Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In addition to several BCBAs that create and oversee treatment plans, we have BTs that undergo a 40-hour mandatory training course that covers both the ethics of behavioral science and the techniques of ABA.

Yes. Our team is both trained in safety care and is experienced with severe behaviors.

The exact behaviors we target are dependent on the goals created by you. Broadly, this is divided into redirecting and reducing behavior and constructing new behaviors.

These targeted behaviors are those that will increase the access your child has to their environment. For example, someone who has the behavior of putting everything in their mouth will be redirected to doing something else that has less potential danger.

Wait times vary. We take into account your child’s behaviors and situation. Generally, the more urgent the need, the shorter the wait times. We will call you when there is a spot that is opening up.

All of our staff are fully vaccinated for COVID.

We are open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday all year round. We do close for major holidays, so keep an eye on our calendar.

We are covered by Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Moda Health, Cigna, PacificSource Health Plans, United Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente.

Costs will vary depending on your insurance plan, but you will likely hit your maximum out-of-pocket costs. We do perform a benefits check as part of our intake process, and will let you know your specific costs.

Please bring lunch in an insulated lunch box. Additionally, for the first day, please bring:

2 sets of clothing that are labeled with your child’s name – including underwear and socks – that are in a labeled container.

A spill-proof water bottle

A toiletry case that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, washcloth, and a hairbrush. For those over 10, deodorant and facial cleansers.

Our therapy hours are a little bit longer than a full school day (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with breaks for lunch, snacks, and to play in our gym area. There are also possibilities for extra breaks or playtime.

If your child is here part-time, hours will vary.

You will be setting goals for your child during biannual meetings as well as attending scheduled sessions. These sessions will take place during regular therapy hours and will help you carry therapy from in-center to home. Depending on your child’s needs, you may be asked to participate in up to half of your child’s sessions.

No. Aim High Impact is not a school. We focus on addressing the behaviors and symptoms that accompany autism.

Your child will be assigned two BTs: one for the morning and one for the afternoon. We select staff based on availability, personality assessment, skill set, and experience. Staff will be rotated at least twice a year.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is therapy that improves quality of life through positive reinforcement. Therapists break down complex tasks into small pieces. Going piece by piece, therapists will ensure their clients have mastered each small portion until they can perform the complex task in its entirety.

No. Autism is not something that can be cured and ABA does not aim to do so. We provide tools that can help people with autism ease the friction between themselves and the world around them.