FAQ

While our primary focus is supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, ABA can also benefit those with other developmental or behavioral needs. Feel free to contact us to discuss your specific situation.

At Beyond the Rainbow, we prioritize a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that centers around the dignity and unique needs of each client. We place strong emphasis on caregiver involvement, natural environment teaching (NET), and the development of real-world skills—not just rote memorization of flashcards. Creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are essential in our work, and we view neurodivergent team members as a valuable asset to our practice.

Therapist training is always a top priority and never treated as a one-and-done task to check off a list. This company is, and always will be, led by individuals who are not only trained but have demonstrated a deep understanding of autism and the everyday challenges faced by the families we serve. Anyone in a position of influence over therapeutic decisions will be someone who has done the job themselves—ensuring they understand the realities and responsibilities of implementing best practices.

We are not owned by investors or corporate entities driven by profit. Decisions at Beyond the Rainbow are made by people who are truly part of the work—because we believe quality ABA services should always be rooted in empathy, expertise, and lived experience.

Yes, and for good reason. Parents and caregivers are the most influential people in a child's life. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills as well as empower you to feel confident using the same strategies we do; this will pave the way for quicker progress that will also continue outside of sessions.  Insurance companies also require parent goals.  We understand that all families are busy and, as long as caregivers WANT to participate, we will assist in problem-solving how to make this happen while being feasible.  However, if caregivers do not desire to participate or learn strategies to maintain consistency, going with a provider that is in-clinic only where parent goals are typically only addressed at one hour monthly meetings would be a better option for such families.  Having caregiver involvement is integral in a child's achievements and Beyond The Rainbow sees this as a top priority.

A treatment plan will be the goals the BA has created based off their assessment and the caregiver's feedback and relayed priorities.  It will be individualized.  For example, different kids could be working on the same skills, but in totally different ways, catering to an individual's different interests and strengths.  When assessing the level of challenge, it's critical to meet a person where they're at while also keeping in mind where their neurotypical peers are.  For example, all 2 year olds have tantrums, so a behavioral intervention goal that decreases their tantrums to zero would not be attainable or realistic.  What would be attainable is a goal for extinguishing self-injury during tantrums or decreasing the duration of tantrums.  Part of an assessment is figuring out what prerequisites exist so existing skills can be expanded and advanced.  A general prerequisite skill for sign language is being capable of fine motor imitation.  But one of the beautiful things about people with autism is they love to show us that rules are often made to be broken.  Many kids on the spectrum have splinter skills, which are skills that seem advanced in contrast to other developmental abilities.  After goals are established, the therapy team must also remain flexible and always assess what changes to "the plan" may be better for their client.  It's common for kids to not show a full picture of what they're capable of during an assessment.  (Afterall, can you blame them for not telling all their secrets to a stranger they've just met?)  Goals (and therapists) should never be rigid, but always open to change.