Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy – or Adaptive Behavior Treatment (ABT) – helps to increase behaviors that are helpful and productive, and decrease those that are harmful or adversely affect learning. Most often, ABA Therapy is beneficial and may be covered by insurance for children with any of the following diagnoses:
Based on the science of learning and behavior, ABA Therapy is considered to be the most effective approach to supporting children with Autism by The US Surgeon General, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institute of Mental Health, and numerous other reputable medical sources.
ABA Therapy requires practitioners to understand and predict client behavior in real-world situations, and to custom-create an intensive, direct-service program aimed at improving functioning and outcomes. Children who participate in ABA Therapy typically improve their cognitive, language, social, and self-care skills.
We’re getting ready to open our ABA therapy clinic. Get on the waitlist today!
In order to bill health insurance in South Carolina, your loved one must have a formal diagnosis of Autism (ICD-10 F84.0). This may include a standardized assessment, such as the ADOS-2, and a diagnosis made by a Doctorate Level Psychologist (PhD) or Medical Doctor. Some plans may even require a diagnosis by a Developmental Pediatrician.
If your child has not yet been diagnosed with Autism and you desire to begin ABA Therapy, please contact us today to begin the process of undergoing a standardized autism assessment.
At World Upside Down Arts Studio, we provide ABA Therapy on a two-tiered model to ensure ethical compliance and appropriate supervision of all trained behavioral health providers:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): RBTs have a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. They assist in delivering direct behavior analysis services and practice under the direct supervision of a BCaBA and/or BCBA.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): BCBAs have a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis and are independent practitioners who provide behavior analysis services. BCBAs can supervise the work of BCaBAs, RBTs and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
All RBTs and BCBAs are credentialed by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Elizabet Serrano is a dedicated and empathetic Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 10 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Holding a Master's degree in ABA, Elizabet has cultivated a deep understanding of the complexities of human behavior.
With a career spanning various settings, including early intervention centers, group homes, schools, clinics, and in-home environments, Elizabet has developed a unique ability to connect with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. From toddlers to adults and the elderly, Elizabet approaches each relationship with kindness, compassion, and a genuine desire to support growth and development.
Elizabet's passion for her work is rooted in her commitment to improving the quality of life for children and families. She takes a person-centered approach, honoring each child's autonomy and individuality. By meeting children where they are, Elizabet fosters a safe and supportive environment that encourages progress and celebrates successes.
Collaboration is at the heart of Elizabet's approach. She thrives on building strong relationships with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure that each child receives comprehensive and coordinated support.
Through her work, Elizabet embodies the values of empathy, kindness, and compassion, inspiring positive change and growth in the lives of those she serves.
Milca has a BS in Special Education from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Enrique Ureña and earned her Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentials January of 2025. She has been the assistant director of our after school program since we launched and is excited about offering ABA therapy at the studio.
We are in the process of getting insurance credentialed. We have already been accepted with Medicaid and are getting credentialed with their subsidiary insurance agencies and other private insurance agencies. Get on our waitlist and sign up for our eNewsletter for updates on the open date!
Each private insurance policy is different and comes with its own limitations and coverage benefits.
Prior to beginning therapy services, our billing team will verify your insurance benefits based on your policy and provide you with a Letter of Financial Responsibility. We know dealing with unexpected expenses is challenging, and we want to ensure you’re well-informed before beginning with our practice.
If your insurance plan doesn’t offer coverage for therapy services or offers only limited coverage, we make every effort to work with you to ensure you can obtain the services you need.
World Upside Down is in-network with a variety of insurance plans, including:
We provide patients with a Letter of Financial Responsibility that outlines the specifics of their individual insurance plan. For more information on insurance and billing for therapy services, email our billing specialist directly at billing@worldupsidedown.org.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 2:00PM. Please email or send a message through Procare to make an appointment.
Our clinicians see patients at our location between the hours of 8:00AM and 2:00PM.
Location
World Upside Down Arts Studio
1200 Woodruff Road, Building H7
Greenville, SC 29609
Directions
Enter the Merovan Center complex from Woodruff Road at the stoplight by TD Bank and go straight. Building H is the last building in the complex and will be on your right.
At this time, we only offer ABA therapy services.
Our ABA Therapy services are offered to pediatric patients (18 months through 18 years of age) with a confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
We love that your family loves our clinician – we do too! However, all clinicians must follow specific Codes of Ethics pursuant to their particular therapeutic discipline. Many of these ethical requirements specifically state that clinicians are unable to provide babysitting services, and doing so could be a violation of a clinician’s code of ethics that could harm their ability to participate as a professional therapeutic provider in the future.
If you are looking for babysitting services or respite care, reach out to your provider for recommendations on local agencies and funding sources that might be able to help.
No. Although our clinicians may attend therapy sessions conducted within the community, they are required to drive separately. They cannot drive your child to or from an appointment or outing, and they are not allowed to ride in your vehicle.
This policy is necessary for the safety and well-being of our clients and clinicians.
Many of our clinicians maintain a full-time caseload with a wide variety of patients, and meeting one of our clinicians prior to services beginning can prove very challenging as that clinician attempts to ensure that existing patient needs are being satisfied.
We encourage you to check out our clinician biographies prior to therapy services beginning. If you have specific questions about our clinicians prior to beginning services, reach out.
We love all of our therapists, and we make every effort to accommodate requests for specific clinicians to provide therapy services. For families who are looking for specific therapeutic services or intervention strategies, we will try our best to place you with a qualified clinician with the specific expertise you require at the earliest possible time.
However, if you would like to wait for a specific clinical provider, you can remain on our waitlist until your preferred provider is available, though you may experience a prolonged waiting period for the initiation of therapy services.
Our evaluating clinicians use diagnostic methods that are based upon state-of-the-art research. We take into consideration variables such as the individual’s strengths and weaknesses, impacts on the individual’s quality of life, family dynamics, scheduling availability, individual history, and prognosis, to name a few. We always make recommendations based on medical necessity and apply for therapy coverage to the highest level possible.
Even though we may make a recommendation for a particular quantity of a therapy service, we are limited to certain constraints, such as insurance coverage, policy limitations, skilled provider availability (based on the service type), and client schedules.
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