Minneapolis-St. Paul Based Provider of Problem Behavior and Autism Treatment Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB)
Alliant Behavioral Pediatrics (ABP) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, birth to 6, with Autism or related disorders and problem behavior using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Skinner's analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB). ABA and verbal behavior therapy services are provided in home, school and community settings to clients residing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area of MN. ABA consultative services to clients in greater MN or across the U.S. are also provided.
Behavioral Pediatrics also emphasizes prevention, early detection and intervention, whenever possible, for common problem behaviors before they progress to a formal DSM-IV-TR Disruptive Behavior (i.e., Oppositional Defiant Disorder) or other diagnosis. To achieve this goal, behavioral pediatrics provide prescriptive treatment and supportive health education to caregivers regarding typical child development. Many caregivers first seek treatment from their pediatrician for their child's common problem behaviors (i.e., temper tantrums, noncompliance, food refusal at mealtimes, thumb sucking, or bedtime problems). Alliant Behavioral Pediatrics works closely with pediatricians to be a resource for parents.
Jami Hughes, Psy.D, LP, BCBA, the founder and Executive Director at ABP, is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Hughes has advanced training in and over 9 ½ years’ experience treating children with Autism and related disorders using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that emphasizes Skinner’s analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) in center, clinic and home-based settings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and Florida.
ALLIANT BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS' MISSION
ABP believes each child has a right to the most effective, research-based, behavior therapy interventions available. Our mission is to help each child achieve the highest quality of life and level of independence possible in all settings through individualized, ethical, high quality and research-based ABA therapy practices.
Active parent and other direct caregiver involvement is a necessary component in the success of a child's ABA or Verbal Behavior program and the fulfillment of ABP's mission. ABP strives to establish a close and collaborative relationship with parents to promote a cohesive, strong, treatment team. Through parent training, ABP equips parents with the tools, skills and knowledge necessary to be even more effective agents of change. ABP employs a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment and routinely works in collaboration with other professionals and caregivers, such as daycare and school staff, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and speech and occupational therapists, to include all the necessary treatment components to effectively address a child's problem behavior and/or Autism treatment needs.
Behavioral Pediatrics also emphasizes prevention, early detection and intervention, whenever possible, for common problem behaviors before they progress to a formal DSM-IV-TR Disruptive Behavior (i.e., Oppositional Defiant Disorder) or other diagnosis. To achieve this goal, behavioral pediatrics provide prescriptive treatment and supportive health education to caregivers regarding typical child development. Many caregivers first seek treatment from their pediatrician for their child's common problem behaviors (i.e., temper tantrums, noncompliance, food refusal at mealtimes, thumb sucking, or bedtime problems). Alliant Behavioral Pediatrics works closely with pediatricians to be a resource for parents.
Jami Hughes, Psy.D, LP, BCBA, the founder and Executive Director at ABP, is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Hughes has advanced training in and over 9 ½ years’ experience treating children with Autism and related disorders using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that emphasizes Skinner’s analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB) in center, clinic and home-based settings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and Florida.
ALLIANT BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS' MISSION
ABP believes each child has a right to the most effective, research-based, behavior therapy interventions available. Our mission is to help each child achieve the highest quality of life and level of independence possible in all settings through individualized, ethical, high quality and research-based ABA therapy practices.
Active parent and other direct caregiver involvement is a necessary component in the success of a child's ABA or Verbal Behavior program and the fulfillment of ABP's mission. ABP strives to establish a close and collaborative relationship with parents to promote a cohesive, strong, treatment team. Through parent training, ABP equips parents with the tools, skills and knowledge necessary to be even more effective agents of change. ABP employs a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment and routinely works in collaboration with other professionals and caregivers, such as daycare and school staff, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and speech and occupational therapists, to include all the necessary treatment components to effectively address a child's problem behavior and/or Autism treatment needs.
ABA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Alliant Behavioral Pediatrics offers the following types of ABA and other psychological services:
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Verbal Behavior Approach for EIBI Programs
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for Autism or Related Disorders
- Functional Assessment-Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior
- Diagnosis
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Behavioral Consultation
- Parent Training
- School Consultation & IEP Development Support
- BCBA and BCaBA Supervision
DIAGNOSES AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS TREATED
The list below outlines the common diagnoses and specific problem behaviors of treatment concern resulting in caregivers seeking ABA or Verbal Behavior services at ABP. For more information about the possibility of ABA for other disorders or behaviors not listed below, see our Contact Us page to obtain our contact information.
DIAGNOSES:
DIAGNOSES:
- Autism
- Asperger's Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
- Developmental Delay
- Feeding Disorder of Infancy and Childhood (behavioral etiology)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Disruptive Behavior Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified
- Enuresis/Encopresis
PROBLEM BEHAVIORS and SYMPTOMS:
- Language delays
- Social, play, and personal/daily living, fine/gross motor skills deficits
- Repetitive vocal and motor stereotypy, echolalia
- Non-compliance
- Temper tantrums
- Mild to moderate verbal and/or physical aggression, property destruction
- Bedtime problems
- Mealtime problems: Food refusal, food selectivity or rigidity with food presentation
- Difficulty accepting "no", transitioning, waiting or tolerating interruption of fun activities
- Toilet training or Toileting accidents, Stool Training
- Rigidity with routines or schedules
- Attention problems
- Self-regulation and coping problems
- Maladaptive habits (i.e., thumb sucking)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Private pay: Credit Card
- BCBS of MN
- United Behavioral Health (UBH)-Medica
NOTE: Parents are financially responsible for any services not covered by their insurance provider, including deductibles/co-pays. ABP will bill parents separately for co-pays, deductibles or services not covered by their insurance provider. ABP is NOT a Medical Assistance (MA/TEFRA) provider. Co-pays, deductibles or other services for problem behavior or autism treatment typically cannot be billed to MA, with some exceptions. Please contact our billing specialist to determine if some expenses can be billed to MA.
INSURANCE
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN (BCBS of MN)
ABP is an IN-NETWORK provider for BCBS of MN Aware and Select Network participants.
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (UBH)-MEDICA
ABP is a participating provider in the Applied Behavior Analysis Network at UBH.
ABP is an IN-NETWORK provider for BCBS of MN Aware and Select Network participants.
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (UBH)-MEDICA
ABP is a participating provider in the Applied Behavior Analysis Network at UBH.