How to begin
Four simple steps toward the right next step
A first conversation is for learning about needs and availability. It does not determine eligibility or guarantee a start date.
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Contact us
Call or email the office using the contact information below.
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Talk through needs
We’ll discuss priorities, service setting, language preference, and current availability.
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Review requirements
When relevant, the office can explain documents or coverage information that may be needed.
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Coordinate next steps
If services may be a fit, the team will explain the next steps for assessment and potential start of care.
New case checklist
Documents that may help organize the next step
Use this as a preparation guide. Not every document applies to every family, and the office will confirm what is needed for your situation.
01Medical documentationMD · Neurology · Psychiatry7 items
- Medical order or referral from the PCP, neurologist, or psychiatrist
- Specific order for ABA services, including diagnosis and physician signature
- Letter of medical necessity
- Recent medical notes from the treating physician
- Neurology or psychiatry visit reports
- Most recent comprehensive diagnostic evaluation
- Hearing, vision, or genetic testing, if applicable
02School documentationRequest all applicable records7 items
- IEP — Individualized Education Program
- Section 504 Plan
- Early Steps or early intervention plan
- Vanderbilt assessment completed by parents and teachers
- School incident reports related to behaviors
- Parent notifications or behavior-related reports
- School academic reports
03Previous therapiesABA · PT · OT · ST4 items
- ABA reevaluation and discharge letter
- Most recent physical therapy evaluation (PT)
- Occupational therapy evaluation (OT)
- Speech therapy evaluation (ST)
04Additional evaluationsRequest if applicable4 items
- ADOS-2 — Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
- CARS-2 — Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition
- M-CHAT-R — Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
- ADI-R — Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised
Please call before sending documents. Do not email medical or confidential records through standard email.
FAQ
Questions families often ask
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is an evidence-based approach that studies how learning and the environment affect behavior. Support is individualized and may focus on communication, daily living, social participation, and other meaningful skills.
Goals begin with assessment, observation, and conversation with the family. They should be specific, useful in daily life, and responsive to the person’s needs and preferences.
Caregivers may share priorities, observe sessions, learn strategies, and practice skills within routines. The exact role is discussed as part of the individual plan.
Home and community-based support may be available when appropriate. Please contact the office to discuss the setting and availability for your family.
Call the office or send a general email. We can talk through what you are looking for and explain the next step without asking you to share sensitive clinical details by email.
Requirements vary. The office will explain any relevant referral, clinical, identity, or coverage documents after an initial conversation. Please do not email medical records unless an approved secure process is provided.
Accepted coverage has not been published on this site. Contact the office so the team can review your specific situation without promising eligibility or authorization.
The office number is (786) 404-3148. You may also email allstaraba22@gmail.com for general, non-confidential questions.
Let’s connect
Let’s talk about your family’s next step
Call for a general conversation about needs, availability, and what may come next. Please do not send medical or confidential information by standard email.