Aggieland Autism Center
Behavior Therapy - Texas Style
AAC Core Values!!
Passionate Commitment
Integrity
Grit
Selfless Service
We have P.I.G.S.!!
Each of our employees, volunteers and other members of our team share these values and will be challenged to grow every day while keeping true to the AAC Core Values. We love all of our employees, volunteers and other members of the team and look forward to a long and wonderful future!!
Applied Behavior Analysis
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis is the science devoted to determining how our environment affects socially significant behaviors and how we can manipulate the environment to change or create new behaviors.
How does AAC use ABA?
Through daily interactions with multiple trained therapists, Aggieland Autism Center, LLC creates a unique environment to build your child’s skills.
AAC helps reduce problem behaviors by providing reinforcement and implementing researched based interventions with highly skilled therapists.
What makes us different?
We combine fun with challenging work to increase socialization, communication, and self-help skills!
We increase motivation using a unique environment, atmosphere, and awesome rewards!
We want to help clients build the necessary skills needed to achieve their full potential and independence in life through socialization, communication, and self-help skills.
We implement the highest standards of behavioral therapy that meet insurance and parents' high standards in a faith, family, and community friendly atmosphere.
How to get started?
Call, Text, Email or the Website Contact Form are great ways to communicate to AAC management that you are interested in services. Once we know you are interested we can begin the process:
- ABA insurance eligibility check is done
- A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will conduct a functional behavior assessment and provide an individualized treatment plan for your child
- AAC will establish a start-date according to the parents and insurance timeline, based on approval from your insurance company
Full-time ABA therapy with AAC can be a core component of your child’s life to help build skills and reduce problem behavior.
About Behavioral Therapy
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
As a BCBA with years of experience assessing children with autism, Lynn Hawkins, MA, BCBA uses the VB-MAPP or the ABLLS to identify skills and possible barriers to learning. These assessments are research driven and time tested. They show what your child can and cannot do. These assessments also reveal how your child is learning from th
As a BCBA with years of experience assessing children with autism, Lynn Hawkins, MA, BCBA uses the VB-MAPP or the ABLLS to identify skills and possible barriers to learning. These assessments are research driven and time tested. They show what your child can and cannot do. These assessments also reveal how your child is learning from the environment: they show not just what they know but how they know it.
Also, a full comprehensive evaluation or a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is completed with every client so that goals, objectives, and targets are based on parent, insurance, and developmental needs.
These evaluations or assessments are part of the Aggieland Autism Center, LLC intake process. There is no charge to the families for the intake process (outside of insurance co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles due for billable services). These assessments along with interviews with the parents / caregivers are crucial to setting goals for treatment. We collect data and establish a baseline of your child's skills in order to meet your child they’re at. AAC is dedicated to helping you and your child reach your full potential using research driven assessments and evaluations.
ABA therapy at its Best
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
Using 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for 30-40 hours a week, we combine super fun with super hard work to increase socialization, communication, and self-help skills. We increase motivation for hard work using the horses, power jeeps, flying kites, cool science experiments as awesome rewards.
Also, using the results of the Functi
Using 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for 30-40 hours a week, we combine super fun with super hard work to increase socialization, communication, and self-help skills. We increase motivation for hard work using the horses, power jeeps, flying kites, cool science experiments as awesome rewards.
Also, using the results of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), we form a comprehensive intervention plan that will not only focus on decreasing barriers to learning or problem behaviors but will also increase skills for independence and more socializing. Goals for the research driven interventions are set by the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the parents. Your child's progress is monitored by the on-site BCBA, and weekly updates are made to individual programs. We have weekly meetings to discuss progress and concerns, as well as, diligently provide training for the families.
Most importantly, AAC submits insurance reports and gains approval for ABA therapy. With this model of service, AAC wants to be a core component to improving your daily life for you and your child. We want to be a part of preparing your child for school, independence and success!
Analyzing Amazing Results
Assessment of Skills and Barriers
Analyzing Amazing Results
Here at Aggieland Autism Center, LLC (AAC) we will analyze data to show improvements and change treatments accordingly to support effective results. We prepare progress reports for periodic parent meetings and reports for insurance to ensure continued coverage of ABA therapy services at AAC.
Lynn Hawkins, MA, BCBA, LBA is thrilled to sho
Here at Aggieland Autism Center, LLC (AAC) we will analyze data to show improvements and change treatments accordingly to support effective results. We prepare progress reports for periodic parent meetings and reports for insurance to ensure continued coverage of ABA therapy services at AAC.
