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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavior Management Services, adapted to individual needs. Two convenient locations in northern Indiana: South Bend and Rochester.
Applied Behavior Analysis (aka ABA therapy) was initially developed over 50 years ago and is now the leading therapy for people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA focuses on teaching the skills needed to increase learning and coping, while decreasing challenging behaviors that limit an individual’s access to social opportunities and their community.
Behavior management encompasses a range of services aimed at supporting individuals and families who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, difficulties in accessing and actively engaging with the community due to behavioral, social or emotional challenges.
Behavioral Support Services are designed to empower individuals and families to achieve self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of community life, across all environments, throughout their lifespan.
shelley gorski
Owner/Partner - adaptive solutions
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. It is the leading therapy for helping people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
ABA focuses on positive reinforcement to help establish new skills while inhibiting other, less desirable behaviors.
The ABA techniques that we use emphasize learning new skills through positive reinforcement.
Our clients typically need more support than a general education classroom or everyday learning in the community can provide for them. ABA gives them the extra time and focus that they need to learn new skill sets.
At Adaptive Solutions we work as a team to provide that care for our clients. The team involves a Board-certified Behavior Analyst, 1 or 2 Team Leads, and the staff that works 1:1 with the client.
At Adaptive Solutions we do all we can to ensure that your child can attend school and still receive the services that meet their needs. Children that are able to function in school but need additional support can receive sessions after school or even partial school days.
Our ABA services are only available on-site. However, our Behavior Management (Medicaid Waiver) services are more often in the home or the community.
The number of hours of therapy is dependent on several factors including the needs of the client, any other services they receive, and school schedules.
ABA techniques are designed to help a person adapt to their environment. We want all of our clients to be their unique selves, while learning new skill sets to engage with others and communicate effectively.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is not an illness that is cured. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability. Anyone diagnosed with ASD will have this diagnosis across their lifespan. ABA therapy is an approach to help someone diagnosed with ASD develop skills to help them function best in their day-to-day life.
The duration of ABA services varies from person to person, but our hope is that our clients are able to gain the skills they need to effectively function without ABA.
Behavior management services are funded under the Indiana Medicaid Waiver. Please reach out to your case manager and request a ‘pick list’ for behavior management services, then request Adaptive Solutions.
The initial step in applying for the Medicaid Waiver is to visit the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) website at https://bddsgateway.fssa.
The website provides a link to an application (online and print versions are available), as well as a list of the information you will need to complete it.
While we can teach our client new skills, adapting those skills to other areas of the client’s life – including with other people and environments, works best when parents are involved. We strive to teach parents how to continue reinforcing those skills at home and within the community. Those teaching sessions are typically held once or twice a month.
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Miranda has over ten years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). For the past eight years, she has also worked as an autism and behavior consultant in the public school system.
Her journey into becoming an ABA began while completing her undergraduate degree in education. She gained visibility to the field through her roommate, who was working at an ABA center. “I eventually joined her at the center and quickly became passionate about the work we were doing. Witnessing the positive impact it had on the children and their families inspired me to further my education in the field.” Miranda chose to pursue her BCBA certification after getting her teaching license.
Kara has over 20 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. She began her career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in a residential setting, where she developed a strong interest in behavioral psychology. After earning her BA in the field, Kara knew that she wanted to continue her studies and become a BCBA. She went on to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, graduating from Ball State University in 2015 with a specialization in autism spectrum disorders. Kara became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2019.
Kara’s personal life has played a role in shaping her professional perspective. She has navigated developmental challenges within her own family, and also served as a therapeutic foster parent for several years.
“Having experienced first-hand the difficulties that families with special needs children often face, has enabled me to offer an enhanced level of guidance and encouragement to our clients and their families.”
Shelley began working in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in 2012 while completing her undergraduate degree in psychology at Indiana University South Bend. She earned her Master’s degree in Education, with a focus on Counseling and Human Services in 2016. She completed additional coursework for behavior analysis and became a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst in 2015. In 2018, Shelley became a behavior management provider in the state of Indiana.
Shelley brings experience working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and disabilities. She has studied both the emotional/cognitive and behavioral functions of learning. Through merging the fields of behavior analysis and counseling she aims to bring a more holistic approach to her clients, assisting the individual by developing strategies appropriate for their specific situation and goals.
“I’m in this profession because there is nothing as worthwhile as helping our clients learn new skill sets – improving access to the community, and seeing the world open up for them.”
Joe has been working in the field of behavior analysis since 2013. He brings experience working with learners who have had multiple challenges and has worked with a wide variety of ages during his career. He has completed special training in working with individuals who exhibit extreme behavior, those suffering from pediatric feeding disorders, and evidence-based practice aimed at helping people gain the necessary social skills to acquire and maintain friendships.
He has been a Certified Safety Care Trainer since 2015 (Quality Behavior Solutions). He has worked with clients ranging in age from 18 month – 36 years of age.
” I chose this profession because I always wanted to help people. I was interested in working with kids when I began my bachelor’s in psychology. I was introduced to this job and immediately fell in love with our work! Seeing the change that we can make so rapidly is quite rewarding. I knew that I would want to do this work for the rest of my career. “