Julie Hayes (Marketing Director)
Julie Hayes lives with her husband Joshua and son Gunner in Decatur, Texas. She enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering with Embrace Ausome, a local non- profit that aims to raise Autism Awareness. Since her son Gunner was diagnosed with Autism in 2019 she has helped raise awareness and acceptance for kids with …
Stacia Phifer (RBT)
My name is Stacia Phifer. I am 18 years old and live in Decatur, Texas. I love plants, painting, and listening to music. I enjoy helping others, learning new things, and making people happy. I chose to be a Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT) because I believe every single person should have a way to communicate. …
Dania Salam-King (BCBA, Director)
Dania Salam-King’s greatest passion is working with children, particularly children with Autism. I love learning about the child, their creativity, and observing their sense of wonderment about the world. I want each child to feel joy, appreciated, safe, and accepted for who they are. I chose to practice ABA not to change children with Autism …
Can I pay my bill at the time of my appointment?
Yes. You can pay your statement via your parent portal or the billing department.
I have insurance. Why am I being asked to pay?
Your patient responsibility portion depends on your insurance coverage. During the intake process, we will verify the insurance information you provide as well as the copayment, coinsurance, and deductible related to your plan and provide this information to you. Your patient responsibility portion will be charged or billed to you after your insurance adjudicates your …
What documents will be required?
In order to check benefits and obtain authorization, we will need to collect the following info / documents: 1- Basic demographic information for the parent/caregiver and individual who will receive the services. 2- Upload pictures of your insurance card (front and back) 3- Diagnostic reports verifying a qualifying diagnosis. Our clinical team will then work …
Will my insurance cover ABA therapy?
Each insurance plan is different and must be thoroughly evaluated to determine whether or not coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis is provided. We are an in-network with many providers to include: Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, and BCBS, United Healthcare, Magellan, and others. At this time, Medicaid coverage in Texas does not include ABA therapy. We are …
Does my child have to have a formal autism diagnosis to get treatment?
Children are not required to have a diagnosis for treatment but do need a formal diagnosis in order to receive coverage from insurance providers.
How can you help me navigate public school, ARDs and IEPs?
Collaboration with the school is vital but can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why we offer ARD meeting attendance and IEP reviews to all clients. We are available to attend any school meetings and can help teach you how to become a better advocate for your child.