Our Services

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior. ABA includes the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relations between environment and behavior. ABA uses antecedent stimuli and consequences, based on the findings of descriptive and functional analysis, to produce practical change. ABA is based on the belief that an individuals behavior is determined by past and current environmental events in conjunction with organic variables such as genetics. Thus, it focuses on explaining behavior in terms of external events that can be manipulated rather than internal constructs that are beyond our control. (Reference: Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

Effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis Research studies have documented the effectiveness of ABA across a wide range of:

Populations — (children and adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities and learning disorders)
Interventionists — (parents, teachers and staff)
Settings — (schools, homes, institutions, group homes, hospitals and business offices)
Behaviors — (language; social, academic, leisure and functional life skills; aggression, self-injury, oppositional and stereotyped behaviors)

List of Services

  • Behavior Therapy (1:1)
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (through Discrete Trial Training)
  • Naturalistic Teaching
  • Life/Functional Skills (through Task Analyses)
  • Behavior Consulting (with Families and Schools on IEP goals and BIP)
  • Social Work Services (LCSW for children and adults)
  • Individual Professional Counseling (LPC for children and adults)
  • Independent Supported Living (24-hour care for Medicaid Waiver Clients)
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments within the first 60 days of treatment.
  • Initial and ongoing assessment of behavior problems and behavior skill development.
  • Development of behavior analytic strategies and procedures to reduce behavior problems.
  • Development of behavior analytic strategies and procedures to increase skills that could decrease the likelihood of problem behaviors.
  • Instruction/consultation to caregivers and the patient’s support system as pertaining to the development, implementation, or modification of the behavior intervention plan.
  • Observing caregiver (or other plan implementer) and individual’s behavior for correct implementation of behavioral intervention strategies.
  • Observing individual’s behavior to determine effectiveness of the behavior intervention plan.
  • Conduct ABLLS-R assessments and AFLS assessments. We also use specific assessments of social skills which includes the Bellini assessment and the Denver Model.

Autism and Special Needs Services

Our services are provided in a variety of settings including the home, school, and community. In addition, as part of our commitment to community outreach, GMA frequently participates in a wide variety of community events, parent training sessions, and workshops related to autism and other developmental disorders. To assure quality services, we collaborate with professionals in the autism community.

Insurance Based Services

GMA offers services to help individuals impacted with autism or other developmental disabilities maximize their full potential. We believe in providing comprehensive services to address all areas of need for our clients. GMA’s staff specialize in areas such functional assessments, experimental analysis, behavior support plans and behavioral intervention (ABA).
GMA is contracted to provide insurance-based services with most health insurance companies and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.  Call the office to see if you are eligible for insurance benefits for ABA programming. (click contact us link)

Early Infant Intervention

GMA believes in providing the earliest possible intervention for children with developmental disabilities and offers developmentally appropriate programs that focus on the child and family, along with assessing a child’s strengths and individual learning style.
GMA also works with various Regional Offices to provide comprehensive services for families. Services may include:

  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • 1:1 home therapy and trainings
  • Collaboration with neurologists, pediatricians, and other outside services
  • Attendance at transition IEP’s, ISP meetings, and FST’s
  • Home-Based Intervention

Home Based Intervention

Depending upon your location, local regulations, and funding source, GMA has the opportunity to provide home-based services. Through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), social skills therapies, and other proven teaching methodologies, GMA works with children and adults in their home environments, providing comprehensive and professional services to maximize their individual potential. Our objective with home-based services is to strike a balance in the home for families through skillful and compassionate intervention services, as well as provide a link between home programs and education through intervention and school support.