Lynn Hawkins, MA, BCBA, LBA is thrilled to show you the above graph results (1 month). The problem behaviors (each color represents a different maladaptive behavior) decreased like never before! Previously, these behaviors were out of control with no end in sight. After 4-5 months of ABA therapy on the ranch setting the client began engaging in social skills that rewarded him with cool stuff and sharply decreased the problem behaviors that interfered with driving the power jeep or riding the horse. Mom saw a tremendous difference as did the hair dresser (the client’s first hair cut!!!), the grocer, the life guard, and the dentist. He became more social, began pretending with peers, and wanted others to play with him!
Join us at the ranch in College Station, Texas, we want to analyze amazing results with you!
About Results
Super Big Fun Stuff!
Social skills, activities, and crazy fun!
Social skills, activities, and crazy fun!
Kids are willing to do things they have never done before because we offer giant treats and jackpot rewards!! Using the ranch setting and some amazing motivation we can see the most change possible with the buckaroos gaining skills and reducing problem behaviors. The more opportunities that we contrive to find that motivation on a Monda
Kids are willing to do things they have never done before because we offer giant treats and jackpot rewards!! Using the ranch setting and some amazing motivation we can see the most change possible with the buckaroos gaining skills and reducing problem behaviors. The more opportunities that we contrive to find that motivation on a Monday will be different than the opportunity we need to create on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Each day is different here at AAC. We intentionally change each aspect of the environment to provide for the most opportunities to generalize skills. By gaining motivation with bounce houses, waterslides and more, we can see amazing results while the buckaroos stay engaged all day long.
Going outside of the classroom or clinic and increasing motivation with amazing rewards may get some surprising results. Be the mom that is seeing her son get on a horse for the first time! Watch him face all his fears and walk in the rain to feed the horse a treat. Hear the first words from your daughter on the back of a horse saying, "Go!"
Social skills, activities, and crazy fun!
Social skills, activities, and crazy fun!
Social skills, activities, and crazy fun!
Here at AAC you can watch your child dress up and pretend play (increase self-help skills: change clothes, wear weird clothes due to sensory issues) imagination is key to learning abstract lessons, and we have fun learning skills on the ranch setting. We have festivals (waiting in line, engage in games), parades (waving and smiling at oth
Here at AAC you can watch your child dress up and pretend play (increase self-help skills: change clothes, wear weird clothes due to sensory issues) imagination is key to learning abstract lessons, and we have fun learning skills on the ranch setting. We have festivals (waiting in line, engage in games), parades (waving and smiling at others), sports days (run to the 1st base first--not 3rd!), kite flying (training cause and effect), birthday parties (social skills 101--sing, blow, say thank you), water play (social skills and self-help skills), and photo booths (look and smile on cue). These are a few of the fun-filled activities to experience for the whole family.
Innovative ABA therapy
Innovative ABA therapy
Innovative ABA therapy
Research shows the greatest results with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are gained through intense behavioral therapy, 35-40 hours a week. We offer this at Aggieland Autism Center, where we have behavioral therapy--Texas style. We assess, set goals, find rewards worth working for (reinforcers), write, train, and implement the highest q
Research shows the greatest results with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are gained through intense behavioral therapy, 35-40 hours a week. We offer this at Aggieland Autism Center, where we have behavioral therapy--Texas style. We assess, set goals, find rewards worth working for (reinforcers), write, train, and implement the highest quality ABA for each child seven years of age and younger. Data is taken daily and analyzed weekly to ensure great success. Everyone is trained to implement the treatment that works best for the child: therapists, parents, caregivers, and teachers are welcomed as well.
Quality Therapy
Innovative ABA therapy
Innovative ABA therapy
At AAC we pride ourselves in offering the highest quality of ABA Therapy. Highly trained therapists, unique value, and rock-solid core values add to our unique and strong culture that attract some of the best employees that work with passionate commitment, integrity, grit, and selfless service. We maintain strict training standards and
At AAC we pride ourselves in offering the highest quality of ABA Therapy. Highly trained therapists, unique value, and rock-solid core values add to our unique and strong culture that attract some of the best employees that work with passionate commitment, integrity, grit, and selfless service. We maintain strict training standards and place high expectations on all our employees to maintain our core values. Employees prove that they have what it takes to provide your buckaroo with the therapy that they need while we maintain the highest level of trust with every family. Having a team orientation focused on the same end goal – our mission – drives our team forward to accomplishing amazing results for each of the buckaroos. Every client is different, and every treatment plan is individualized, and we train all our therapists to work as a wholistic unit while maintaining the high standards set by the BACB, Insurance companies, and families. Every member of our team is committed to pouring their passion of changing lives into their work. Check out our amazing team members in the Team section.
