Applied Behavioral Advancements

Applied Behavioral Advancements ABA,LLC was formed in 2007 to provide the highest quality of behavior supports and related services

Meet Amanda Dick! Since joining the team in 2017, Amanda has worn a variety of hats at ABA-LLC, including Behavior Speci...
01/12/2026

Meet Amanda Dick! Since joining the team in 2017, Amanda has worn a variety of hats at ABA-LLC, including Behavior Specialist, LPCC, NCC (National Clinical Counselor).

Prior to her work at ABA-LLC, Amanda was an in-house case manager for 2 years after receiving her bachelor’s degree. It was during this time that she fell in love with our field and the clients we serve. After a brief stint with DCBS, Amanda finished her masters degree in counseling, passed the NCE exam to obtain NCC credentials, and completed the KY requirements to obtain her LPCC. She started her career in behavior support as the Director of Behavior Supports at a local agency in September 2011. During this time, she worked with clients in Laurel, Madison, Fayette, and Pulaski counties. In July of 2017 she came to work for ABA-LLC, which enabled her to work with both children and adults while staying closer to home and family.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her spouse and two daughters. Together, they run a family farm raising Angus Cattle, chickens, and Tennessee Walking Horses.
They are very active in their family church: West Somerset Baptist.

“I am always proud of what I get to do in service to our clients, their families, and their teams. Even the smallest accomplishment whether it is a new skill acquired, or closure of a Behavior Support Plan for meeting goals is a moment for celebration.”

Thank you for 9 years of amazing service with ABA-LLC, Amanda! We’re lucky to have you on our team.

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Our December Social Circle Event at our Louisville Office was SO much fun! ☃️✨We LOVE this group; we always have a great...
01/11/2026

Our December Social Circle Event at our Louisville Office was SO much fun! ☃️✨

We LOVE this group; we always have a great time snacking, playing, and hanging out together. This month, we decorated cookies and made our very own snow globes!

So good to see everyone…can’t wait to see you next time!

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Did you miss BRAIN TEASE SATURDAY during the break? Admit it, you missed us!Good luck with today’s riddle…we look forwar...
01/11/2026

Did you miss BRAIN TEASE SATURDAY during the break? Admit it, you missed us!

Good luck with today’s riddle…we look forward to seeing who will be the first to comment with the correct answer!

01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

Winter Conference

01/10/2026

Happy Monday everyone! We now have an official schedule for Hang Out Club Spring 2026! Please keep in mind this schedule is subject to cancellations due to road closures and inclement weather.

01/10/2026

Please come out and bowl and support us. We are super excited to announce this years Bowl to Grow event. Contact Julie Hook 314-6823 for details on how to register.

01/10/2026

🎬 Sensory-Friendly Movie Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, January 10, at 11:00 AM for a sensory-friendly showing of The SpongeBob Movie at Crown Point Theatre.

This screening is designed with lower sound, softer lighting, and a welcoming environment so individuals and families can enjoy the movie comfortably.

🍿 Doors open early, come relax, move around as needed, and enjoy a fun, inclusive movie experience.
🎟️ Tickets available at crownpointetheatre.com

01/09/2026

Autism Parenting got you feeling like you're facing one battle after another? ABA can help!

Check out our FREE Parent Training series - now on YouTube! Learn the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis and how you can begin to safely and effectively apply these life-changing techniques in your home.

Watch the whole series now for FREE at: https://www.youtube.com/-llc

January 8th is…National Bubble Bath Day! 🫧Parents, we know that sometimes, bathtime can feel like a battle. Especially f...
01/08/2026

January 8th is…National Bubble Bath Day! 🫧

Parents, we know that sometimes, bathtime can feel like a battle. Especially for kiddos with autism who may have sensory issues with the tub.

✨One way you can help encourage your kiddo to take baths is by adding positive reinforcers to the process!

🛁 Check out these links to a few of our favorite bath toys that can encourage kids to embrace bath time!

"SQUIGZ" Sensory Suction Fidgets - https://bit.ly/4qEwM9G

TubWorks Fluffy Foam Soap - https://bit.ly/49sS17u

Glo Pals Water Activated Light-Up Cubes - https://bit.ly/3YKiqZD

01/07/2026

Welcome back to ! Today we’re talking about VERBAL OPERANTS, what they are and how they compare and contrast.

‘Verbal Operants’ is fancy ABA jargon for ‘talking.’ Well, that might be an oversimplification…but the essential idea is true! Verbal operants break down different types of speech patterns to help us better understand an individual’s behavior. For example, you may think a person is just tacting, when actually, they’re manding, and is not receiving the thing they’re requesting. It can also be a helpful way to identify areas for skill growth; a learner may excel at echoic operants but struggle to engage in intraverbal conversation.

What questions do you have about verbal operants?

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