and innovation to behavioral healthcare — empowering families to live their best lives through meaningful behavior change.

What is ABVIVA’s vision?
To redefine what ABA looks like by building inclusive, bilingual, tech-driven, and family-focused therapy models that bring behavior to life.

What’s the meaning behind “We don’t just do ABA — we live it”?
It means ABA isn’t just a therapy method — it’s a philosophy of growth, learning, and human connection that guides everything we do.