Building brighter futures, one skill at a time.
At HRE Behavioral Consultants of Central Florida, we help children build meaningful skills through individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy—and support families every step of the way.
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Local care. Individualized goals. Families as partners.
HRE is rooted in Central Florida, serving families in Avon Park, Sebring, Wauchula and the surrounding Highlands and Hardee County communities.
What is ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach to understanding learning and behavior. Therapy is tailored to each child's strengths, needs and family priorities.
Build important skills
Support communication, social interaction, play, daily living routines and independence.
Learn in meaningful ways
Teaching may happen through play, daily routines and structured learning, depending on the child.
Make progress together
Caregivers and clinicians collaborate to help children use skills across everyday settings.
What Is ABA Therapy?
Watch an introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis created by HRE team members Isaac Neverson, RBT, and Jennifer Brown, RBT.
Presented by Isaac Neverson, RBT and Jennifer Brown, RBT
Have questions? Contact our team.
Support in the places children learn and grow
Avon Park Clinic
Individualized clinic-based ABA therapy in a supportive learning environment.
Highlands County Schools
HRE provides school-based ABA services in Highlands County Schools. Our team supports individualized goals and collaborates with educational teams as appropriate. Services depend on student needs, school arrangements and authorizations.
Achieve and Shine · Wauchula
ABA services at Achieve and Shine in Wauchula, serving families in Hardee County.
Service availability and placement depend on individual needs, staffing, authorizations and program capacity.
Experienced roles working together for your child
HRE's clinical team includes behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians working together to support individualized care.
BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analysts oversee assessments, create treatment plans, review progress, supervise clinical services and coach families.
BCaBA
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts support assessment and treatment activities under BCBA supervision.
RBT
Registered Behavior Technicians provide direct therapy, teach individualized skills and collect session data under appropriate supervision.
What to expect from ABA sessions
How many hours per week?
Therapy hours are individualized. Some children receive approximately 10–30 hours weekly, while others may need more or less. Your behavior analyst recommends hours after assessment, with scheduling and coverage considered.
Your child's RBT
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works directly with your child, implementing treatment goals and collecting data under the supervision of a behavior analyst.
Your behavior analyst
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) assesses needs, designs and oversees treatment, monitors progress, supervises the team and collaborates with caregivers. A BCaBA may assist under BCBA supervision.
What happens in sessions?
Sessions may include play-based instruction, communication practice, social activities, independent living skills and strategies for addressing behaviors that interfere with learning.
How is progress tracked?
The clinical team collects and reviews data, discusses progress with families and updates goals and teaching strategies as needed.
Mandatory parent training
Active caregiver participation, including regularly scheduled parent training, is a required part of HRE's ABA program. Families learn, practice and apply strategies outside of sessions. Frequency is individualized by clinical needs and applicable coverage requirements.
Getting started is simple
Complete intake
Use HRE's existing intake form to share information about your child and requested services.
Benefits and availability
Our team reviews information, verifies benefits and discusses service availability or waitlist options.
Assessment and plan
A behavior analyst assesses your child's needs and develops an individualized treatment plan.
Begin services
Once scheduling and any required authorizations are in place, therapy and parent training begin.
Parent Resource Center
Answers to common questions as you explore ABA services for your child.
What happens during an assessment?
A behavior analyst gathers caregiver input, observes your child and assesses relevant skills. The results guide individualized goals, treatment planning and recommended therapy hours.
Does ABA involve play?
Yes. Depending on the child, teaching may happen through play, games, everyday routines and structured activities. The goal is to build meaningful skills in engaging ways.
What goals can therapy address?
Examples include communication, asking for help, daily living skills, social participation, coping with transitions and increasing independence. Goals are tailored to each child.
How will I know my child is progressing?
Clinicians collect and review data, share progress with caregivers and adjust treatment goals and teaching approaches when needed.
What does school-based ABA look like?
HRE provides school-based ABA services in Highlands County Schools. Depending on the student's individualized plan, support may address communication, classroom routines, transitions and behaviors that interfere with learning. School instruction and educational decisions remain with the school team.
How can I help at home?
Required parent training gives caregivers opportunities to practice strategies and support new skills during daily routines, helping children use what they learn across settings.
Required Documents for ABA Therapy
To help HRE complete the admissions and insurance authorization process, please gather these two important documents.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE)
Provide the complete diagnostic evaluation report prepared by a qualified licensed professional. The report should include assessment findings, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. A brief screening or diagnosis letter may not be enough.
Doctor’s Referral for ABA
Provide a written referral or order recommending Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services from your child’s physician or another qualified referring practitioner, as permitted by the applicable insurance plan.
Additional Intake Information
Keep your insurance card, relevant previous evaluations and your child’s IEP (if applicable) available. HRE will let you know if your plan requires additional records or forms.
Don't have these documents yet? You can still submit our intake form to begin the conversation. Our team can explain what documentation is needed before services can be authorized and started. Requirements can vary by payer.
Your ABA admissions checklist
Use this simple checklist while preparing to request services. Checkmarks are only for your convenience on this page; they do not submit information to HRE.
Important: The checklist is not a document-upload portal. Please follow the team's instructions for securely sharing records; do not email sensitive medical records unless HRE has confirmed an appropriate secure method.
Accepted insurance and funding
HRE currently accepts the following insurance plans and funding options for new admissions. Eligibility, benefits and authorization requirements vary by plan.
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Questions families often ask
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Does my child need a diagnosis?
Requirements vary by insurance or funding source. Our team can help you understand the documentation and authorizations needed for your situation.
Can ABA support non-speaking children?
Functional communication goals may include speech, gestures, pictures or communication devices, based on individualized needs and coordination with other professionals as appropriate.
What paperwork do I need before ABA therapy starts?
HRE requires a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (CDE) and a written physician referral or qualifying order for ABA therapy. The team will explain any additional insurance-specific documentation.
Is parent training required?
Yes. Parent or caregiver training and active family participation are mandatory parts of HRE's treatment program. Your clinical team will explain the individualized schedule and expectations.
Will my child see the same RBT each session?
HRE works to support consistent care, although staffing and scheduling can sometimes change. Your child's treatment remains overseen by a supervising behavior analyst.
Do you provide ABA at schools?
Yes. HRE provides school-based behavior-analytic services in addition to clinic-based services in Avon Park and services at Achieve and Shine in Wauchula. Contact the team about availability for your child.
How do I request services?
Use our existing intake form. The Request Services buttons open HRE’s secure intake questionnaire in Google Forms. Our team will follow up about documentation, eligibility, availability and next steps.
Careers at HRE
Join a team focused on helping children and families build meaningful skills. We welcome interest from qualified RBTs, BCBAs, BCaBAs and other behavioral professionals.
Make an impact
Help children build communication, independence and other important skills.
Collaborative team
Work alongside clinical supervisors and colleagues supporting individualized ABA treatment.
Local opportunities
Explore potential clinic and school-based opportunities in Highlands and Hardee Counties. Openings vary.
Apply to Join HRE
Complete our employment application to share your credentials, professional experience, preferred hours, and availability.
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Let's talk about your child's next steps
Serving families in Highlands and Hardee Counties, Florida.
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Email: tony@hrebehavior.com
Phone: (863) 296-8495
Fax: (863) 582-9346