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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have positive stories for kids that did 30- 60 hours per week of ABA including parents pitching in for additional 1:1. Not 10 hours though.[/quote]

Op Thanks for sharing. Including for mild autism? We were told b/w 10-20 for his deficits.

But now worried we should do more?

Or were these numbers for level 3 maybe?

We were planning to put him in a mainstream school with additional support.

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Levels varied, I’ve worked with many many children of all levels ages 14 months-18 years old. I still stand by the more the better in EI, regardless of level of the learner. Find a good BCBA or BCaBA with good BCBA oversight that can provide some parent training along with home based ABA. Sit in on all home sessions until the provider tells you youre inhibiting progress (don’t be offended this usually happens at some point), then record all sessions. Utilize everything they tell you, take data as asked, run programs on your own, make or buy any teaching materials they ask for. You can spend lots of time to save money or lots of money to save time as far as materials and additional RBT/1:1 hours go.

Do your due diligence and find a good provider- ask about educational background, experience, years certified, etc. Like every professional you want to choose someone that works for you and your family. Choosing a good provider is most important part. www.BACB.com

For a child under 5 I’d look for someone specializing in verbal behavior- though that shouldn’t be their only qualification by any means. You can buy a copy of the ABLLS-R book and check trackingsheets.net. You’ll probably want to request an ABLLS-R or VB-MAPP, as well as ask for EVT and PPVT be completed up front. If they can’t provide at least an ABLLS-R or VB-MAPP as part of the intake process I’d keep looking for a different provider.

I’d also get hearing/eyes tested, rule out medical causes, look into speech, OT, nutritionist, etc. and create a “team” of people that overlap a few minutes each week in the home. Take your home providers to doctors appointments once in awhile. Hold monthly or Bi-monthly team meetings-This creates a constant collaborative environment and ensures you’re all doing what is in the best interest of your family and child.

This is all “best practice” advice, obviously your child’s needs might vary, but my “best case” professional experiences have done all these things starting at 14 months-3 years. It’s a ton of work, money, and logistics for a parent and everyone involved really, but I truly feel the pay off of its worth it IME. You’ll probably have many people that disagree with me, so please do your own research and always do what works best for your child and family,[/quote]

OP what do you mean by specializing in verbal behavior? 
Our child is actually very advanced in language. The doctor said advanced even for a 3 year old. [/quote]

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