Frequently Asked Questions
Where & Who We Serve
What ages do you serve?
Tindle Behavior Consulting primarily provides in-home ABA services for children ages 2–5. Services may also be available for children ages 6–10, particularly for homeschooled children during the day or children who need after-school support. Fit is determined based on the child’s needs, family goals, schedule, and our current service model.
Where are services provided?
Services are primarily provided in the child’s home. Community-based services may also be included when clinically appropriate. Behavior Technicians provide services in person, while BCBA supervision may be provided through telehealth, in person, or through a hybrid model depending on location, clinical need, and insurance requirements.
What areas do you serve?
Tindle Behavior Consulting provides services within the state of Georgia. Families located about 10 miles from Downtown Atlanta can typically access a hybrid supervision model featuring telehealth and limited in-person BCBA supervision. For those outside this radius, we may offer in-home Behavior Technician services supported by remote BCBA supervision, depending on local staffing, clinical necessity, and payer guidelines.
Do you provide services in schools?
At this time, Tindle Behavior Consulting is an in-home ABA provider. For children ages 6–10, services are generally designed for homeschooled children during the day or for children who need support after school rather than school-based ABA services.
Getting Started
How do I get started?
The first step is completing a Family Interest Form with basic information about your child, family, schedule, insurance, and what you are hoping to get out of ABA services. Submitting the form does not guarantee admission to services or that an assessment will be scheduled.
What happens after I submit the Family Interest Form?
If our service model appears to be a potential fit, you will be invited to a free 30–60 minute consultation with the BCBA/Clinical Director. During the consultation, we will learn more about your child, family goals, availability, caregiver involvement, and what you hope to get out of ABA services.
Does completing a consultation mean my child will receive services?
No. The consultation helps determine whether Tindle Behavior Consulting is a good fit for the child and family. If another provider or type of service appears more appropriate, we may recommend that option and provide referrals when possible.
What happens if we decide to move forward?
If the family and BCBA agree to move forward, the onboarding process begins. This includes verifying insurance coverage and requesting authorization for an initial ABA assessment. After the assessment is completed, treatment recommendations are submitted to insurance for approval before ongoing services begin.
Next Steps
What happens during the assessment?
The assessment is a comprehensive process that includes a review of records, caregiver interviews, direct observation of the child, and standardized assessment tools. We focus on the child’s strengths, needs, and the family’s priorities. The goal is to develop a clear, personalized treatment plan that supports growth and safety.
How soon can services start?
The timeline for starting services depends on several factors, including insurance authorization, staff availability in your area, and completion of the initial assessment. We strive to begin services as efficiently as possible once clinical recommendations are approved by your payer.
How are RBTs matched with families?
We consider scheduling compatibility, location, and the specific clinical needs of the child when matching a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a family. Our goal is to create a dynamic pairing where the technician’s skills and personality align with the child’s learning style and family environment.
What is caregiver involvement expected to look like?
Caregiver involvement is a cornerstone of successful ABA therapy. Families are expected to participate in regular training sessions, collaborate on goal setting, and implement strategies in daily routines to support skill generalization and long-term success for their child.
Do families need to commit to a consistent schedule?
Yes. Consistency is vital for progress in ABA. We work with families to establish a service schedule that meets the child's clinical needs while respecting the family's availability. Adhering to the agreed-upon schedule ensures that therapist presence and clinical interventions remain effective.
Our Treatment Approach
Are services neurodiversity-affirming?
Yes. Tindle Behavior Consulting is a neurodivergent-led company and uses a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approach. We do not believe every autistic behavior needs to be changed. Treatment focuses on skills and behaviors that meaningfully affect communication, independence, safety, participation, and quality of life.
Do you use punishment or force compliance?
Our approach emphasizes communication, coping skills, choice, assent, and meaningful replacement skills. We do not focus on compliance for its own sake, but we may work on tolerating reasonable non-preferred activities when those skills help a child participate more fully in everyday life. This may include communication, toileting, hygiene, waiting, sharing, transitions, homework, or participating in less-preferred games and activities to build flexibility, social skills, and play skills. Punishment procedures would only be used if reinforcement based strategies are ineffective and caregivers give approval.Â
Do you work on eye contact or stimming?
We do not automatically target harmless autistic traits such as reduced eye contact or self-stimulatory behavior. A behavior would generally only be addressed if there is a meaningful concern related to safety, health, communication, access to activities, or quality of life.
What kinds of skills can ABA address?
Goals are individualized and may include communication, self-advocacy, play and social skills, daily living skills, toileting, safety, transitions, coping skills, flexibility, independence, and replacement skills for behaviors that interfere with participation in everyday life.
What insurance plans do you accept?
Tindle Behavior Consulting is working toward participation with a combination of public and commercial insurance plans, including Georgia Medicaid. Families should contact us for the most current insurance participation information.