FAQs
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes! Many of our services are now available through virtual care.
ABA Clinic-Based Services FAQs:
What are the ABA clinic hours?
Our team works to accommodate the schedules of the families we serve. As such, NBCG does not currently have established opening and closing times and can accommodate most schedules.
Who is eligible for center-based ABA services at NBCG?
Children who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive center-based services through NBCG:
Obtain or have a valid autism diagnosis
Are eight years old or younger
Have caregivers who can provide transportation to and from the facility
Are center-based services right for my child?
Children with the following needs are typically excellent candidates for center-based services: Social skills, foundational skills, high-quality structure, and fewer distractions.
Is there a minimum number of hours required?
Yes. NBCG policy requires each child to maintain an average of 10 hours per week.
How often do sessions occur?
NBCG encourages families to use all hours for which they are approved (approved hours are determined after an initial meeting and assessment). Most children will attend the clinic Monday-Friday at a time convenient for each family to promote consistency in services.
Are caregiver trainings provided?
Yes. NBCG will provide monthly training opportunities for caregivers on a variety of teaching strategies. Trainings will take place for one hour. Caregivers are encouraged to stay after the one-hour training to ask specific questions about their child or children.
Who will be working with my child?
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide the direct instruction for all children in services. Minimum requirements for RBTs are:
Completion of high school or equivalent
40 hours of intensive, behavior-analytic training
Passage of a proctored exam
Annual passage of a skills assessment
Most RBTs employed by NBCG exceed the minimum education requirement and all RBTs receive ongoing training.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®) supervise RBTs, correspond with caregivers, and update and create skills for children in services.
ABA In-Home Services FAQs:
What are NBCG’s in-home operating hours?
Our team works to accommodate the schedules of the families we serve. As such, NBCG does not currently have established hours for our in-home service offerings and can accommodate most schedules.
Are in-home services right for my child?
The following are indicators in-home services may be appropriate:
Some or all of the following skills are important:
Caregiver training
Sibling interactions
Toileting
Following instructions from a caregiver
Challenging behavior occurs in the home
Interactions with pets
Transportation to and from the NBCG center may be difficult
Is there a minimum number of hours required?
Yes. NBCG policy requires each child to maintain an average of 10 hours per week.
How often do sessions occur?
NBCG encourages families to use all hours for which they are approved (approved hours are determined after an initial meeting and assessment). Most families elect to hold sessions Monday-Friday, however weekend session are available.
Are caregiver trainings provided?
Yes. NBCG will provide training opportunities for caregivers on a variety of teaching strategies. Trainings will take place for one hour.
Who will be working with my child?
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide the direct instruction for all children in services. Minimum requirements for RBTs are:
Completion of high school or equivalent
40 hours of intensive, behavior-analytic training
Passage of a proctored exam
Annual passage of a skills assessment
Most RBTs employed by NBCG exceed the minimum education requirement and all RBTs receive ongoing training.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®) supervise RBTs, correspond with caregivers, and update and create skills for children in services.
Mental & Behavioral Health FAQs:
Do you provide psychological assessments?
Yes, NBCG’s licensed psychologists provide both psychological and neuropsychological assessments to help clarify patients’ clinical presentation.
What is neuropsychological testing?
Neuropsychological testing is formal testing that includes assessment of brain functioning and can identify conditions that are often misdiagnosed, like ADHD, and help diagnose psychological conditions like autism, learning disabilities, or psychosis.
Do you work with school teams?
We work collaboratively with parents and school teams to help advocate for children who need specialized interventions by providing assessments and then consultation focused on clinical symptoms (learning disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders) that can impact academic progress.
Do I have to be tested or can I go straight to treatment?
No—you can set up applicable treatment for therapy or medication management where your provider will conduct a “real time” mental health or psychiatric interview that in itself is an assessment to identify symptoms and treatment needs. Intakes with our psychologists are requested when there is not a clear mental or behavioral health presentation and differential diagnosis is needed.
Do you work with my primary care physicians or a child’s pediatrician?
Yes—we value our community partners and appreciate helping to clarify mental or developmental disorders and in providing therapy. Our behavioral health (psychiatric care) is for patients that need specialized care and not meant to replace pediatrician’s care.
Does NBCG provide mental health therapy?
Yes—NBCG’s team of highly trained licensed therapists provide high-quality, compassionate services including individual and group therapy targeted to depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, and executive functioning deficits. We also provide consultation and parent training.
Does NBCG provide speech therapy?
Yes—our therapist provides interventions focused on improving a child’s speech and abilities to understand and express language, including nonverbal language.
Medical FAQs:
What medical services do you have related to behavioral health?
NBCG has a medication management team that provides psychiatric care and works in an integrated manner with other NBCG team members (including therapists and psychologists) to reach your mental health goals.
TMS FAQs:
What is TMS?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a noninvasive procedure that uses repetitive magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. It is a Tier 3 intervention for adults with severe depression. You can learn more on our TMS page.