Our Team
Manager & Program Director
Howdy, I’m Lynn Hawkins, MA, BCBA. In addition to over 17 years of experience with those with development disabilities, as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) I am directly responsible for providing effective changes in behaviors using the best of Applied Behavior Analysis, which includes giving and receiving super cool rewards! One way I receive cool rewards is by using ABA therapy with everyone at the ranch! Another fun part of my day here at the ranch is to ensure that our BCaBAs or Registered Behavioral Technicians (therapists) maintain high standards working with your child. I address problem behaviors, skill acquisition, track progress and set parent and insurance approved goals, as well as train families in a more natural environment.
Lead RBT
Amy has always had a passion for working with children. This passion led her to begin her career by graduating with a Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Stephen F. Austin State University. She then began working as a Speech Language Pathology-Assistant for the next 3 years. She loved working with children with severe language delays as well as children with Autism. It was her experiences working with children with disabilities, especially those with problem behavior, that gave her a further passion to help those children and their families reach their full potential. She became a Registered Behavior Tech and is currently a graduate student studying Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism at Ball State University. She hopes to become a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst and continue investing in the lives of children. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs, seeing the latest movie and enjoying a good book.
Paige has had a passion for working with children since a very young age from nannying, to coaching gymnastics, to being a Sunday school teacher. But more importantly, Paige’s passion for helping children with autism grew when her younger brother was diagnosed at six years old. Paige graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in sociology. Not knowing what her future held, she began her Masters in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Texas-Arlington with hopes to work at a children’s hospital. Shortly after starting her masters, she began working at AAC and nonetheless, felt a calling to continue helping children with autism succeed through ABA therapy. Paige is certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and within the next year, she will begin pursuing her graduate certificate in ABA to become a BCBA. Upon completion, she will be certified as a licensed MSW and BCBA. When she is not at AAC or working on school work, you can find her cuddling with her pup, Rosie, cheering on her boyfriend at Texas A&M hockey games or having dinner with friends and family.
About Us
History
Aggieland Autism Center, LLC (AAC), and the innovative model of a ranch setting has been Lynn's dream for 20 years. Lynn, as an in-home therapist, saw parents struggling to get services for their children that made a lasting impact. She saw the results of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and was motivated to bring her passion of ABA to kids in a unique way. She set out to learn everything she could about ABA and develop all the skills she needed to offer services to children with autism and/or developmental disorders. Lynn received her master’s degree in ABA from University of Houston-Clear Lake and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification with the BACB. With the help of faith, family and friends she was able to accomplish her dream of becoming a BCBA!
Aggieland Autism Center, LLC offers unique opportunities for Bryan / College Station area. After years of working in clinical settings, schools, as well as home environments, Lynn combined ABA therapy in a home environment with a ranch setting providing super-cool rewards (like horses and bounce houses). When ABA is used in this unique environment skills are learned faster than ever and problem behaviors decrease like never before.
Come and see Lynn's dream come true and make history together using behavioral therapy, Texas-style!
Mission
We strive to implement the highest standards of behavioral therapy in a faith, family, and community friendly atmosphere. We maintain constant contact with families, as well as, utilize monthly meetings to address concerns or implement new goals. Our main goal is to teach clients the necessary skills needed to achieve their full potential and independence in life through socialization, communication, and self-help skills. We want to be a part of preparing your child for school and independence!
Our greatest desire is to see children and families apply ABA therapy (research-driven interventions) to their daily lives. Children transitioning out of our program will be spontaneous, independent and self-initiating individuals effectively engaging in the community. Come experience the thrill of attending an entire birthday party for the first time (no screaming/coping skill) or having your child say "I love you" for the first time (using language) or answer WH questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) or respond to others without hitting or kicking (decrease in isolation and increase in socialization).
AAC Volunteer 2020
Everyone can join in the fun at AAC by volunteering. Adults and teens (16+) can work with horses, chickens, dogs, crafts, and more... children can volunteer with their families to create some golden opportunities for all the buckaroos! Anyone can learn how to approach and feel comfortable, even play with children with disabilities! Those with autism can always benefit from more opportunities to interact with peers!
Thanks, Lynn
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