Comprehensive Assessment in Draper, UT
An ABA assessment in Draper, UT is where therapy starts: a BCBA measures skills and writes the plan. It is not a diagnosis, which most plans want first.
- Who it’s forChildren starting or restarting ABA
- InsuranceUtah Medicaid and major plans
- WhereDraper and nearby towns
- Wait timeNo waitlist
No waitlistWhat comprehensive assessment is
An ABA assessment looks at what your child can do today and which behaviors get in the way of learning. A BCBA reviews your child’s history, watches everyday routines and may use tools such as the VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R or Vineland. The results turn into measurable goals, a recommended number of weekly hours and the treatment plan your insurer reviews. Under Utah law, a provider sends that plan to a private insurer within 14 business days of starting treatment.
Start comprehensive assessment in Draper
No waitlist. Most families start within 2 weeks of insurance approval.
Request a Start DateWe check your benefits for free. Takes a couple of minutes.
Utah Medicaid and all major insurance plans accepted
Inside a comprehensive assessment session
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Talking with you
Your BCBA asks about development, strengths, worries, medical history and what your family most wants to change.
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Watching your child
Your BCBA observes play and routines to see how your child communicates and handles demands.
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Play-based tasks
Short activities measure communication, social, play and self-care skills.
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Going over the plan
You review the goals and hours with the BCBA before anything is sent to your insurer.
Why families choose ABA Therapy Draper for Comprehensive Assessment
No waitlist
There is no list to wait on. Most families begin within 2 weeks of insurance approval.
Utah Medicaid and major plans
We take Utah Medicaid and all major insurance plans, and we check your benefits for free before anything is scheduled.
BCBA-written plans
Every plan is written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our RBTs are certified, background-checked and CPR-trained.
Data you can see
Technicians record progress each session, and your BCBA reviews it with you and changes goals that are not moving.
Parents in the loop
Caregiver coaching is part of every plan, so you know what to do on the days between sessions.
After school and weekends
Sessions after school, in the evening and on weekends, so therapy fits around class and work.
Home, clinic, school or town
Your child can practice where the skills are needed, and many families mix two or more settings.
Toddlers through age 21
We work with toddlers, school-age kids, teens and young adults up to 21.
Diagnosis help
Still waiting on an evaluation? We help you find a referral and explain what you can do in the meantime.
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Who benefits from comprehensive assessment
- Children with a new autism diagnosis
- Families switching ABA providers and wanting a fresh plan
- Children whose needs have changed since the last plan
- Families who want to see what ABA would target before committing
What the assessment looks at
- Speech and language
- Play and social skills
- Self-care and daily living
- Behavior that gets in the way of learning
Steps for Comprehensive Assessment with us
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Talk it through
We review your child’s history, your concerns and the goals that matter most to your family.
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Observe and measure
A BCBA watches your child and uses standard tools to measure communication, social and daily living skills.
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Write the plan
The findings become measurable goals and a recommended number of weekly hours.
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Review it together
We go over the plan with you, answer questions and send your insurance what it needs to approve it.
Comprehensive Assessment in Draper: local things to know
Who can diagnose for insurance in Utah
Utah’s autism coverage law counts a diagnosis made by a licensed physician board certified in neurology, psychiatry or pediatrics, or a licensed psychologist, with experience diagnosing autism. Keep that report with your insurance card.
Source: Utah Code 31A-22-642
Medicaid wants the diagnosis first
Utah Medicaid ties its autism services to an autism diagnosis. If you are still waiting on an evaluation, start Baby Watch or school district services in the meantime.
Where to get a diagnosis near Draper
University of Utah Health’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic and Primary Children’s Child Development Program in Lehi both evaluate children. The state also publishes a list of other evaluation providers.
Ask about the Lehi campus
Primary Children’s Hospital Lehi offers developmental evaluations through its Child Development Program, which can be closer than downtown Salt Lake City for Draper families.
Source: Intermountain Health, Child Development Program Lehi
Questions parents ask about ABA
Is 20 hours of ABA enough?
Whether 20 hours of ABA is enough depends on what your child needs to learn.
Read the answer ABA therapy FAQDo kids with ADHD qualify for ABA?
Kids with ADHD can benefit from ABA methods, but qualifying for insurance-covered ABA usually depends on an autism diagnosis.
Read the answer ABA therapy FAQCan insurance deny ABA therapy?
Insurance can deny ABA therapy, but a denial is often not the final answer.
Read the answerWhere we offer comprehensive assessment
Comprehensive Assessment is available to families in Draper and the towns around it.
Comprehensive Assessment FAQs
Is an ABA assessment the same as a diagnosis?
No. A physician or psychologist diagnoses autism. A BCBA does the ABA assessment to measure skills and write a treatment plan. Most insurance plans want the diagnosis first.
What happens during the assessment?
The BCBA talks with you, watches your child and may use tools like the VB-MAPP or ABLLS-R to measure communication, social, play and daily living skills.
Does insurance cover the assessment?
Most plans that cover ABA also cover the initial assessment. We check your benefits and handle the approval paperwork.
Where can I get ABA assessments around Draper?
We offer ABA assessments in Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale and Lehi.
Is there a waitlist for ABA assessments?
No. Comprehensive Assessment has no waitlist in the Draper area. Most families begin within 2 weeks of insurance approval.
How do we get started?
Send the short request form. We look up your insurance benefits at no cost, book your child’s assessment and write the plan with you. If your child has no diagnosis yet, we help you find a referral for an evaluation.
Do you offer evening or weekend sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available after school, in the evening and on weekends, so therapy can fit around school and work.
What insurance do you accept?
Utah Medicaid and all major insurance plans accepted, including Utah Medicaid, Utah CHIP, SelectHealth, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, University of Utah Health Plans, PEHP, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE. Utah Medicaid covers ABA for eligible members with an autism diagnosis, and Utah law requires individual and large-group health plans to cover it without an age limit or an hours cap. We check your benefits before the first session.
Is comprehensive assessment right for your child?
A good match if
- Your child has an autism diagnosis and you are ready to start ABA.
- You want a clear picture of strengths and needs before therapy begins.
- Your insurance needs a written treatment plan before approving hours.
Keep in mind
- An ABA assessment is not a diagnosis. Autism is diagnosed by a physician or psychologist.
- Most plans want the diagnosis before covering the assessment.
- Plan time to talk with the BCBA and for your child to be observed.
- The recommended hours are a starting point and are reviewed as your child progresses.
Want to start ABA in Draper?
Tell us a little about your child. We check your insurance, explain your costs and offer a start date, usually within 2 weeks of approval.