Empowering Play,
Fostering Growth
As a small, BCBA-owned practice, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional compassionate, in-home, daycare, and
school ABA therapy across Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Our personalized approach helps your child build
essential skills and achieve their fullest potential. Through engaging, play-based techniques, we create a
supportive and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. At Play-Based Wellness, your family is our
family.
Our Approach to Therapy
At PBW, we utilize play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to create a fun and engaging learning environment. Our dedicated team focuses on improving communication, enhancing daily living skills, and reducing interfering behaviors to support your child's overall development.
Communication
Daily Living Skills
We use effective therapy practices to effectively enhance your child's daily living skills. Through play-based ABA therapy, we focus on teaching essential self-care tasks such as dressing, grooming, and hygiene. Our approach promotes independence and confidence, helping your child navigate everyday activities with greater ease.
Behavior Reduction
We use compassionate theray techniques to effectively reduce challenging behaviors. Through therapy, we identify the underlying causes of these behaviors and implement strategies to address them. Our approach helps your child develop positive coping skills and achieve greater emotional regulation, leading to a more harmonious daily life.
Our Mission at Play-Based Wellness
At our BCBA-led practice, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing your child's growth through play-based learning. Our mission centers on prioritizing your child in all our efforts, employing effective interventions grounded in compassionate care to enhance their development, happiness and success.
Our Services
At PBW, we offer a range of comprehensive and individualized services designed to support children with autism and their families.
Our Team
Insurance Coverage
We're In-Network Providers with
At Play-Based Wellness (PBW), we strive to make our services as accessible as possible for all families. We proudly accept insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. Our team is dedicated to working closely with families to create flexible payment plan schedules for patient deductibles, ensuring that your child receives the care they need without financial stress. Our commitment is to support you every step of the way, providing high-quality, in-home ABA services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Insurance Verification
If you're considering using insurance to cover the cost of therapy, we'll handle the verification process to determine the extent of coverage for ABA services, alleviating any concerns you may have about the financial aspect. A financial counseling session will be had explaining any costs associated with therapy.
Gathering Information
Once we've connected, our team, led by our dedicated BCBA, Anna Osipova, will reach out to gather essential details about your loved one. This includes their name, age, any diagnosis they may have, insurance information, and of course, understanding unique strengths, challenges, and your aspirations for your child.
Why Anna started Play-Based Wellness
Better Outcomes
Clinicians often venture into private practice to make client-centered decisions free from the bureaucracy of larger healthcare organizations. BCBA-owned practices like Anna's prioritize quality over quantity, emphasizing high-quality services rather than focusing on volume or billable hours. Before taking on a client, Anna conducts comprehensive initial assessments to ensure her clinical skills align with the client's needs, a thorough approach often challenging in larger agencies.
Clinical Quality Control
Anna wanted comprehensive oversight of the entire process of delivering applied behavior analytic services to ensure clinical and operational efforts were aligned. Having experienced misalignment in larger agencies, she sought operational control to prioritize the best clinical outcomes for her clients. Her goal was to consistently provide the highest quality of care and be a comforting, accessible presence for families, addressing their inquiries from initial engagement through insurance, scheduling, and treatment.
Better Communication
In a smaller practice, communication channels are also typically more direct. Anna BCBA and Alicia (practice manager) maintain a close working relationship, facilitating clear communication and a collaborative, team-based approach. . Anna ensures weekly direct communication with all clients, providing updates to parents on clinical matters such as client progress and family guidance sessions, as well as addressing non-clinical concerns like scheduling.
FAQ
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientifically validated approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by the environment. It focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors while reducing challenging ones. ABA therapy is highly individualized, targeting specific goals to improve skills such as communication, social interactions, and daily living activities.
What ages do you work with?
We provide ABA therapy services to children aged 3 to 15 years old. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child within this age range, regardless of their developmental stage.
How long does each ABA session last?
The duration of each ABA session can vary depending on the individualized treatment plan developed for your child. Typically, sessions last between one to three hours, and the frequency of sessions may vary based on your child’s needs and progress.
What qualifications do you have?
BCBA certification requires rigorous education and experience in applied behavior analysis. This includes completing a master’s degree, accruing 2000 hours of supervised fieldwork experience, passing a comprehensive examination administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), and adhering to ongoing continuing education requirements.
How do you develop individualized treatment plans for each child?
