Website FAQs
Website FAQs
These are the FAQs currently published on the website at /faqs.
ABA & Terminology
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy for individuals with autism and related disorders. Utilizing positive reinforcement and individualized strategies, ABA supports learning new skills, communication, adaptive living and social skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Our goal is to empower children and their families by building on their strengths and teaching skills that promote independence and success in everyday life.
What is a BCBA?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is someone who possesses a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. A BCBA evaluates the client’s needs, creates individualized treatment plans, and guides therapy to help build important life skills. BCBAs also provide ongoing support to parents and teachers as well as provide supervision to RBTs.
What is an RBT?
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a trained paraprofessional who works under the direct supervision of a BCBA. RBTs work directly (1:1) with your child to implement the treatment plan created by a BCBA.
Getting Started & Fit
How do I know if Bee-Have is the right fit for my child?
We offer a free 30-minute consultation call to discuss your child’s needs. During this call, we’ll review the information from your brief questionnaire and explore how we can best support your family. If we determine that your child’s needs fall outside our scope of practice, we’ll gladly connect you with an appropriate provider. If we’re a good fit, we’ll guide you through the next steps and begin the intake process.
What areas do you service?
We provide services throughout Orange County, including areas such as Yorba Linda, Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente.
Cost & Insurance
Do you accept insurance?
Bee-Have is an out-of-network provider, but there are several ways you can use your insurance or other funding sources to cover our services. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to seek reimbursement for our services. We also accept payments through HSA/FSA accounts, ABLE accounts, or private pay. Upon request, we will provide a Superbill—a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company or HSA/FSA provider for potential reimbursement. We encourage you to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage options and out of network benefits.
What is the pricing for your services?
We will discuss the cost breakdown of services during the 30 minute consultation call.
Does the cost of an assessment depend on how long it takes?
Fees for assessments are based on the time required and the complexity of the report. The more in-depth the evaluation and documentation needed, the more time it may take. For Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), we are open to discussing and adjusting the hours based on the number of target behaviors being assessed—typically it can take 8-10 hours per assessment. If you have specific concerns about assessment costs, we encourage you to reach out so we can explore the best approach for your child’s needs.