Our Mission
Northwest ABA’s mission is to ABLE (achieve better life for everyone) children, families, and professionals who serve them regardless of their disabilities and cultural backgrounds.
What We Believe
- Every child is able to learn and deserves to achieve his or her full potential.
- Caregivers/school staff are vital members of our team and we strive to improve the quality of life/instructional integrity for the entire family/school.
- Every child and family is unique. We are committed to individualizing our therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs. Millions of possibilities, millions of answers.au
Agency Disclosure
- Northwest ABA is a WA State licensed Behavioral Health Agency under chapter 246-341 with all providers having a WA State Department of Health credential, trained in the specific discipline, mandated reporters, confidentiality limited under RCW 18.19.180, and governed by RCW 18.130.180 with consumer rights of WAC 246-341-0600.
- The RCW 18.19.060 and WAC 246-810-031 require the agency providers to provide written disclosure of the following information to clients before therapy begins: client’s rights and responsibilities, clinical focus, provider credential and training, fee schedule, unprofessional conduct, and limits of confidentiality. More detailed information can be found here.
- All WA State licensed providers can be searched on the DOH website.
- A process for filing a complaint about DOH credentialed providers and facilities can be found here.
Publications
- Koyama, T., & Wang, H. (2011). Use of Activity Schedule to Promote Independent Performance of Individuals with Autism and Other Intellectual Disabilities: A Review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32(6), 2235-2242.
- Wang, H., & Koyama, T. (2014). An analysis and review of the literature and a three-tier video modeling intervention model. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8, 746-758.