Is the Unumb Center a School?
The Unumb Center is not a school, it is a non-profit ABA Therapy Center. Our hours of therapy are from 8:30-3:30. The state of SC requires children between the ages of 6-21 to be enrolled in a home school; public or private school.
How do I know if my child is making progress?
The child’s assigned Program Manager (BCBA/BCaBA) will meet with the caregiver(s) at least once monthly. The purpose of these meetings is to empower parents with knowledge and tools needed to successfully apply ABA techniques at home. This helps to generalize acquired skills, alleviate parental stress, and enhance outcomes for children. Your child’s progress will naturally be discussed in these meetings, and you can always access your child’s data through our data collection platform.
Do you provide after hours communications?
Our practice does NOT provide 24-hour crisis availability. In an emergency, when you are unable to reach us or cannot wait for a returned phone-call/email, please contact the proper emergency room or 911.
How is my child’s number of hours of service determined?
We provide services for the number of hours determined needed for each child as a medical necessity. This will be determined by the BCBA during the assessment. Your child’s schedule will be determined following the assessment & must be adhered to.
Will my child have the same plan as each other child?
Your child will not have the same plan as any other child. While ABA relies on established principles and techniques rooted in behavior science, it is designed to be highly individualized. Effective ABA programs are tailored by Program Managers (BCBA/BCaBA) to meet the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each person receiving services.
What causes autism?
According to the Autism Speaks website, there is no known single cause for autism, although the best available science points to important genetic components.” In the presence of a genetic predisposition to autism, a number of non-genetic, or “environmental,” stresses appear to further increase a child’s risk. The clearest evidence of these autism risk factors involves events before and during birth. It is important to keep in mind that these factors, by themselves, do not cause autism. Rather, in combination with genetic risk factors, they appear to modestly increase risk.”
What are the early warning signs of autism?
Though autism cannot be definitively diagnosed until around 18 to 24 months, research shows that children as young as 8 to 12 months may exhibit early signs. Parents should look for the following symptoms:
What are treatment options for autism?
Scientists agree that the earlier in life a child receives early intervention services, the better the child’s prognosis. All children with autism can benefit from early intervention, and some may gain enough skills to be able to attend mainstream school. As soon as autism is diagnosed, early intervention should begin. Effective programs focus on developing communication, social, and cognitive skills.
What is a community training home II?
A Community Training Home II offers residents the opportunity to live in a homelike environment in the community with support from qualified and trained Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs provide a Medicaid waiver service called “residential habilitation,” which is care, supervision, skills training, and supports that promote choice, independence, and community engagement. Residents are encouraged to create their own personal space while living in shared space with three others.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for HCBS residential funding, an individual must first be on South Carolina’s Intellectual Disability and Related Disabilities (ID/RD) waiver. Additionally, in most cases, in order to tap into the “residential habilitation” funding for staffing in the home, an individual must have been placed on the DDSN residential waiting list by his or her case manager.
Where are residential services located?
Unumb Place is located at 201 Duffie Drive in Lexington, SC.
What are the costs?
Staffing in the homes is paid by an individual’s Medicaid funding under the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver.
Monthly rent and community fees are approximately $1,500 per tenant/bedroom. All CTH IIs have four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. This fee covers all utilities, food, and amenities, but it does not include direct support staffing.
What will monthly residential fees cover?
