Bista Services

We offer individualized ABA, Speech, and Occupational Therapy treatment packages. All services are based on initial and ongoing assessments conducted by qualified healthcare professionals. Our services are available individually or grouped to provide a collaborative treatment approach. Bista also offers parent and caregiver training, school trainings, and school consultation.

Diagnostic Evaluations

  • Bista offers diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our clinical team, including a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychometrist, and ADOS-2 Certified Evaluator, provide comprehensive evaluations regarding your child’s development. These answers are crucial for families to get connected to the right therapies that best fit their specific needs.

ABA Treatment

  • Compassionate care approach
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Individualized instruction
  • Natural Environment Training (NET)
  • Differential Reinforcement Procedures
  • Functional Communication Training (FCT)
  • Parent Training
  • Peer Modeling
  • School Consultation
  • Relational training
  • Behavioral skills training (BST)

Speech Therapy

  • Our speech team addresses each client’s individualized communication needs
  • We provide high quality services for children of all ages
  • All services are delivered 1:1 by a licensed therapist. Speech services are currently offered at our Chandler, Tempe, and Phoenix clinic locations
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Feeding Therapy

  • Bista’s pediatric feeding therapy helps children who struggle with feeding, eating, or swallowing due to various conditions.
  • Skilled therapists assess oral-motor skills, sensory responses, and feeding behaviors, considering medical history and environmental factors.
  • Therapy plans are developed in collaboration with parents and healthcare providers, tailored to the child’s specific needs.
  • Plans may include oral-motor exercises, sensory integration techniques, behavioral strategies, and caregiver training.
  • This therapy is suited for children with difficulties in chewing, swallowing, or those with food-related challenges impacting growth and health.

Occupational Therapy

  • Bista supports clients who have difficulty performing age appropriate functional skills
  • Each client is evaluated and an individualized treatment plan is designed to meet their needs and support their strengths
  • All services are delivered 1:1 by a licensed therapist
  • Occupational services are currently offered at our Chandler, Tempe, and Phoenix clinic locations
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AAC Device Evaluation

  • Our AAC device evaluations aids individuals with communication challenges in finding appropriate tools to express themselves.
  • AAC devices include simple picture boards and advanced speech-generating devices.
  • Experienced specialists assess communication needs, explore device options, and customize the selected device.
  • Ongoing training and support are provided to ensure effective use of the chosen device.
  • This service benefits individuals of all ages with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities who struggle with verbal communication.

Social Groups

  • Bista utilizes a variety of social skills assessments and resources as well as applied behavior analysis to promote social skills increasing in complexity as the group progresses
  • Social groups focus on developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships skills, and responsible decision making
  • Groups meet one to three times per week during the late afternoon on weekdays.

Caregiver and Family Training

We believe in equipping parents and caregivers with the same tools we use to help individuals gain independence. Parent training is a required component of our services to support families and learners. It is also a stand alone service. If you are interested in support with potty training, reaching milestones, or supporting you child in reach other goals this is a great option.

School Consultations

  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
  • Functional Analysis (FA)
  • Independent Evaluation (IEE)
  • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
  • Staff training covering various topics