Welcome to your ultimate guide to sensory-friendly activities for kids in San Diego, Orange County, and beyond with VBA. Whether you’re a local or visiting the vibrant regions of Southern California, you’ll find an array of engaging activities designed to cater to children with sensory…
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Expanding ABA Therapy Access Across California Regions
Expanding Therapy Center Networks for Autism Support in California Our initiative to expand therapy center networks for autism support in California is reshaping how California families access essential ABA therapy services. At VBA, we recognize that access to quality services is crucial for families navigating…
In-Home vs. Clinic-Based ABA Therapy: Options Across California
Understanding ABA Therapy Options for Children in California The understanding of ABA therapy options for children in California is critical for parents and caregivers navigating the world of autism care. Applied Behavior Analysis, commonly referred to as ABA therapy, aims to improve socially significant behaviors,…
ABA Therapy Services in Southern vs. Northern California
Understanding Autism Therapy Services in California In California, autism therapy services provide diverse treatment options to support individuals with autism and their families. These services, centered around Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, offer comprehensive health services tailored to meet the unique needs of those affected….
2024 Autism Law Summit
Rebecca Womack and VBA® President Dr. Heather O’Shea, co-leaders of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Documentation Special Interest Group (SIG), presented the reveal of the ABA Documentation Templates for CPT codes at the Autism Law Summit 2025. The project, which took over two…
VBA® Opens Non-Public School: Center for Behavior Change
Verbal Behavior Associates® is thrilled to have recently opened its Center for Behavior Change (CBC), a certified California nonpublic school (NPS) which provides a free appropriate public education to individuals with moderate to extensive support needs, aged 4 to 14 years (TK-8). It is now…
VBA® Sharing its Findings
Verbal Behavior Associates® was thrilled to share its recent findings in effective strategies for behavior interventionist training, with the greater field of Applied Behavior Analysis at the 50th annual Applied Behavior International convention! The researchers utilized a Self and Match System, an individualized self-monitoring system…
CASP Mission Award
VBA® President Dr. Heather O’Shea is honored to have received the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Mission Award! The award was provided at the annual conference to an individual nominated by members who has materially contributed to the mission of CASP which is to…
VBA ® Presenting Posters at ABAI Autism: San Diego
VBA ® Behavior Analysts Tamarah Owens, Ansley Herndon, and Efrat Kemp proudly shared replication studies at the ABAI Autism Conference in San Diego in 2023. Replication studies strengthen the confidence in the studied interventions.
Famous People on the Spectrum – James Durbin
At VBA we encourage all types of learning to ensure children are understanding to their maximum potential. We recognize that every person learns differently, has a unique voice, and brings value to the world around them in their own way. So while we recognize there are…