At Brighter Hope

Our team of dedicated professionals provide one on one behavioral therapy to individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities, based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Our team is dedicated to working with children to reduce challenging behaviors and build the skills necessary to increase independence and live a meaningful life. We educate and empower caregivers by teaching skills and providing the training necessary for parents to carry over therapy techniques and the principles of ABA into their home environment.

It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village. Coach Elaine Hall

Our Mission at Brighter Hope is to provide client-centered and evidence based treatment to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities to address socially significant behaviors and improve quality of life.

What we offer

Brighter Hope's team of professionals use a combination of approaches and procedures rooted in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Home-Based Services
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Home-Based Services

  • Challenging behavior reduction
  • Parent training
  • Daily living and household skills
  • Social skills
  • Self-help skills (e.g., toilet training, self-dressing, self-care, eating, etc.)
  • Family interactions (e.g., performing chores, shopping, eating out, etc.)
  • Verbal behavior
  • Academics
  • Independence
  • Compliance with medical/dental appointments
  • Self-management
  • Coping/tolerance

Center-Based Services
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Center-Based Services

  • Challenging behavior reduction
  • Pre-academic skills
  • Following instructions
  • Language & communication skills
  • Verbal behavior
  • Group skills
  • Play skills
  • Daily-living and self-care skills
  • Vocational skills
  • Safety skills
  • Social skills
  • Self-management
  • Coping/tolerance
  • Engagement
  • Reasoning skills

School Consultation
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School Consultation

  • Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Support Plan
  • Inclusion Supports
  • IEP Development
  • Educator/Para-educator Training

Problem Behavior Reduction
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Problem Behavior Reduction

  • Self-injury
  • Physical aggression
  • Verbal aggression
  • Elopement
  • Property destruction
  • Disruptive behavior
  • Inappropriate social behaviors

Intervention Development
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Intervention Development

  • Brighter Hope's team of professionals use a combination of approaches and procedures rooted in Applied Behavioral Analysis to develop interventions. These include:
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Naturalistic Intervention
  • PECS
  • Social Skills Training
  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pharmacological Therapy - While Brighter Hope does not employ physicians who can treat symptoms of ASD with medication, our team is dedicated to collaborating with physicians to provide data and valuable information that may assist in guiding clinical decisions regarding medication.

Funding
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Funding

Brighter Hope accepts funding through private health insurance, private pay, and Medicaid. Brighter Hope is in network with Cigna, BCBS, Humana, Optum, Beacon Health Solutions, Passport, and Wellcare. Brighter Hope also accepts the Michelle P. Waiver. ABA therapy coverage may require a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. An enrollment coordinator will work diligently with you and your child to secure a source of funding for ABA services.

Our Methodology:

Applied Behavior Analysis has become the standard of care for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Applied Behavior Analysis

The process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree, and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in behavior

Comprehensive Assessment

Our team of professionals will conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the results of that assessment. Clinical interviews and ongoing consultation with caregivers, support providers, direct observation of the individual, and data collection will guide decision making regarding programming and treatment goals. Programming will be evaluated routinely to ensure that your child is meeting behavioral objectives

Standard of Care

Applied Behavior Analysis has become the standard of care for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parent Involvement

Crucial to ensure consistency in how behavior procedures are implemented and is imperative to a child's success with the program

Board Certified Behavior Analysts

Our team will conduct an initial comprehensive assessment, develop a treatment package and oversee programming provided by a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or a Behavior Technician

Sources

Baer, D. M.; Wolf, M. M.; Risley, T. R. (1968). Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1, 91-97.o Sulzer-Azaroff, B. & Mayer, R. (1991). Behavior analysis for lasting change. Fort Worth, TX : Holt, Reinhart & Winston, Inc.

Staff Biographies

Meet the people who make up our incredible team

Meagan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meagan has worked in various clinical and center-based settings, in addition to providing behavior support services to individuals in home and community-based settings. Meagan has experience providing school-based therapy to elementary, middle, and high school students and has previous experience as a case manager coordinating services for individuals on the Michelle P. & SCL waivers in Kentucky. Meagan loves working with children and is fascinated by their imagination! Her free time is often spent going on adventures with her family and two amazing daughters, which often include biking and taking walks on the Big Four Bridge. Her hobbies include exploring new places and baking!

Meagan Vowels, MSSW, BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director - Brighter Hope, LLC, Center for ABA & Children's Therapies

With over 13 years of experience in social services, from institutional level direct care and utilization case management to child welfare and community mental health services, it's safe to say Ashlee loves helping people! She has spent the last 9 years working with families and children in the developmental disabilities services field. This includes time as a case manager and co-creator of multiple successful startups, including a non profit organization. Ashlee has a love for creating and developing sustainable businesses whose end goal is to help as many people as possible! Her favorite and most important work is done at home with her husband and 3 children! Her hobbies include dancing, antiquing, reading and spending time with friends and family. She also likes to go to the beach any chance she can!

Ashlee Morgan, MSSW

Executive Director - Brighter Hope, LLC, Center for ABA & Children's Therapies

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Our Facility

We are located in Crestwood, Kentucky. Our facility is comprised of individual therapy rooms, a group therapy room, a sensory room, a play room, and a large fenced in outdoor area behind our building. Toys, books, puzzles, and mainpulatives are examples of only a few items used to aid in learning and skill acquisition.

News & Events

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FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do you evaluate progress?
    • At Brighter Hope, our team of professionals will conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the results of that assessment. Clinical interviews and ongoing consultation with caregivers, support providers, direct observation of the individual, and data collection will guide decision making regarding programming and treatment goals. Programming will be evaluated routinely to ensure that your child is meeting behavioral objectives.
  • Do you offer additional support services such as speech therapy?
    • At this time, Brighter Hope is not offering additional therapies, but will likely offer speech and occupational therapy in the future.
  • How do you address social skills in your setting?
    • In addition to each child working 1:1 with a Behavior Technician, children will have plenty of opportunities to play with and socialize with other children at the center. BCBA'S and Behavior Technicians will help facilitate and mediate social skills groups for children receiving center-based programming.
  • Do you offer home-based services?
    • Yes, Brighter Hope offers home-based services. Please speak with an enrollment coordinator to see if this option is best for your child.
  • How do you accommodate my child if he/she an alternate placement?
    • Clinical staff at Brighter Hope are flexible with meeting the needs of our clients. Clinical staff will work closely with local school systems, residential treatment facilities, and other possible placement settings to offer high-quality ABA services around the community.
  • What are some other sources of funding?
    • Brighter Hope accepts private insurance, Medicaid, waiver funding, and private pay. Please speak to an enrollment coordinator regarding other funding options.
  • Does medical insurance cover ABA therapy?
    • Many insurance plans cover ABA therapy. Please contact an enrollment coordinator who can confirm benefits and eligibility for your specific plan.
  • What client population do you serve?
    • Brighter Hope serves individuals aged 2-21 with a diagnosis of autism or a related developmental disability.
  • Where are you located?
    • We are located at 5895 W. Highway 146, Crestwood, KY 40014.
  • What are your hours of operation?
    • We are open Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm.
  • Does my child have to have a diagnosis of autism to come to your center?
    • Many insurance payors require a diagnosis of autism in order for a child to receive ABA therapy. We can discuss treatment options with you and other funding sources if needed and will work diligently with you and your insurance provider to find coverage for ABA services.
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5895 W. Highway 146
Crestwood, KY, 40014
United States

  • Email:admin@brighterhopeaba.com
  • Phone:502.530.1767
  • Fax:502.805.0787