Faces is currently providing services for clients living in the South Bay between Palo Alto and San Jose. We are currently accepting clients in our clinic in San Jose and offering very limited services for in-home and community (daycare, after-school programs, scheduled play dates). For more information, please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Faces, a behavioral therapy program founded in 1995, was established to support children with autism reach their full potential utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  Behavior therapy services include 1:1 intensive early intervention, elementary-aged intervention, school and caregiver coaching, and social development. Therapy can take place in the home, our Faces clinic, the community (daycare, after-school programs, scheduled play dates), and at school (with permission). ABA teaching methods are used to promote independence in all significant areas including:

• Communication and language
• Behavior management
• School readiness
• Self-care and independence
• Peer socialization
• Play skills

At Faces, your child has a collaborative team dedicated to their growth.  Under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Faces Lead Behavior Therapists (LBTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provides direct services to your child. All Faces staff receive rigorous and ongoing clinical training, including Safety-Care (TM) de-escalation procedures.

Faces provide behavior therapy for children ages 18 months to 14 years. Behavior services are provided throughout the peninsula region from San Mateo to San Jose. Services are typically available from 8 am to 6 pm.

At Faces, assessments are conducted every 6-12 months. Your child’s goals are determined in an individualized treatment plan and/or an existing Individualized Education Plan. (IEP). Faces use evidence-based developmental assessments, functional behavior assessments, caregiver collaboration, and session data to inform programming decisions. The primary goal of this program is to maximize children’s long-term levels of functioning. If you are interested in ABA services through our Faces Program, please complete the Inquiry Form. We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Faces Clinic

The Faces clinic is offered at the Sunny Days Preschool site and is open from 9 am to 5 pm for children ages 18 months – 8 years. The Faces clinic provides socialization and school readiness opportunities that may not otherwise occur during home sessions. A clinical supervisor provides on-going supervision to facilitate activities and routines. Individual ABA goals are developed and targeted throughout the clinic session to include independent skills, social opportunities, appropriate play skills, and management of challenging behaviors.

Caregiver Coaching

Caregiver coaching is an integral part of Faces Behavior Services. In order to enhance independence and quality of life for your child, a minimum of one hour per month commitment to collaboration is required by caregivers. You are an expert with regards to your child and your input is valuable to the team for guiding your child’s developmental progress.

Insurance

Faces accepts funding through health insurance providers. We are currently in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, Tri Care, and United Behavioral Health. This list may change; if your insurance company is not currently included, you may check with us by calling our Intake number 408.785.0102. For out-of-network providers, we will provide billing statements and insurance forms for your submission. Families will be billed for all co-payments and deductibles. We also coordinate for services with Regional Centers and school districts. Private pay options are available.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is an evidence-based scientific process that uses the principles of learning and motivation to change behavior. For practical purposes, we refer to behavior as observable actions and skills. ABA techniques are based in behavioral psychology and used to bring about meaningful positives changes in behavior. Many scientific studies have confirmed that using intensive applied behavior analysis techniques with young children with autism significantly improves their cognitive abilities, non-verbal communication, receptive and expressive language skills as well as other adaptive skills. ABA is a widely recognized treatment for autism and has been endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and is approved by the FDA. 

LEARN MORE about ABA by watching our free module, “The ABC’s of ABA”! Click here to access the free module.

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