Turn Potential into Progress
This article was originally published in the Baton Rouge Business Report in April 2023.
Behavioral Intervention Group (BIG) believes in creating environments where our therapists, learners & families can thrive. BIG’s comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis program aims to develop a child’s greater opportunity for independence. Because BIG believes effective autism intervention is not a “one-for-all” program, the therapists at BIG treat each child differently. Through its uniquely individualized approach, parents can expect a program that is tailored to their child’s specific needs.
When it comes to helping families, an exceptional therapist can make an exceptional difference. And having the support of the right team can be more fulfilling for everyone.
What can parents expect?
Because each child has their own unique learning history and developmental ability, the first thing they will undergo is a skills assessment. This provides both the learners and therapists with accurate information to guide their progress.
Who will be interacting with your child?
Each child is paired with a line therapist. First and foremost, the line therapist is given time to establish rapport with a child. “One child might enjoy being tickled whereas another child may prefer bubbles,” says BIG Executive Director Cassie Bradford. “Once we know what really makes that particular child excited, then we can use those things to teach them.”
“Our line therapist position truly is a special one,” says Bradford. “From hearing a child’s first words to seeing first initiations of play, the best part of the job is that you are there to witness some incredible milestones in the child’s life,” she says of BIG’s line therapists.
How is progress measured?
As a CABAS® accredited learning center, BIG’s approach to learning is data-driven. Children’s programs are continuously monitored and assessed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. BIG charts each learner’s data to better understand where learning is progressing or stalling and uses this information to identify any new strategies/tactics that may need to be considered. Parents are invited to meet with their child’s behavior analyst on a quarterly basis to review these reports and discuss their child’s progress and upcoming objectives.
Learn more about BIG’s unique program and services at big-br.com.
TURN POTENTIAL INTO PROGRESS
Learn more about our individualized programs at big-br.com.
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