High Desert

Our High Desert region is now accepting new clients with autism and other special needs into our applied behavioral analysis (ABA) treatment programs for telehealth services only. We are available to conduct intake assessments, through telehealth, with your family to begin the treatment process.

Services Offered In This Region

Telehealth FAQs

  • Telehealth services are another modality of ABA service delivery in which one can receive services online, via a computer, tablet, or phone via video call.

  • With parent involvement of varying degrees, ABA teaching strategies can be effectively implemented via telehealth.

    Telehealth can lead to increased positive interactions from pre- to post-intervention between the guardian assisting with the treatment and the child , just like face-to-face services.

    Caregivers receiving telehealth treatment report high treatment satisfaction, with support from the clinical staff.

    • Internet

    • Device to use for video call

    • Quiet environment

    • All caregivers can take turns participating in sessions

    • Skill acquisition: The clinical staff first instructs the caregiver to gather any required materials and reinforcers and then requests the caregiver to direct the client to attend to the screen. The clinical staff should additionally note the caregiver's ability to prompt, redirect, and deliver reinforcement.

    • Behavior Management: The clinical staff guides the caregiver to create a naturalistic routine, during which time the caregiver implements antecedent strategies and prompts replacement behaviors. Care should be taken tp avoid triggering sever problem behavior that cannot be safely managed by the caregiver. The clinical staff provides real-time feedback and guidance to the caregiver as they work to implement the behavior plan.

Benefits of Receiving ABA Services via Telehealth

  • Those receiving ABA services via telehealth receive more supervision. This means more treatment updates, monitoring, and modifications. Telehealth requires parent participation in a way that allows parents to learn and implement skills with their child.

  • Telehealth use in initial assessment and ongoing care means immediate appointments, with some clients beginning services in about 1 month from the referral date.

  • Telehealth sessions maximize the opportunities for parents to learn ABA strategies as they guide their child through session, hands on. 

  • Telehealth can decrease financial burdens of gas, cars, or travel by not having to leave the home to receive services. It is also convenient and can take place anywhere!

    • Adelanto

    • Mojave Heights

    • Victorville

    • Bell Mountain

    • Sunset Ridge

    • Mountain View Acres

    • Hesperia

    • Lugo

    • Apple Valley

    • Mariana Ranchos

Currently Serving in the following cities and surrounding areas.

We are open to extending our range of services to additional areas and to contracting with additional school districts, regional centers, and insurance companies. Please contact 714-202-0118 if you do not see your location listed above.

Insurance Coverage

Did you know that recent California law mandates that most health insurance plans cover ABA treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder? Please contact us today to find out if your child’s health insurance plan will cover these benefits at 714-202-0118.

Active-Steps Accepts the Following insurance Companies:

  • CalOptima

  • Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)

  • Molina Healthcare

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (previously Beacon)

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ)

  • Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH)

  • Blue Shield of California​​

  • Evernorth Health Services (​Cigna Healthcare)

  • Optum

  • Tricare

  • MHN

    • ​Medi-Cal

    • Commercial

  • Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross of CA-Commercial)​

  • Anthem Blue Cross

  • ​Magellan

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