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ABA Transitional Classroom:

Bridging the gap

  • Student expectations

  • ​Classroom routines

  • Group participation

  • Self-Advocacy

The Best Advantage

building on ABA, preparing for what's next

To have the best advantage in school, children must develop a range of classroom readiness skills - both academic and social. Our ABA Transitional Classroom helps our clients build those skills in a socially safe environment with familiar supports so that they can transition smoothly into the routines of a typical academic classroom.

A Unique Environment

practice without pressure

This classroom is a unique resource. No other local providers offer a transition environment built with such intentional forethought and accuracy. This is not just a room with desks - this is a space designed through collaboration between licensed educators and ABA professionals to smoothly bridge the worlds of ABA and school. This space... - accurately replicates current typical classroom spaces, routines, and practices. - allows clients to build skills at their own pace, free from new social pressures - provides support from the same trusted team present during ABA therapy sessions. - can be customized to align with individual transition plans.

A Start-to-Finish Commitment

outside our walls, still our priority

Even as they move into an outside classroom, we remain involved, supporting them through every part of the transition and even afterwards to ensure that it is stable and successful. - Your child's Behavior Analyst will prepare transition plans with months of lead time so that nothing feels rushed. - During the transition, our Behavior Analysts will collaborate with school staff to implement appropriate accommodations and advocate for your child's potential.  - Your Behavior Analyst will continue to meet with the school staff after the transition to monitor the success of the accommodations, track student progress, and recommend any beneficial adjustments. Each child learns at their own pace, and so our graduation dates are not based on entry dates. Clients can use our transitional classroom for as long as they need.

How do we support your whole family?

empowering caregivers

As parents of a child who transitioned from ABA therapy to a typical classroom at the age of 9, we know how meeting the demands of a classroom can be challenging for the whole family.  We keep the reins in your hands during this transition process through regular caregiver consultation meetings where you can discuss needs and goals. We help you navigate new school processes and make sure you understand the rights and opportunities you have in any school or classroom setting.

How are services funded?

Insurance, Medicaid, and private-pay

We have our own in-house billing department that will personally handle all the billing and processing involving your insurance provider* including Medicaid.  Many other centers use a third-party billing service, which can lead to longer wait times for authorizations and processing. Since we handle billing in-house, we shorten your wait time. *Our ABA Therapy can also be provided through private pay which does not require insurance.

What is ESA funding?

alternate funding for diverse needs

Along with being eligible for the same funding sources as the rest of our ABA therapy, our ABA Transitional Classroom learners may be eligible for ESA funds. The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) dollars provide eligible students with access to pre-approved educational services that fit their needs. ESA funds can be used for our Supported Pathways Learning Center, ABA therapy (including our ABA Transitional Classroom), and many other Partners in Autism services. Contact us to learn more. To apply for ESA funds, visit the ESA application webpage: www.in.gov/tos/inesa

Also Check out our Learning Center

At Partners in Autism, we know that each of our clients is on a unique autism journey, and so we offer two parallel educational pathways to fit your needs: our Transitional Classroom and our Learning Center

ABA Transitional Classroom
  • ​Our ABA Transitional Classroom is a bridge from ABA therapy to a typical classroom.

  • ABA clients work on classroom readiness skills with the goal of transitioning into a typical classroom.

  • Clients learn typical classroom routines and behavior expectations.

  • Our staff clarify the unspoken expectations of a typical classroom.

Supported Pathways Learning Center
  • Our Supported Pathways Learning Center is a complete academic environment.

  • Students work on educational curriculum with the goal of achieving academic potential.

  • Students master academics in a setting free of unnecessary pressures.

  • Our staff provide support and accommodations.

In both settings, our highly trained staff respect the diversity, dignity, and value of each learner while supporting their unique needs.

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