The following contains important information about Path 2 Potential Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professional services and practice policies. It is important that you read through this information carefully and ask any questions for clarification at any time. When you eSign this document, it will represent an agreement between you and Extraordinary Pediatric to provide ABA services. You, the consumer, reserve the right to withdraw at any time from these services.
Services Offered
Path 2 Potential abides by the Behavior Analyst Certification Guidelines for Responsible Conduct.
- Admission into ABA Therapy will be available for children, adolescents, and adults with an Autism or other Autism Disorder.
- If needed, Path 2 Potential will provide the client/family with contact information for other professionals who may be better able to assist with the needs of the client if Path 2 Potential is unable to meet specific treatment needs.
- Services will focus on the development and implementation of a functional behavior assessment and an ABA treatment plan.
- Path 2 Potential provides ABA services based on the client's current level of individualized needs.
- Upon discharge, recommendations will be provided as a way to support continued progress or address persisting concerns.
- The contents of both the assessment and treatment plan will be explained to the client and/or family.
- Path 2 Potential understands that this information is confidential, and will abide by established confidentiality policies and procedures.
Assessment, Preparation, and Participation
It is important for any individual to perform at their best during an assessment. Please let the Path 2 Potential ABA office know of any illness or changes in medication or diet that may necessitate an assessment to be rescheduled. Path 2 Potential also asks that our clients and/or families share information about an individual's preferences, dislikes, and needs that may arise during a clinical assessment.
Additionally, parent/caregiver participation is an expectation of service. Participation may include team meeting, data collection, and implementation and involvement in the implementation of recommended strategies.
Appointments
Path 2 Potential ABA Staff is committed to providing consistent, reliable service as scheduled and agreed upon by the client/family. Path 2 Potential proposes a preliminary set of hours for ABA services within the initial treatment plan, taking into consideration medical necessity, and results of the behavioral assessment.
Cancellation Policy
Path 2 Potential understands that circumstances, such as illness or family emergency, may arise which necessitate the occasional cancellation or appointments. Path 2 Potential's policy is for a client or family to contact the assigned behavior specialist/analyst directly to cancel or re-schedule session(s). Excessive cancellations by a client/family may result in termination of services, as consistency of the delivery of services as proposed in a treatment plan is critical. Path 2 Potential does ask that you attempt to give at least 12 hours notice when cancelling or re-scheduling an appointment.
Access to Records
Path 2 Potential does not release any client records unless there has been authorization on behalf of the client to do so. All clients must sign and Authorization of Exchange of Information form so that they may allow exchange of his or her records to referring physicians or other individuals who need access to their medical records with EP.
Communication
Path 2 Potential is committed to responding to any questions or comments regarding ABA Services in a timely manner. the Behavior Specialists, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Program Managers are committed to providing the best quality service to clients, which included timely, and professional communication.
Consent
By selecting "I Accept" below and providing your digital signature, it indicates you have read all the information above and consent to the terms.