Your Local Business Providing ABA Services to
Families on O‘ahu.
808.900.2648
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ste A325-5146
Honolulu HI 96817
ISLAND ABA
- Our mission is to serve and support our local communities in Hawai’i by
providing ABA treatment that is aligned with your household.
- Our Mission
- To meet families where they are in their journey to understanding a loved one’s behavior.
- To support our island community here at home!
- To prioritize understanding the custom and culture of each family to tailor our care to your needs.
- Our Values
The local island community is where Island ABA aims to connect. Any effective treatment approach, in our opinion, must be built on developing close bonds with the families we serve. We are aware of how personal it is for you to let us inside your private space, so we start by gaining a better understanding of how your family operates on a daily basis.
We are interested in learning about the cultural values that are significant in your home, the routines and timetables that work well for your busy schedules, and the areas in which you feel the most support is needed.
- By getting to know you we become a member of your family.
- What Makes Island ABA Unique
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior. We examine how behavior works, how behavior changes with the environment, and the optimal ways in which one learns.
- What is ABA?
- To learn more about our ABA therapy programs call us at 808.900.2648 or fill out our inquiry form for a more detailed response. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
- how do i get started?
- Based on your family needs, ABA therapy is typically delivered directly to the patient (1:1), in small groups, or through consultation. It focuses on teaching necessary skills to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease behaviors that might be dangerous or impede learning.
- How Does aba Work?
- Why wait?! ABA therapy is most effective when it is introduced early. This allows us to teach family caregivers the foundational skills and strategies needed to change behavior. We know that it is more challenging to break habits that have been learned over long periods of time.
- Why Start Now?
How Can ABA Help My Family?
- FAQs
A Simple Guide to ABA Therapy
- FAQs
- Learn appropriate replacement behaviors to reduce self-injury, aggression, and property destruction.
- Reduce and Eliminate Dangerous and Harmful Behaviors
- Learn to make their bed, clean up toys, take care of a pet, or set the table.
- Household routines
- Learn to share, take turns and work with others.
- Social and Play Skills
- Learn to use the toilet, brush their teeth, advocate for privacy when performing hygiene routines
- Self-Care routines
- Learn to identify dangerous situations and stay close to care givers, or call 911 for emergencies.
- Safety Skills
- Learn to make decisions and manage unexpected changes in routine and schedules.
- Problem-solving skills
- Regulate Emotions
- Learn to improve emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
- Learn to speak up when they need help, are hurt and tell you if they don't like something.
- Self-Advocacy skills
- Learn to ask for what they need and want by communicating with words, pictures, gestures/sign, or with a communication device.
- Communication Skills
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- Whether you are new to Island ABA or an ongoing patient, a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and/or Functional Analysis (FA) is used to determine areas of need and baseline for starting treatment. A family analysis may also be used to determine how to comprehensively support the family as a whole.
Assessment
- This includes direct 1:1 parent/caregiver consultation with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from intake to on-going care and discharge. We will educate, model, teach, and practice strategies that will move you towards your family goals.
- Parent Consultation
- Small groups used for social skill acquisition with like peers. Island ABA is one of the few ABA providers in Hawai’i who are PEERS certified by the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) for adolescent aged children.
- Group ABA Therapy
The delivery of Applied
Behavior Analysis treatment to
the patient. Depending on the
outcome of the assessment, a
treatment plan will be
designed to address priorities
of need. We provide direct
ABA therapy to individuals
- 3 - 21 years of age.
Direct
- ABA Therapy
ABA Treatment at Island ABA
- Our Services
- Ongoing treatment at Island ABA will be provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and
supervised Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Our therapy is based at home and within the
community. We do not offer clinic-based sessions at this time. Based on the needs and the goals of
the family, your BCBA will recommend the length and frequency of sessions. Each patient’s
treatment plan is customized to meet their unique needs and objectives.
Client Services
- Our Services
Quality Behavioral Solutions
- QBS Training
- Prevent, minimize, manage behavioral challenges
- ABA, PBIS, and reinforcement-based procedures
- Rigorous standards with errorless learning technology
- Decrease injuries; reduce restraint and seclusion
- Customizable, preventative non-intrusive behaviors
- Small classes with unlimited support and resources
USe of
- safety-Care
- Reduce the frequency of crisis events
- Prevent or reduce the use of restraint
- Respond appropriately & safely to challenging behavior
- Intervene after a crisis to reduce chance for reoccurrance
proven
de-escalation
- training
Provided to Family
members, School Staff &
Teachers, Specialized
Service Providers, Behavior
Analysts, and Registered
Behavior Technicians"
QBS
- Certification
QBS Training Available
- Email us for more information at office@islandabaoahu.com or click on the link below.
Certification Training can be held at your practice location or our partner facility located in Kahalu'u.
Certification Training
- Location
Insurance
- How to Pay
Every family should have access to high-quality, insurance covered ABA services.
- Give us a call to discuss your choices right now.
- Accepted Insurance Plans
- Based on the science of learning and behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of treatment. It is regarded as a medically required treatment for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Fortunately, Island ABA accepts select insurance plans and will assist you in handling any insurance-related matters. Learn how we work together to identify your benefits and assist you along the process.
- Is ABA Therapy Considered Healthcare?
