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To start the intake process for ABA therapy & Speech Therapy please complete and submit the form below.

What to expect after submitting the form:

Submit an Initial Intake Form

Step 1

ABA Benefits Verification (3-5 Days) 

We need a copy of your insurance card to verify your ABA benefits with your insurance carrier.

Step 2

Initial Assessment Authorization (5-14 days)

We need a completed intake packet, script for ABA (Rx), and a copy of your child’s diagnosis, then we can request authorization to complete an initial evaluation.

Step 3

Initial Assessment (15- 20 days)

A BCBA will work with you and your child to perform an evaluation and write a treatment plan.

Step 4

Treatment Plan Insurance Approval (15 days)

Step 5

Services Begin

Once we have received the approved assessment and have staff in place, services will begin! 

Step 6

Growing Skills, Nurturing Confidence

At the core of everything we do is the belief in a child’s boundless potential. Drawing from the latest research, we craft programs that build resilience, unlock communication, grow skills and nurture confidence for children throughout New Jersey.

Our services span across Mercer, Hudson, Middlesex, Union, Passaic, Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington Counties, in areas such as Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Jersey City, Bayonne, New Brunswick, Newark and more! Contact our Care Coordination team today or call us at (856) 484-5535 to learn more about enrolling your child!

IN-NETWORK COVERAGE

GentleCare Therapy accepts most major New Jersey health insurance plans, including NJ FamilyCare. We have dedicated care coordinators to help you navigate your coverage and get the therapy you need.

WHAT ABA SERVICES DOES GENTLECARE PROVIDE?

Focused ABA is best for children working toward a limited number of behavioral goals or “targets.” This treatment is not restricted by age requirements, cognitive abilities, or co-occurring conditions. 

In general, focused ABA treatment involves some or all of the following goals: 

(a) Targeting and reducing an acutely problematic behavior, such as: 

  • Self-injury
  • Aggression
  • Threats
  • Pica
  • Elopement (running away or wandering off)
  • Feeding and mealtime challenges
  • Other forms of noncompliance and disruptive behavior

(b) Improving behaviors for a small number of key functional skills, such as: 

  • Instruction-following
  • Social communication skills
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Self-care skills
  • Safety skills

(c) Personalized caregiver training sessions led by BCBAs, teaching methods to reinforce positive behaviors and foster development.

Comprehensive ABA treatment, also referred to as early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is best for children working toward multiple goals within multiple developmental domains, including cognitive, communicative, social, emotional, and adaptive functioning. 

EIBI is one of the most common forms of comprehensive treatment and seeks to increase the child’s overall skill repertoire.

A comprehensive ABA program may be recommended for children:

  • Who require individualized teaching across a number of different foundational skill areas (like language, social interactions, independent play, and daily living skills)
  • Who engage in more frequent or more severe levels of behaviors that may be harmful or interfere with learning–such as tantrums, noncooperation, aggression, and self-injurious behavior and other complex concerns.

While each treatment plan is uniquely tailored to the specific child, a comprehensive ABA program generally involves: 

  • 25 to 40 hours of direct treatment per week, provided by a behavior technician, plus direct and indirect supervision by a BCBA 
  • Personalized caregiver training sessions led by BCBAs, teaching methods to reinforce positive behaviors and foster development.
  • Working 1:1 with an ABA therapist and in small groups, as appropriate. 

Social skills ABA services might be appropriate for children who would benefit from additional coaching and guidance during social interactions and when building social relationships. Social skills ABA therapy is usually provided in small groups of children or adolescents who have similar goals and social needs. 

In these groups, children are supported by ABA therapists and BCBAs as they work on a range of social interaction and relationship skills such as sharing and turn-taking, making conversation, and understanding and navigating social situations. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Using evidence-based treatment in a relaxed engaging environment allows children to learn in a naturalistic setting.

CARE WHERE YOU NEED IT

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Experience expert care where you need it. We offer center, home, and community-based ABA services.

INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT

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An individualized treatment plan is designed for each child, services can include: Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

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Provide monthly, “Navigating Autism,” workshops to support families, providers and the community in navigating the different aspects of autism-related subjects.

SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS

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Our Gibbsboro, NJ Center hosts our early childhood ABA program and ABA-based social skills groups.

WHAT IS ABA THERAPY?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a science-based therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and changing behavior to improve a person’s life and wellbeing. ABA therapy is individualized to meet the unique needs of each person and involves a comprehensive assessment by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to develop a personalized treatment plan. The therapy sessions utilize evidence-based teaching approaches such as setting small goals, modifying environments, reinforcement, and prompting. Throughout the process, therapists collect data to track progress and celebrate achievements with clients and their families.

ABA THERAPY PROGRAM LED BY DR. CASEY NOTTINGHAM

Dr. Casey Nottingham, Ph.D., BCBA-D

With over a decade of dedicated work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Dr. Casey Nottingham, BCBA-D brings a profound commitment to both clinical excellence and advancing the field. Her journey began at Caldwell University, where she earned M.A. and Doctorate degrees in ABA, igniting a passion for furthering the therapeutic impact of this science.

Dr. Nottingham’s profound knowledge, developed through years of experience, is balanced by her approachable and personable demeanor. This is demonstrated in her leadership roles and her expertise in building client-centered ABA programs across diverse settings, from homes and therapy centers to community environments in New Jersey.

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