What happens after a child is referred to BCW?

After a referral is made, the Service Coordinator (SC) begins assisting the family. The SC is the family’s main contact in BCW. The SC will help families understand their rights under the program. The SC will also contact parents to get consent to evaluate and arrange for evaluations therapies. The child will then receive an evaluation to determine if she/he is eligible for enrollment into BCW. The evaluations may be done in the child’s home, childcare center or other environments that are natural to the child. After the child receives an evaluation a team of BCW professionals (Therapists, Special Instructors, and Service Coordinators) will discuss the best services available. After this meeting, the SC will contact the family to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

How much does it cost to be in BCW?

Evaluation and service coordination are at no cost to the family. Other services are based on a sliding fee scale. This scale determines a family’s ability to pay. A family deemed unable to pay for needed services will not be denied. Medicaid is billed for services as well as other insurance, with the family’s permission.

What services are available through BCW?

Multidisciplinary evaluation to determine eligibility and multidisciplinary assessments to determine the scope of services needed. (At no cost to family) Service coordination that assists the family and other professionals in developing a plan to enhance the child's development. (At NO cost to family) Access to early intervention services identified in the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?

If you have concerns about communication, social skills, play, developmental milestones, or behavior, discussing those concerns with your pediatrician or a developmental specialist is a good first step.

Are services provided in the home?

Yes. Early intervention services are often delivered in natural environments such as the home, daycare, or community settings where children learn and interact every day.

What is the Babies Can't Wait program?

Babies Can't Wait is Georgia's statewide early intervention program for children from birth through age three who have developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions.

Can a child receive early intervention before an autism diagnosis?

Yes. Many children receive developmental evaluations and early support services before a formal autism diagnosis is made.

What age should a child start early intervention services?

There is no minimum age requirement. Services can begin as soon as developmental concerns are identified, even during infancy.

Is Community-Based ABA Therapy covered by insurance?

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Are parents involved during community-based therapy sessions?

Yes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, observe strategies, and reinforce skills during everyday activities and outings.

How does Community-Based ABA Therapy help with generalization?

Children practice applying learned skills across different environments, people, and situations, helping improve long-term independence and real-world functioning.

What skills are taught during community-based ABA sessions?

Therapy may focus on communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, safety awareness, independence, adaptive behavior, and problem-solving in public settings.

Where can Community-Based ABA Therapy take place?

Sessions may occur in parks, stores, restaurants, extracurricular activities, recreational programs, community events, or workplace settings for older teens.

What is Community-Based ABA Therapy?

Community-Based ABA Therapy provides one-on-one ABA support in real-world settings outside the home, clinic, or school to help children practice skills naturally in everyday environments.

Is In-School ABA Therapy covered by insurance?

Many Medicaid and commercial insurance plans provide coverage for school-based ABA Therapy when medically necessary and authorized.

FAQs Archive | Regency ABA

What happens after a child is referred to BCW?
How much does it cost to be in BCW?
What services are available through BCW?
How do I know if my child needs an evaluation?
Are services provided in the home?
What is the Babies Can’t Wait program?
Can a child receive early intervention before an autism diagnosis?
What age should a child start early intervention services?
Is Community-Based ABA Therapy covered by insurance?
Are parents involved during community-based therapy sessions?
How does Community-Based ABA Therapy help with generalization?
What skills are taught during community-based ABA sessions?
Where can Community-Based ABA Therapy take place?
What is Community-Based ABA Therapy?
Is In-School ABA Therapy covered by insurance?

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