Autism Spectrum Disorders Behavioral Aide Services

Fraser Autism Program

Autism Behavioral Aides work one-on-one with a child to improve skills and implement goals from an individual behavior plan. This helps the child to replace inappropriate skills with developmentally and therapeutically appropriate daily-living, social, leisure and recreational skills. The child’s individual behavior plan may include:

assisting with skill development in dressing, eating, and toileting;
assisting, monitoring and guiding to complete tasks;
observing and intervening to redirect inappropriate behavior;
assisting in age-appropriate self-management skills as related to the child’s emotional disorder or mental illness, including problem solving, decision making, communication, conflict resolution, anger management, social skills, and recreational skills;
implementing de-escalation techniques.

These services are through the Fraser Autism Program which provides evaluation and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorders. Through this program, Fraser provides behavioral aide services to support children and families.

Program Highlights

Behavioral aide services are intended to be a part of a larger plan of mental health services for a client’s treatment. The need for services is determined by a licensed mental health professional through a functional assessment.
Frequency and duration of service vary according to an individual’s needs.
Services are temporary and help the child transition to using skills independently.

Ages Served

Children, ages 2 through 17, who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Our Staff

Mental health professionals conduct diagnostic and functional assessments.
Mental health practitioners develop individual behavior treatment plans.
Behavioral aides are directed by a mental health practitioner and supervision is provided by a licensed mental health professional.

Location

Fraser Child & Family Center
3333 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Payment/Funding

Medical assistance, TEFRA, private pay. Families should find out from the county how billing the MA/TEFRA account will affect them. Some insurance plans may include behavioral aide services as part of a bundled service option.

For information, contact: Intake Coordinator 612-331-9413