- We are committed to providing the highest level of service to all our existing and potential patients. If you feel your home values align with Island ABA, we encourage adding your family to our Waitlist. To do so, please fill out the Preliminary Intake Form below. Even if you begin receiving services from another provider, this allows us to follow up with your family.
- Our Waitlist Policy
We believe that every family should have access to the highest, reasonably priced ABA services.
- Give us a call to discuss your options right now.
- Paying Out of Pocket?
- Island ABA has served a diverse group of families in Hawai’i since 2016. Our service providers have been working with patients since the early 2000’s. Together, we’ve seen the disparity between individuals who had readily available access to ABA services versus local families that could find no one to help them. That's when we made a conscious decision to commit our practice to our local island community who have the right to access care no matter what challenges they face.
- How Our Story Began
“ABA is about providing skills necessary for our clients and families to navigate the world with confidence and independence, while feeling supported.”
Dante Bishop
Registered Behavior Technician
“Be the reason someone feels seen, heard and supported. Helping one person may not change the world but could change the world for that person.”
Aree Ellis
Registered Behavior Technician
"He Keiki Aloha Nā Mea Kanu. Plants are beloved children; with nourishment, care and love, they flourish." - Hawaiian Proverb
Ian Bishop, AA
Lead Registered Behavior Technician & Company Safety-Care Trainer
"If a child can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way they learn." - Ignacio Estrada
Gail Patingan, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Consultant & Supervisor
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
Joanna Cabrales Silang, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Consultant & Supervisor
"Every child is a different kind of flower and all
together make the world a beautiful garden."
- Anonymous
Krizia Baldon, BA
Office Manager & Privacy Officer
“You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you..”
Chanelle Camero, BA
Registered Behavior Technician
“My reason for working in ABA is to help the kids find their strengths and to build on them to help them live their best life.”
Tara Mabry, BA
Registered Behavior Technician
“Learn by listening: compassion starts with
listening to our clients and the people in their
lives, to best meet their needs. ”- Dr. Greg Hanley
Andrew Torres, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Consultant & Supervisor
Meet Our Team
- Our Team
“Once we know better, then we can do better.”
Sophie Bourret, MA, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Consultant & Supervisor
"... I realized I could make a conscious choice to dedicate my practice to my community."
Jennifer Bishop, MA, BCBA, LBA
Director
"Sometimes, the most powerful therapy is simply a
listening ear." -Anonymous
Chris Baldon, BA
Registered Behavior Technician
“Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate
version of someone else.”
Jade Climo, BA
Registered Behavior Technician Candidate
“I am passionate about helping others and making
people smile—for the smallest acts of kindness can
make a difference in someone’s life.”
Aia Filoteo
Registered Behavior Technician Candidate
“Chase what you love with purpose, and the impact
you leave will be the legacy you build.”
Samantha Daga
Registered Behavior Technician Candidate
Why Join Island ABA?
- Join Our Team
RBT Certification & Supervision
Comprehensive training to help you become a Registered Behavior
Technician (RBT), including hands-on supervision and support to obtain
and maintain your certification.
BCaBA and BCBA Candidate Support
Supervision and guidance from experienced BCBAs to help you meet
fieldwork requirements and achieve your certification goals.
Ongoing Workshops & Training
Stay updated in our ever-evolving field with workshops and continued
education opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Career Development
Opportunities for growth within the company, including leadership training
and professional mentorship.
Supportive Environment
Work in a collaborative setting that values family, teamwork, respect, and
open communication, ensuring you thrive both personally and
professionally.
Community Impact
Make a real difference in the lives of local families by aligning ABA treatment
to their household and journey.
Course Credit At UH Manoa
- Join Our Team
At Island ABA, our mission is to serve and support our local communities
on O‘ahu by providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment
tailored to the unique needs of each household. We are committed to
creating meaningful opportunities for those passionate about making a
difference in the lives of local families.
A minimum one-year employment commitment is recommended to
ensure consistency and high-quality care for the families we serve.
For more information, email us at office@islandabaoahu.com.
If you're a current student at UH Mānoa, you have the opportunity to
earn course credit while gaining hands-on experience in the field of ABA!
This role provides valuable training and real-world application of ABA
principles while making a lasting impact on the families we serve.
At Island ABA, we are more than a workplace – we are a community dedicated to making a positive
difference in the lives of families across O'ahu. Joining our team means becoming part of a
passionate and professional network, committed to fostering growth, learning, and cultural
understanding while delivering high-quality ABA services.
Join us in serving our community!
For inquiries, email office@islandabaoahu.com.
Personal connections and inclusivity and great management
- -Island ABA Intern 2024
...Island ABA excels at providing outstanding support for their staff members, being
very flexible and accommodating for scheduling. Island ABA signifies the importance
of a balanced schedule between work & life and shows that they genuinely care about
the wellbeing of their staff members, providing support at all times...
- -Island ABA Intern 2024
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200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ste A325-5146
Honolulu HI 96817
808.900.2648
808.797.2656
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Office Hours
*The children and families in the photographs and videos on our website are either purchased stock photos or Island ABA has received special written permission to use the photographs in its social media and marketing efforts, including our website. Reusing images is prohibited without prior consent.