Refer a Patient
We love to partner with providers in our communities so that together, we can provide the best support possible for families. In order to make this process as smooth as possible, our dedicated intake specialists are always here to help.
Our Approach to Collaboration
At Bloomwell Autism Therapy, we believe that exceptional care begins with collaboration. Our treatment model embraces a team-based approach, and we partner closely with contracted related service providers—including Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs),—to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for every child. In addition, we welcome these providers into our clinics, where they have full access to our therapeutic tools, materials, and the support of a dedicated 1:1 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) during sessions.
Furthermore, we foster ongoing collaboration between related service providers and our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), allowing for seamless integration of best practices across disciplines. This unified approach ensures that each patient receives the most individualized, meaningful, and effective support possible.
Training at Bloomwell
We strive for excellence in all that we do, and as part of that commitment we provide training to support that excellence at every level. Across the board, teammates complete the required state-specific training relevant to their role as behavioral therapists when they are hired, in order to ensure they have the tools and knowledge necessary to support our patients and families.
Behavior Technician (BT) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training
BTs are required to become RBTs after starting at Bloomwell
Outside of the RBT certification, Bloomwell’s training involves:
• 12 hours of direct instruction with a master’s level clinician
• 6 hours of virtual training
• 15-20 hours of hands-on application and shadow time working directly with patients, alongside an experienced clinician
• Competency evaluations within the first 30 days of starting, to ensure high-quality performance at the clinical, professional, and administrative level
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Training
All of our BCBAs are licensed
Outside of the training they complete to become a licensed BCBA, Bloomwell’s training involves:
• 18 hours of direct instruction, provided by our VP of Clinical Growth and Development
• A large focus on medical necessity, individualization of treatment, and compassionate care
• Competency-based activities that are completed in coordination with the clinical supervisor in the first 6 weeks of onboarding
• Ongoing development through CEU workshops and internal Clinical Growth opportunities
Individualized Assessments
Once a referral is received, we put together an individualized assessment package to help us understand how we can support each child. The results of each assessment are used to identify the deficits relative to an ASD diagnosis and inform socially significant goals for the patient and family. In addition, assessment information helps inform the clinicians if they should recommend or provide other services based on scope of competence within ABA. We use the following types of assessments to gather this information:
Norm Referenced Assessments:
• Child Family Quality of Life – Second Edition
• Vineland – 3 Comprehensive Caregiver Interview
• BASC-3 PRQ
• BASC-3 PRS
• Behavior Problems Inventory – Short Form (For school-age patients)
Direct, Criterion-Referenced Assessments:
• VB-MAPP
• VB-MAPP Milestones
• ABLLS-R
• AFLS
• Essentials for Living
• Early Start Denver Model
• PEAK
Based on the results of each assessment, our team may recommend anything from 25-40 hours of weekly therapy, depending on what the child’s needs are. If less than 25 hours are needed and our full-time program is not a good fit, then we provide a treatment plan and help each family find care that is right for them.
ABA Therapy at Bloomwell
When a child is enrolled at Bloomwell Autism Therapy, we focus on providing neurodivergent-affirming, compassionate therapy that can help prepare them for a school environment. In order to bring that philosophy to life, we use Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and assent-based therapy to help engage children in the process and integrate teaching into their daily routines and activities. Our daily routine is set up to resemble a preschool, with centers, circle time, arts & crafts, movement breaks, and a playground. A typical day might look like:
∙ 8:00 – 8:30 am | Drop Off, Group Outside Play
∙ 8:45 am | Circle Time
∙ 9:15 am | Toy Play
∙ 9:45 am | Snack
∙ 10:00 am | Group Active Play
∙ 10:30 am | 1:1 Table Time
∙ 10:45 am | Sensory Time
∙ 11:15 am | Lunch
∙ 12:00 pm | Enrichment Centers
∙ 12:45 pm | Social Skills Group
∙ 1:15 pm | 1:1 Table Time
∙ 1:45 pm | Snack
∙ 2:00 pm | Natural Environment Training
∙ 2:30 pm | Art
∙ 3:00 pm | Pickup
Support for the Whole Family
Caregivers have access to our patient portal through Central Reach, which allows them to see real-time data and session notes from their child’s therapy.
We have also developed our ROOT caregiver guidance program to provide additional tools to families. When families start the program, they learn foundational concepts that can help continue their child's growth after they leave the clinic. Once families complete those ABA 101 lessons, they are able to choose from additional topics to support their children, such as improving sleep, potty training, and building social skills.
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If you have a patient who seems like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!