Registered Behavior Technician FAQs

MetroEHS emphasizes that ABA therapy is not a lifelong commitment but a structured program aimed at equipping children with essential skills. From the outset, each child receives an individualized treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and developmental goals at MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy.

Dawn Sterling, Regional Director of Behavioral Health at MetroEHS, explains, “We like to think of working ourselves out of a job… it’s not necessarily a lifelong thing that you have to experience, especially for those that are in ABA therapy.” This perspective underscores the organization’s commitment to empowering children to achieve independence.

Individualized Planning and Early Intervention

The process of graduating from ABA therapy is highly individualized. Ashley Lewis, Clinical Director at MetroEHS, notes that planning for graduation begins early in the therapy process. “We like to start talking about graduation early… so that we know what goals that we want to go for and how we want to target each and every one of those goals,” she says. This proactive approach ensures that therapy is goal-oriented and progress is continuously monitored.

Early intervention is a cornerstone of MetroEHS’s philosophy. By engaging children in therapy at a young age, the likelihood of achieving developmental milestones and preparing for school increases significantly.

Life After ABA Therapy

Graduation from ABA therapy marks the beginning of a new chapter. Post-graduation, children may continue to receive support through other services offered by MetroEHS, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and participation in social or playgroups. These services aim to reinforce the skills acquired during ABA therapy and ensure their application across various environments .

The goal is to prepare children for success in school and beyond, fostering independence and confidence in their abilities.

Learn More About MetroEHS Services

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support children with developmental challenges. For more information about their programs and how they can assist your family, visit metroehs.com or call 248-970-8402

Embarking on the journey through ABA therapy with MetroEHS means partnering with a team dedicated to revealing the “super” in every child.

How Play Unlocks Potential

Play isn’t just fun; it’s how kids learn best. It gives them the freedom to explore their abilities while feeling safe and supported. Imagine a young hero practicing teamwork by pretending to save the world with their peers or strengthening fine motor skills while building a block tower taller than a skyscraper. These playful missions help kids grow in ways that traditional methods simply can’t.

The BIG THREE Additions to Heroes’ tool belts.

1. Improved Social Powers: Group games teach kids how to share, collaborate, and communicate—turning them into master team players.
2. Problem-Solving Super Skills: Puzzles and pretend play help young heroes learn to think critically and creatively.
3. Emotional Resilience: Role-playing scenarios give kids the tools to navigate their feelings and build confidence.

The Power of Play

In the world of superheroes, a child’s business is play. Through play-based therapy, skilled therapists use games, toys, and imaginative scenarios to help kids develop essential skills. Whether it’s building social connections, improving motor abilities, or boosting communication skills, every playful moment is designed with purpose—turning fun into progress.

For children, play is more than just a pastime; it’s the key to unlocking their unique powers. At MetroEHS, play-based therapy ensures every child has the chance to soar, grow, and shine—because every superhero deserves to feel unstoppable.

Brittany: Hello! My name is Brittany, I am the bilingual Speech Pathologist at Metro EHS in Sterling Heights and Detroit.

Mallory: Hi! My name is Mallory, and I work in the Human Resources Department at the administrative office in Plymouth.

B: And we are so excited to announce that MetroEHS now offers speech therapy in Spanish and English!

M: That’s great! We can service Metro Detroit kids in their native language! But Brittany, can you tell me how to know if my child needs speech therapy?

B: Sure! If you have concerns about the language or articulation development of your child, it is possible that he/she might benefit from speech therapy. For example, if your child cannot pronounce certain sounds, does not say a lot of words or combine words to form sentences, or if you cannot understand him/her, we can do an evaluation to see if he/she qualifies for speech therapy.

M: That sounds great! What happens next?

B: After the evaluation, if therapy is necessary, we are able to initiate therapy in English, Spanish, or both languages to help your child communicate with family, friends and all of the people in the child’s life using their preferred language.

M: So cool! Are any other therapies offered?

B: Of course! We also offer therapy for feeding difficulties, stuttering, problems with social language secondary to autism, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication for children who are not able to talk using verbalizations. Here at MetroEHS we also offer occupational and behavior therapy at all of our centers. We have a phenomenal team of therapists that provide individualized services for your child. And Mallory, you can assist Spanish-speaking families get started, right?

M: Of course! We accept most insurances. I would be happy to answer any questions that families might have. Call our office to see if your child might benefit from speech therapy or other therapies in Spanish, English, or both languages. Our telephone number is 313-278-4601. We would love to talk to you!

Brittany: Hola! Me llamo Brittany y soy la terapeuta bilingue de habla en MetroEHS en Sterling Heights y Detroit.

Mallory: Hola! Me llamo Mallory y trabajo en el departamentro de recursos humanos en la oficina administrativa en Plymouth.

Brittany: Estamos emocionados de anunciar que MetroEHS ofrece la terapia de habla en ingles y espanol.

Mallory: Que excelente! Podemos proporcionar la terapia de habla a ninos en MetroDetroit en su idioma nativo. Brittany, me puedes explicar como saber si mi hijo necesita la terapia de habla.

Brittany: Por supuesto! Si tiene preocupaciones del desarrollo del lenguaje o de la articulacion de su hijo es posible que se beneficie de la terapia de habla. Por ejemplo,  si su hijo no puede pronunciar ciertos sonidos, no dice muchas palabras ni combina palabras para hacer oraciones, o si no le puede entender a su hijo, podemos hacer una evaluacion para ver si califica para la terapia de habla.

Mallory: Suena muy bien! Que pasara despues?

Brittany: Despues de la evaluacion, si las terapias son necesarias, podemos iniciar las terapias en ingles, espanol o ambos idimos para ayudar a hijo a comunicarse con la familia, los amigos y todas las personas en su vida usando su idioma preferido.

Mallory: Guau(wow)! Ofrecen otras terapias?

Brittany: Tambien ofrecemos terapias para dificultades con la alimentacion, el tartamudeo, problemas con el lenguje social secundario al autismo, y el uso de comunicacion aumentativa y alternativa para ninos que no puede hablar con verbalizaciones. En MetroEHS, ofrecemos la terapia ocupacional y la terapia de comportamiento (ABA). Tenemos un equipo fenomenal de terapeutas que proporcionan servicios individualizados para su hijo. Mallory, tu puedes ayudar a las familiar que hablar espanol en la oficina, verdad?

Mallory: Por supuesto! Aceptamos muchos seguros medicos. Yo estaria encantada de responder a cualquier pregunta que tenga. Llame nuesta oficina para ver si su hijo se podria beneficiar de la terapia de habla en espanol, ingles, o ambos idiomas. El numero de telefono de la oficina es 313-278-4601. Nos encantaria hablar con usted.