Anna’s approach begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify your child’s strengths, challenges, and specific goals. As part of this assessment process, Anna utilizes various age-appropriate assessments such as the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EDSM, PEAK, and the Vineland-3. Based on the assessment results and in collaboration with you, she develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child’s unique needs and preferences.
What role do parents play in the ABA therapy process?
Parents play a crucial role in the ABA therapy process as they are essential partners in their child’s treatment journey. We encourage active participation and provide training and support to help parents reinforce skills learned during therapy sessions and generalize them to real-life situations at home and in the community.
How can I get started with ABA therapy for my child?
To begin, please submit the contact form on our website, and our team will reach out to you promptly to schedule an appointment. During this meeting, we’ll discuss your child’s needs, goals, and preferences, and develop a plan tailored to meet their unique requirements. We look forward to partnering with you on this journey towards success!
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Learn More About Our Approach
Our services are designed to promote meaningful progress, enhance quality of life, and empower families with the knowledge and tools they need for ongoing success.
The Role of Play in ABA Therapy
How Working with a BCBA Can Transform Parents' Lives
What Your Child Will Be Doing During Therapy: A Play-Based Approach to ABA
Empowering Parents: A Guide to Parent Training in ABA Therapy
Exploring the Benefits of Play BasedWellness
Engaging in playful activities enhances emotional intelligence by promoting empathy, cooperation, and communication skills. Participants learn to manage emotions effectively and navigate interpersonal relationships with greater ease.
In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing wellness has become increasingly vital. Play-based wellness programs offer a refreshing approach.
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Better Future for your kids
Welcome to PBW, where we prioritize personalized care and specialized focus. As a clinicians, we maintain a smaller client caseload to ensure each child receives the attention they deserve.
Our Approach to Therapy
At PBW, we utilize play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to create a fun and engaging learning environment.
Best Learning
We use evidence-based practices to provide the most effective things for your child.
Skill Development
Promoting positive social interactions and relationships with peers and adults.
Learning Plans
By individualized learning plans tailored to each child's specific needs, strengths, and goals.
Comprehensive Services at Positive Behavior Wellness
At Positive Behavior Wellness, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and family we serve. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 1:1 direct therapy sessions, parent training programs, and thorough assessment process.
Play-Based Learning
At Positive Behavior Wellness (PBW), we embrace play-based learning as a cornerstone of our approach to therapy. Through engaging and interactive activities, we foster a supportive environment where children can develop essential skills while having fun.
Engaging and Motivating
Play is a natural way for children to learn and explore their world.
Developmentally Appropriate
We customize our play-based therapy sessions to suit each child’s unique strengths
Our Team
Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. Led by experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and supported by skilled Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), we are committed to providing personalized and effective therapy.
Anna Osipova, MS, BCBA, LBA
Founding Clinician
Alicia Barksdale, BA
Care Coordinator
Insurance
Why Play-Based Wellness Is the Better Choice
Discover the benefits of play-based wellness and why it's an optimal approach for child development and therapy at Positive Behavior Wellness.
Insurance Verification
If you're considering using insurance to cover the cost of therapy, we'll handle the verification process to determine the extent of coverage for ABA services, alleviating any concerns you may have about the financial aspect. A financial counseling session will be had explaining any costs associated with therapy.
Gathering Information
Once we've connected, our team, led by our dedicated BCBA, Anna Osipova, will reach out to gather essential details about your loved one. This includes their name, age, any diagnosis they may have, insurance information, and of course, understanding unique strengths, challenges, and your aspirations for your child.
Why Play-Based Wellness Is the Better Choice
Discover the benefits of play-based wellness and why it's an optimal approach for child development and therapy at Positive Behavior Wellness.
Insurance Verification
If you're considering using insurance to cover the cost of therapy, we'll handle the verification process to determine the extent of coverage for ABA services, alleviating any concerns you may have about the financial aspect. A financial counseling session will be had explaining any costs associated with therapy.
Gathering Information
Once we've connected, our team, led by our dedicated BCBA, Anna Osipova, will reach out to gather essential details about your loved one. This includes their name, age, any diagnosis they may have, insurance information, and of course, understanding unique strengths, challenges, and your aspirations for your child.
Amazing Moments
Equip children with strategies for managing difficult emotions through emotional regulation, rather than mere compliance
Evidence-Based Practices
We utilize evidence-based practices to ensure that your child receives the most effective interventions. Our team stays updated with the latest research and methodologies in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide high-quality therapy that is both innovative and proven.
Emotional Regulation
Teaching strategies for managing emotions
Daily Living Skills
Fostering independence in everyday activities such as dressing