What is school-based ABA therapy?

School-based ABA therapy places a trained behavior technician directly in your child's school environment to provide one-on-one support during the school day. Rather than pulling your child out of class to work on skills in isolation, the support happens in context, during actual classroom time, transitions, lunch, and other school activities where challenges tend to show up. Your BCBA oversees the program, collaborates with school staff, and tracks progress throughout.

What kinds of challenges does school-based ABA address?

School-based ABA commonly targets the behaviors and skills that affect how a child functions during the school day. This includes staying on task, following directions, managing transitions between activities, regulating emotions in a busy environment, and navigating peer interactions. Your child's specific goals are determined through an individual assessment and built into a personalized treatment plan.

How does Hidden Treasures work with my child's teachers and school staff?

Collaboration is central to how we work. Our BCBAs and behavior technicians work closely with your child's teachers and school staff to ensure everyone is using consistent strategies. We design Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) that outline clear guidance for teachers and staff so support is coordinated across the school day, not just during therapy sessions.

Is Hidden Treasures part of my child's school district?

No. Hidden Treasures ABA operates as an outside provider, separate from school district services. We work alongside your child's school but are independently engaged by your family. This means our services can complement what the school is already providing without replacing it.

Can school-based ABA work alongside my child's IEP?

Yes. Many children receiving school-based ABA also have an Individualized Education Program through their school district. The two can work well together. ABA goals are often designed to complement IEP objectives, targeting the behavioral and skill-building components that support your child's broader educational plan. Our BCBAs can collaborate with your child's school team to help keep strategies consistent.

Can we combine school-based therapy with in-home sessions?

Yes. Many families at Hidden Treasures use a hybrid approach that combines school-based and in-home sessions. This allows your child to build and practice skills in both settings, which supports more consistent progress across their daily life.

Does insurance cover school-based ABA therapy?

Many insurance plans cover ABA therapy regardless of the setting, though coverage varies depending on your plan and your child's diagnosis. Our intake team can help you understand what your insurance may cover and walk you through the process. If you have questions about insurance and funding, we are here to help.

School-Based ABA Treatment

Hidden Treasures therapists often work with children in school. Working in schools requires a close collaboration between our treatment staff and classroom teachers.

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Working with the School

Hidden Treasures is committed to building relationships with various schools in the greater Los Angeles area.

Once we have determined the challenging behaviors and the potential cause of those behaviors, we design a program that fits the specific needs of the child and develop a strategy to implement the program within the school environment. Our team works closely with staff and teachers to successfully launch a treatment program and begin to see noticeable results.

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Benefits of BIPs

Behavior Intervention Programs are designed to help children with autism learn problem-solving skills and discover better ways to respond to distressing situations that may cause negative behavior. Our plans outline which teacher or staff member is responsible for aiding in each specific situation or behavior. For example:

Student will request breaks when needed.
Teacher will instruct student on self-calming activities.
Student will be removed from classroom after two warnings until he/she can show self-control in a group project.
Student will be rewarded with art time if the teacher notices him/her working well in a group.

If you have questions about our in-school therapy programs, don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff by visiting our Contact page and filling out our form, or giving us a call at 323-693-1600.

Positive Behavior Support Plans

Change can be distressing for children with autism, which is why we incorporate positive reinforcement methods in our programs. At Hidden Treasures, we believe that individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) are key to modifying negative or challenging behavior. We encourage and identify the positive behavior of children with autism, acknowledging their existing and developing strengths, and using those skills to help them face new, unique challenges.

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Positive Behavior Intervention Plans

Once the trouble behavior is identified, our specialists design Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) for teachers and school staff. These plans are designed to teach and reward positive behavior. Our PBIPs are based on the results of the FBAs.

FAQs about ABA therapy for ADHD

School-based ABA therapy places a trained behavior technician directly in your child's school environment to provide one-on-one support during the school day. Rather than pulling your child out of class to work on skills in isolation, the support happens in context, during actual classroom time, transitions, lunch, and other school activities where challenges tend to show up. Your BCBA oversees the program, collaborates with school staff, and tracks progress throughout.
School-based ABA commonly targets the behaviors and skills that affect how a child functions during the school day. This includes staying on task, following directions, managing transitions between activities, regulating emotions in a busy environment, and navigating peer interactions. Your child's specific goals are determined through an individual assessment and built into a personalized treatment plan.
Collaboration is central to how we work. Our BCBAs and behavior technicians work closely with your child's teachers and school staff to ensure everyone is using consistent strategies. We design Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) that outline clear guidance for teachers and staff so support is coordinated across the school day, not just during therapy sessions.
No. Hidden Treasures ABA operates as an outside provider, separate from school district services. We work alongside your child's school but are independently engaged by your family. This means our services can complement what the school is already providing without replacing it.
Yes. Many children receiving school-based ABA also have an Individualized Education Program through their school district. The two can work well together. ABA goals are often designed to complement IEP objectives, targeting the behavioral and skill-building components that support your child's broader educational plan. Our BCBAs can collaborate with your child's school team to help keep strategies consistent.
Yes. Many families at Hidden Treasures use a hybrid approach that combines school-based and in-home sessions. This allows your child to build and practice skills in both settings, which supports more consistent progress across their daily life.
Many insurance plans cover ABA therapy regardless of the setting, though coverage varies depending on your plan and your child's diagnosis. Our intake team can help you understand what your insurance may cover and walk you through the process. If you have questions about insurance and funding, we are here to help. Contact our team today.