Our philosophy & treatment style
A person centered approach is the central focus of Trinity Autism & Behavior Services. What is important to the individual and family should be foremost in the treatment goals. Maintaining the dignity of each individual while teaching self-advocacy and independence will also be considered in programming for even the youngest child. Lifespan treatment means providing therapies and skills that will serve the person throughout their life.
We prefer a naturalistic teaching method (NET) as opposed to repeated trials of discrete skills (DTT) whenever possible. After building rapport with our learners, our staff will strive to build learning and progress into natural play or communication based experiences. NET uses the child’s natural interests and motivators to elicit desired behaviors. There will be times, however, that the learner’s deficits require that we run 1:1 direct teaching sessions that focus on training specific skills on which to build.
There are obvious first steps for the direction of therapy – such as behaviors that are causing harm to the individual or others, but beyond those there is a vast difference in what will make the most significant improvement in a person or a family’s quality of life. Whether polite requests, toilet training, meal-time behavior, food selectivity, or participation in family activities is most important to you – TABS will strive to provide thoughtful and appropriate programming to meet those needs.
Effective treatment requires cooperation between all parties involved in a child’s life. At Trinity, we believe that open and frequent communication between the individual, the treating professionals, and the family or community (school, care providers, etc.) is vital to effective treatment. Generalization to other environments and individuals is an important part of ABA and will be considered from the beginning. Family guidance sessions are perhaps the most important part of this relationship and will help you be the first and best therapists for your child.
Our values
Mission Statement:
Committed to helping our staff, clients, and their families reach their full potential.
Core Values:
1. We value the independent mind and core dignity of each individual we work with.
We treat each client with the respect they deserve by using clear communication, offering choices, and safeguarding their personal thoughts and feelings. Each treatment program is unique and designed to meet the personalized desires and needs of the specific client it is serving.
2. We value the relationships we create with our clients and their families.
We view the Trinity Staff, our individual client, and their family as one collaborative care team. Our relationships will be receptive and collective of the entire team's thoughts and feelings. Our RBTs will keep parents informed on session progress and goals by regularly answering questions and providing feedback about the specific in-session work they are doing, within the scope of their training and credential. Our BCBAs will regularly meet with parents to inform them about the treatment programs being implemented, discuss any changes to programs as needed, and provide parent training.
3. We value the health of our team.
Healthy environments, attitudes, and mindsets are only possible with healthy people, and therefore we encourage the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of every member of the Trinity team. We believe we have a responsibility in maintaining healthy employees; such as creating space for each individual's work-life balance needs, allowing occurrences for family emergencies, and creating a culture that is warm and inviting. Our staff receive regular incentives such as flexible scheduling, paid time off, retirement and healthcare plans, company lunches, and regular team building opportunities to provide for their various health needs.
4. We value the atmosphere we create for ourselves, our clients, and families.
Our physical space will be organized, disinfected, and inviting. Our mindsets will be positive and growth oriented. Our relationships will be uplifting and encouraging. We hold ourselves and our staff to a higher standard than we are ethically and legally bound, believing each individual we serve deserves the absolute best from the environment we provide.
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior.
Autism is not a disease, therefore there is no cure. While there is no "cure" for autism, there are several effective interventions that can improve a child's functioning:
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It is considered a medically necessary treatment for people with autism. ABA therapy can be performed at home, at school and out in the community.
ABA therapy involves working with a trained healthcare professional called a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), who works with the child or adult to support learning skills that are part of daily living, such as brushing teeth, getting dressed and making a meal. ABA therapy also focuses on helping to reduce challenging behaviors and build social skills.
A behavior technician is supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). BCBAs have a master’s degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, or education and must pass a national certification exam. BCaBAs have a bachelor's degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, or education and must pass a national certification exam.
