Helping Children Build Skills for Everyday Success
At Manhattan Psychology Group, our ABA Skills Assessments help identify your child's strengths, areas for growth, and the skills needed to increase independence across home, school, and community settings. As part of our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) use evidence-based assessment tools to develop individualized treatment recommendations that support meaningful progress.
Unlike a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), which focuses on understanding why challenging behaviors occur, an ABA Skills Assessment evaluates what a child currently knows and what skills they are ready to learn next. The results help create personalized treatment goals that promote communication, independence, and overall quality of life.
What is an ABA Skills Assessment?
An ABA Skills Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that measures developmental, communication, social, and adaptive skills. The assessment provides a clear picture of your child's current abilities and identifies opportunities for growth across multiple developmental domains.
Our clinicians use the results to develop individualized treatment plans that focus on teaching functional skills while supporting long-term success.
Depending on your child's age and needs, assessments may incorporate standardized ABA assessment tools and direct observations to evaluate skill development in a variety of settings.
What Skills Are Evaluated?
Every assessment is individualized, but may include an evaluation of:
- Communication and language skills
- Social interaction and play skills
- Daily living and self-care skills
- Functional communication
- Learning readiness
- Academic readiness
- Adaptive behavior
- Emotional regulation
- Executive functioning
- Community and safety skills
- Independent living skills, when appropriate
By understanding your child's strengths and areas for growth, our clinicians can prioritize goals that have the greatest impact on daily life.
What to Expect During an ABA Skills Assessment
The assessment process is collaborative and tailored to each individual. It may include:
- Parent and caregiver interviews
- Review of developmental and medical history
- Direct observation
- Structured play and learning activities
- Standardized ABA assessment tools
- Collaboration with teachers and other providers when appropriate
Following the evaluation, families receive recommendations that may include individualized ABA treatment goals, parent training, school recommendations, and referrals for additional services if needed.
How Are the Results Used?
The results of an ABA Skills Assessment help guide every stage of treatment planning.
Our clinicians use assessment findings to:
- Develop individualized ABA treatment goals
- Identify communication and social skill targets
- Increase independence with daily living skills
- Improve school readiness and classroom participation
- Support transitions across home, school, and community environments
- Monitor progress over time and adjust treatment as skills develop
Assessment results also provide valuable information that can be shared with families, educators, and other healthcare providers to ensure consistent support across settings.
Why Choose Manhattan Psychology Group?
At Manhattan Psychology Group, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive behavioral services that are personalized to each individual's unique needs. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts collaborate closely with families, educators, physicians, and other providers to create practical, evidence-based treatment plans that help children build meaningful life skills.
Whether your child is beginning ABA therapy, has recently completed a psychological evaluation, or needs a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), our team is here to provide comprehensive support every step of the way.
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If you're interested in learning more about your child's developmental strengths and identifying the skills that will support long-term success, our ABA team is here to help.
