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Glossary of ABA therapy terms

From BuddingFuturesABA.wiki, a reference published by Budding Futures ABA Therapy.

This glossary defines the terms used across the reference on Budding Futures ABA Therapy. Each entry links a fuller source. Entries that describe a credential 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. Budding Futures ABA Therapy provides ABA therapy at home and in schools.[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.
Natural environment teaching (NET)
A way of teaching a skill during ordinary activities, such as meals, dressing and play, in the place where the child uses the skill. Budding Futures ABA Therapy teaches through play and natural environment teaching.[2]
Assent
A child's own agreement to take part in an activity. Budding Futures ABA Therapy runs sessions on positive reinforcement and the child's assent.[2]
Reinforcement
A consequence that makes a behavior more likely to happen again, such as praise, play or a favorite activity. Fuller source: Reinforcement.
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. Fuller source: Functional behavior assessment.
Parent coaching
Teaching a parent to use the same strategies between sessions. At Budding Futures ABA Therapy, parent coaching makes up 10 to 20 percent of therapy hours.[2]

Assessments

VB-MAPP
The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program, an assessment of language and social skills against developmental milestones. Budding Futures ABA Therapy assesses children with the VB-MAPP.[2] Fuller source: Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program.
ABLLS-R
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills, Revised, an assessment of language, self-help, motor and academic skills. Budding Futures ABA Therapy assesses children with the ABLLS-R.[2] Fuller source: Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills.

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.[3] Rachel Blackburn, BCBA, is the Clinical Director of Budding Futures ABA Therapy.[4]
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.[5]
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The body that issues the BCBA and RBT certifications.[3]
Colorado Behavior Analyst Licensing Board
The Colorado state board for behavior analyst licenses, within the Division of Professions and Occupations.[6]
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
A federal identification number for a health care provider. Budding Futures LLC holds National Provider Identifier 1679463053, enumerated on 7 July 2025.[7]

Public programs and coverage

Health First Colorado
The Colorado Medicaid program. Budding Futures ABA Therapy is enrolled with Health First Colorado under Provider Types 83 and 84.[8] Fuller source: Medicaid.
HCPF
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, the state department that runs Health First Colorado.[9]
EPSDT
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment, the Medicaid benefit for children. Health First Colorado lists pediatric behavioral therapies under this benefit.[9]
Prior authorization request (PAR)
A request a provider sends to a health plan before a service starts. Each approved Health First Colorado request for behavioral therapy is valid for up to six months.[9] Fuller source: Prior authorization.
Regional Accountable Entity (RAE)
A regional organization under contract with Health First Colorado. Contracts for four regions began on 1 July 2025.[10]
Early intervention
In federal law, services for an individual under 3 years of age who has a developmental delay or a diagnosed condition.[11] Fuller source: Early childhood intervention.
Early Intervention Colorado
The Colorado program that provides developmental supports and services to families with children from birth through 2 years of age who have developmental needs.[12]
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. ^ABA therapy services. Budding Futures ABA Therapy. buddingfuturesaba.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  2. ^In-home ABA therapy. Budding Futures ABA Therapy. buddingfuturesaba.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  3. ^Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. bacb.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  4. ^Rachel Blackburn, BCBA, Clinical Director. Budding Futures ABA Therapy. buddingfuturesaba.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  5. ^Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Behavior Analyst Certification Board. bacb.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  6. ^Colorado Behavior Analyst Homepage. Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations. dpo.colorado.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  7. ^NPI 1679463053, Budding Futures LLC. National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  8. ^Quality and credentials. Budding Futures ABA Therapy. buddingfuturesaba.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  9. ^Pediatric Behavioral Therapies. Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. hcpf.colorado.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  10. ^Accountable Care Collaborative Phase III. Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. hcpf.colorado.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  11. ^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.
  12. ^Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers. Colorado Department of Early Childhood. cdec.colorado.gov. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
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