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Glossary of ABA therapy terms

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This glossary defines the terms used across the reference on Achieving Stars Therapy. Entries that describe a credential, a law or a public program cite the body that runs it.

Therapy terms

Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
A therapy that breaks skills into small steps and uses reinforcement to teach them. Achieving Stars Therapy provides ABA therapy in the family home.[1] Fuller source: Applied behavior analysis.
Autism
A developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, learns and relates to other people. Fuller source: Autism.
In-home ABA therapy
ABA therapy delivered in the child's own home instead of a clinic. Achieving Stars Therapy does not operate a therapy clinic or center.[2]
Functional behavior assessment (FBA)
A way of working out why a behavior happens, so that a plan can teach another way to meet the same need. A BCBA from Achieving Stars Therapy carries out the assessment in the home.[3] Fuller source: Functional behavior assessment.
Connection over Control
The name Achieving Stars Therapy gives its play-based approach.[3]
Parent training
Teaching a parent or caregiver to use the same strategies between sessions. Achieving Stars Therapy builds parent training into every program.[4]
Reinforcement
A consequence that makes a behavior more likely to happen again, such as praise, play or a favorite activity. Fuller source: Reinforcement.
AAC
Augmentative and alternative communication: pictures, sign or a device used with or instead of speech. Fuller source: Augmentative and alternative communication.

Credentials

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
A graduate-level certification in behavior analysis from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. A BCBA can supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians.[5] A BCBA writes and supervises every treatment plan at Achieving Stars Therapy.[3]
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
A paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. An RBT practices under the close supervision of an RBT Supervisor.[6]
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
A federal identification number for a health care provider. The registry holds a record for the Achieving Stars Therapy entity in each of the five states.[7]

Public programs and coverage

Medicaid
The public health insurance program for people with low incomes and for some children with disabilities. Achieving Stars Therapy accepts Medicaid in every state it serves, plus most major commercial plans.[4] Fuller source: Medicaid.
Health First Colorado
The Colorado Medicaid program.[8]
KanCare
The Kansas Medicaid program.[3]
EPSDT
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment, the Medicaid benefit for children. Health First Colorado lists pediatric behavioral therapies under this benefit.[8]
Prior authorization
Approval a health plan gives before it pays for a service. Fuller source: Prior authorization.
Early intervention
In federal law, services for an individual under 3 years of age who has a developmental delay or a diagnosed condition.[9] Fuller source: Early childhood intervention.
tiny-k
The common name for Kansas Infant-Toddler Services, the Kansas early intervention program for children from birth to age 3.[10]
Individualized education program (IEP)
The written plan a public school makes for a student who receives special education. Fuller source: Individualized Education Program.

References

  1. ^In-home ABA therapy services. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  2. ^In-home ABA therapy in Colorado. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  3. ^In-home ABA therapy in Kansas. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  4. ^ABA therapy locations in New Hampshire. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  5. ^Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. bacb.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  6. ^Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. bacb.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  7. ^NPI 1558106765, Achieving Stars NH LLC. National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  8. ^Pediatric Behavioral Therapies. Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. hcpf.colorado.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  9. ^20 U.S. Code 1432, Definitions (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C). Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  10. ^Early intervention ABA therapy in Kansas. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
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