Helping Hands Child Care
Special Features
Services & Support
Therapy Services
- ABA Therapy
- in-home therapy
Insurance & Payment
- Medicaid
- BCBS
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- Anthem
- Private Pay
- Accepts Medicaid
Care Delivery
- In-Home
- Accepting Clients
Support For
- Autism
Certifications
- BCBA-certified team
Programs We Offer
In-Home ABA
Collaborative therapy in the home.
Parent Coaching
Hands-on training for caregivers.
Our Approach
Therapists embed ABA strategies into daily routines with parent coaching woven through each visit. Plans target communication, cooperation, and self-care where they naturally occur, with data tracked against the goals your family prioritized.
Our Team
2
Board-Certified Analysts
6
Registered Behavior Technicians
7
Years of Service
About the Center
Location & Directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Helping Hands Child Care
How long are sessions, and how many per week is typical?
It varies for each child but it can be anywhere from 4 hours a week to 30 hours a week and everything in between. It all depends on the child's need and ability to engage in therapy while also promoting balance in the family, down time to be a kid, and making time for other therapies.
What ages do you serve?
Individuals ages 2-18 years of age
What does the intake and assessment process involve?
Initial phone call, insurance eligibility verification, assessment request to insurer, in person assessment, behavior report created and submitted to insurance, insurance approval and services begin. The process is as quick as insurance reviews and approves documents.
What insurance plans do you accept?
Cigna, Medicaid, Anthem BCBS, Humana, CareSource, Amerigroup, Molina, Aetna, Peach state, Medicaid
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes we accept Medicaid and Medicaid plans through Amerigroup, Molina, CareSource, peach state, and Humana.
Do you offer in-home, in-center, or telehealth sessions?
We offer services in home, daycare, private schools.
What credentials do your clinicians hold?
Board Certified Behavior Analysts that are liscensed in the state of Georgia.
How are progress updates shared with families?
Progress is shared all along the way since sessions are in the home. You will actively see your child's sessions, receive verbal summary at the end of the session, see your BCBA weekly or bi-weekly. All along the way the parents are fully informed and involved at the steps their child is taking.
Do you offer parent training and support?
Absolutely, we are hear to make sure parents feel heard, supported, and involved.
What is your typical wait time for new clients?
Time line is continigent on the family having documents ready and insurances timely processing. It can vary from 1 month-3 months.
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