Verbal Beginnings

Your dissemination of the science is amazing. Great selection of topics and presenters. Thank you for all that you do and continuing to support BCBAs! I look forward to these trainings every month!

Pamela Fowler · via google

Excelllent programming choices with varied topics related to behaviorists and other profresionals.

Kathleen Bohrer · via google

They aren’t here to serve children on the autism SPECTRUM. Only children that are high functioning

Brandi Hendrix · via google

I completed their intake form twice. In the beginning they would reach out until the form was completed but after that there was no response. I called several times for summer camps and regular classes but despite several calls, no one called me back. They kept saying so and so was unavailable and will call back as soon as they are able to but nothing. I understand that you may not have availability that is fine but communication is the least that you can do. A little empathy and compassion goes a long way-- especially for families for kids with autism.

Presha Rajbhandari Regmi · via google

wasted one year of my kid’s life . Non consistently sending RBT, very unprofessional

Farah Hasin · via google

I love your CEU’s, however, I am not a BCBA. I am a Licensed Behavioral Specialist , and Behavioral Consultant in Applied Behavioral Analysis in my state. We can use your trainings for our required 16 hours of continuing education needed every year to maintain our license. It would be great if you had a CEU offering for attendance for those who aren’t BCBA’s. I appreciate your free training, because I am near retirement, and would not be able to afford trainings otherwise. Thanks so much!

L M · via google

This was the worst experience I have ever had with an organization dedicated to working with children on the spectrum. My nightmare with this organization began in January of this year. My 17 year old daughter on the Spectrum was initially referred by her social worker to use Verbal Beginning after being in patient at a mental health hospital for 4 months this year. It was a very delicate and sensitive time for my daughter. As she ages it has become difficult to manage social situations and deal with mental health challenges. With that being said she was excited to start the summer program and possibly make some friends. We went through the grueling and arduous paperwork process that was absolutely ridiculous but I did it because I know she needed these supports. When summer arrived I was told it was an insurance issue as to why she couldn't start. This was a lie because when I called my insurance company they stated everything was approved already. I was then contacted back 3 weeks into the summer to be told that she would need to go to the Columbia location and not the Silver Springs location. Before I even started this process I specifically requested the Silver Springs location because it was on my way to work. While the Columbia location was closer to home the Silver Springs location was on the way to work for me. So we never attended the summer session. Then I was contacted in September to start my daughter in the Fall Social group sessions. I still trusted that this would happen but that never happened as well. Each time my daughter continued to fall deeper and deeper into depression. I wasted gas, miles on my car, energy and worse of all I disappointed my daughter each time I told her "we are going to get started really soon". Then, the icing on the cake is they are now trying to charge me $685 for assessments. When I inquired about this I was told "the fees were in the handbook" that I signed for. I ALSO signed for my daughter to receive services as well but that didn't happen either. I have asked this organization to remove me from further correspondences due to the anxiety, stress and turmoil it causes me just to see their name. I would not recommend this organization to anyone ever!

Moet Archer · via google

I have nothing but positive things to say about Verbal Beginnings! My son has been getting services there for many months now and he's almost like a different kid. We are a two working parent household and my husband and I are both commuters. Trying to nail down a schedule is super tough, but Verbal Beginnings has been so accommodating and patient with us the entire way. The specialist and therapists are WONDERFUL and they know how to do the job well. I'm so happy to have found this place. We are very happy with our experience.

Alleathea Perkins · via google