Who We Serve

New Summit Behavioral Therapy provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children on the autism spectrum in the Eugene/Springfield and Bend areas.

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We primarily accept new clients ages 18 months through 7 years. Children who begin services with New Summit may continue receiving services as they grow, based on clinical need and program availability.

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New Summit primarily serves children whose needs can be safely and effectively supported within home- and clinic-based settings. Children with high-intensity self-injurious or aggressive behaviors may be referred to other providers or community resources that are better equipped to meet those needs.

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Home-Based Therapy

New Summit provides one-to-one home-based therapy, where a therapist works directly with your child in the comfort of your home. A variety of teaching and intervention strategies are used to support learning in an engaging and meaningful way.
 

Families are asked to have a quiet space available with a table and chairs to support focused learning when appropriate. Sessions may also take place in other areas of the home and incorporate play and everyday routines.
 

An adult (18 years or older) must be present in the home for the duration of therapy. Active participation by the adult is not required throughout the session. Home-based services may be scheduled alongside clinic-based services when appropriate to support generalization across settings.

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Clinic-Based Therapy

New Summit offers clinic-based ABA services in a structured, center-based setting designed to feel similar to a school-day routine. Families drop off and pick up their child at the scheduled session times, and a parent or guardian is not required to remain on site during services.

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Clinic sessions follow a consistent daily structure and provide opportunities for individualized instruction, play-based learning, and structured activities within a supportive and developmentally appropriate environment.

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A key benefit of clinic-based services is the opportunity for children to practice and build social and peer interaction skills in a supported setting. When clinically appropriate, children participate in structured peer activities that allow them to practice communication, play, cooperation, and social engagement with other children.

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Clinic-based services may also be paired with home-based services to support consistency and generalization of skills across environments.

To learn more about our clinic locations, please click here. 

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Community Based Therapy 

Community-based therapy may be offered based on a child’s individual needs and insurance authorization. These services take place in real-world environments where socially meaningful skills can be practiced and supported.

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Examples may include working on safety skills in public settings, navigating playgrounds, or building flexibility and independence across community routines.​ Community-based services are typically introduced after a child has demonstrated progress and consistency with targeted skills in the home or clinic environment.

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Family Guidance

Family guidance is an integral part of your child’s treatment.
 

Parent and caregiver consultations may occur with or without the child present, based on family preferences and clinical needs. Family guidance sessions are typically scheduled one to two times per month, depending on clinical need and family priorities.
 

During family guidance sessions, caregivers receive education on ABA principles, review their child’s progress, discuss current developmental or behavioral concerns, and receive individualized strategies to support learning and skill use across daily routines and environments.

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Telehealth (Limited Use)

New Summit may utilize telehealth only for clinical supervision and family guidance services, when clinically appropriate and authorized by insurance.

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Telehealth is not used for direct therapy services. All direct treatment is provided in person through home-based, clinic-based, or community-based services.

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Telehealth may be used on a limited basis to support:

• BCBA supervision and clinical oversight, and

• family guidance sessions, including for families who are outside of our in-person service areas.
   

All telehealth services are determined on a case-by-case basis based on clinical need and authorization.

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Service Hours

Services are available Monday through Thursday, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Fridays are reserved for staff training and make-up sessions.

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Therapy schedules are arranged on a weekly basis and depend on staff availability. Please note that after-school and evening time slots are in highest demand and may have a longer wait.

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New Summit provides services using a consistency-based, intensive model. Families should expect a minimum of four therapy sessions per week, which typically equals approximately 8–11 hours per week, unless otherwise determined by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

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Sessions are scheduled in consistent block formats to support learning, routine, and continuity of care.

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ABA Service Requirements

To qualify for insurance-funded ABA services, the following documentation is required:

• Medical autism diagnostic evaluation
  (Educational diagnoses alone do not qualify for insurance-based services.)

• Referral for ABA services, if required by your insurance plan
  (This is often included in the diagnostic evaluation or may be provided by a physician.)

• Active insurance coverage with ABA benefits
  Families with non-participating insurance may be eligible through out-of-network benefits or other options.
   

For families using Medicaid, the following are also required:

• A recent well-child visit after-visit summary

• A current hearing screening or audiology report

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Services Request Process

• 1. Complete the Service Request Form

• 2. Availability review
  After your request is submitted, our intake team will review your information and current availability and will follow up with you regarding next steps. If you have questions at any time, you are welcome to email us at info@newsummitaba.com or call or text 541-224-6987.

• 3. Initial meeting (meet-and-greet)
  Your family will meet with our team to learn more about services, ask questions, and determine whether New Summit is an appropriate clinical fit for your child. In some cases, if New Summit is not the appropriate clinical fit or does not currently have the resources to meet a child’s needs, our team will do our best to provide referrals to other providers in the area when possible.

• 4. Intake assessment
  An intake assessment will be scheduled, and a proposed therapy schedule will be reviewed with your family.

• 5. Treatment plan and insurance authorization
  Following the assessment, a treatment plan will be developed and submitted to your insurance provider for authorization.

• 6. Therapy begins
  Once authorization is received, your child’s weekly therapy sessions will begin.

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