FAQ

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a philosophy that involves the scientific and systematic application of methods based on behavioral principles. This scientific- and data-driven approach to intervention has been proven successful with a wide variety of behavioral disorders and symptoms.

ABA has been effective when applied to working with individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related disorders. Intervention is focused on setting up the environment, reducing behavioral symptoms and increasing functional replacement skills.

ABA is a science that is used to address socially significant behavior: personal, educational, vocational and social behavior.

ABA is systematic in its approach to behavior. Behaviors that are targeted for intervention can be described, observed behaviors.

ABA involves data-driven interventions and assessments.

ABA works to teach new skills and decrease or extinguish challenging behaviors.

ABA has a strong focus on generalization, developing independence and maintaining acquired skills.

ABA is a tool that allows for teaching opportunities throughout each day, not just during a session.

Creative Interventions provides evaluations to children under the age of 3 through the Connecticut Birth to Three System.

A family new to the Birth to Three System can refer your child through the Child Development Hotline: 1.800.505.7000. If you would like to work specifically with Creative Interventions for this evaluation, you can make this request to the Child Development Hotline.

A family already receiving Birth to Three services that has concerns regarding ASD can ask your Service Coordinator to refer your child for an Autism Assessment, or you can call our office directly to discuss your options. If you would like to work specifically with Creative Interventions for this evaluation, you can make this request when talking with your Service Coordinator.

Creative Interventions provides services to child under the age of 3 through the Connecticut Birth to Three System.

A family new to the Birth to Three System can refer your child through the Child Development Hotline: 1.800.505.7000. Provide the recent diagnosis information at the time of referral. If you would like to work specifically with Creative Interventions for this evaluation, you can make this request to the Child Development Hotline.

A family already receiving Birth to Three services with a general program should give all recent diagnosis information to your Service Coordinator, who can provide your family with service choices. If you would like to work specifically with Creative Interventions, you can make this request when talking with your Service Coordinator, or you can call our office directly with any questions you may have.

Your Service Coordinator is the first person to talk with regarding your services. You can also contact our Director of Birth to Three, Maris Pelkey, MA, BCBA, at 860-413-9538 ext. 305 or at maris@creativeinterventions.net. 

Contact Child Development Infoline at 1-800-505-7000.  You can request to be referred to Creative Interventions Birth to Three if you choose!