At ABS Kids, providing the highest quality care for your family is at the heart of everything we do. A huge part of that commitment involves something called compliance. While it might sound like a complex corporate term, compliance is simply our promise to operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability. As our team marks Compliance Week 2025, we want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we uphold this promise every single day.
Think of compliance as the systems and safety checks we have in place. From protecting personal health information to promoting ethical practices, let’s explore these how practices are woven into our daily operations and what this commitment to quality care and family safety means for you.
Protecting Your Privacy with HIPAA
Your family’s health information is personal and sensitive. We believe it should stay that way. That’s why we strictly adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA. This federal law sets the standard for protecting sensitive client health information from being disclosed without the client's consent or knowledge.
Our team is trained to handle your data with the utmost care, ensuring it remains confidential and secure. We have robust systems in place to safeguard your privacy, because trust is the foundation of our relationship with you.
Family-Friendly Example: Think of HIPAA as a digital lock on your family’s medical diary. Only you and the people you authorize have the key to open it. This ensures your private health stories are kept safe and are only shared when necessary for providing great care.
Staying Safe Online: Guarding Against IT Phishing
In our increasingly digital world, protecting your information extends to the online space. Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts, usually made through email, to trick you into giving out personal information. At ABS Kids, we take cybersecurity seriously to protect your sensitive data from these online threats.
Our IT team works diligently to secure our networks, and we continuously train our staff to recognize and avoid phishing attempts. We also encourage families to practice good digital hygiene, like using strong, unique passwords and being cautious of suspicious emails. Together, we can keep your family’s information secure.
Family-Friendly Example: A phishing email is like a fake treasure map sent by a pirate. It looks exciting and promises a reward, but it’s designed to lead you into a trap. We are the lookouts on the ship, making sure our crew and passengers don’t fall for these tricks.
Our Unwavering Dedication to You
Compliance Week 2025 is more than just a company event; it's a reaffirmation of our core values. Our commitment to HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse prevention, incident reporting, and cybersecurity are all part of our larger promise to you. From safeguarding your privacy to ensuring your physical and digital safety, ABS Kids is here for you every step of the way. We believe that by upholding these high standards, we build a stronger, safer, and more caring community for everyone. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
Empowering Families: Our Mission, Vision, and Values
At ABS Kids, our mission is clear—to empower children with autism spectrum disorders and their families to reach their full potential through expert diagnosis and individualized ABA therapy. We understand that every family’s journey is unique, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Our vision is to make high-quality ABA therapy accessible to all children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders across the nation. We believe in breaking down barriers so that everyone can receive the care and support they deserve, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our core values guide everything we do:
ABS Kids is accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), reflecting our dedication to clinical quality, transparency, and accountability in providing ABA therapy. Our team collaborates with doctors, caregivers, schools, and family members to ensure every child receives comprehensive, individualized care. Before working with children, our Behavior Technicians complete extensive training that exceeds industry standards.
We are also proud advocates for the autism community, participating in local and national initiatives to make high-quality treatment accessible for all. At ABS Kids, supporting families—through every challenge and every milestone—is at the heart of our work. We’re here to partner with you, offering guidance, expertise, and genuine care as you navigate your journey.
About ABS Kids: ABS Kids partners with children and families to deliver high-quality, compassionate applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy at home, in schools, and in our centers. From diagnosis to ongoing treatment, we support children with autism every step of the way. We proudly provide ABA therapy in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Join our team to combine purpose with professional growth.