Our Intake Process

Thank you for considering The CORE Project for your loved one! Your family’s story and your need for services is very important to us! Whether you are brand new to receiving therapeutic services or have received services in the past, we know that the steps to getting started can be a little overwhelming. We’re here to help you through the intake process, step by step.

Our team is currently growing as fast as possible given the confounds of the pandemic. However, at this time, we may not have availability in the program component of your choice.

Availability of Services

 We understand that families have questions about the waitlist for services. We hope that we can help parents and caregivers better understand the process. The CORE Project, Inc. is actively seeking and working to hire qualified professionals. However many states, including Alabama, have a shortage of certified and licensed behavior analysts. Additionally, client need can be a factor that can contribute to the waitlist for services. Many individuals will continue to need services as their behavioral needs change over time. 

Due to these and other factors, we cannot give parents or caregivers a specific timeframe on availability of services. In order to be added to our waitlist, we must have a completed Intake Packet on file and we ask that parents or caregivers update the packet yearly. 

As always, please feel free to contact The CORE Project at info@coreprojectinc.com with questions or if you need assistance with additional resources that might be available to you or your loved one with special needs. 

We are currently not accepting intakes for ABA services, due to an extensive waitlist.

Once we have availability we will update our website and social media pages.

Intake Process

  • Step I: Complete Interest Form and Intake packet

    The first step to requesting any service with The CORE Project is to contact The CORE Project by phone or email to check availability of services. An Intake Packet will be emailed to you (if applicable). Once received, a member of our team will contact you regarding services requested, availability in the program, and answer any additional questions.

  • Step 2: Initial Consultation

    Once an opening becomes available for your loved one, a Program Director will contact you to schedule an initial consultation. At this time, we can share a bit more about our program, provide a tour (if applicable), and meet your child. You will need to complete the Enrollment Packet at this time. We will also verify insurance coverage (if applicable) and answer any additional questions you may have. If your child is enrolling in CORE Academy or CORE Life, the Program Director will meet with you to discuss fees and determine a start date.

  • Step 3: Intake Assessment

    For CORE ABA, following the initial consultation, we will submit for a prior authorization or pre-certification for the intake assessment with your insurance company (if applicable). Once the authorization has been received, we will contact you to schedule your child’s assessment. The assessment may take up to three sessions to complete, in the home, in the clinic or in a community setting. For ABA services, one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) will conduct the assessment via caregiver interviews, direct testing, and observation. For the CORE Life and CORE Academy programs, the Program Director will complete an assessment. Insurance authorizations are not needed for CORE Life or CORE Academy.

  • Step 4: Treatment Recommendations/ Insurance Authorization

    For CORE ABA, upon completion of the assessment, we will schedule a time to meet and review the outcomes with you so that you fully understand how goals are generated and how your child’s individual program or treatment plan will be structured. Our recommendations for treatment are based on evaluation outcomes and medical necessity (as applicable). For CORE ABA, once we have agreed with you on a treatment plan, our team will share this plan along with a request to begin ABA services to your insurance company. Services may be delayed until authorization is received.

  • Step 5: Getting Started

    Our team will work with you to create a schedule based on your child's availability and recommended treatment hours for CORE ABA or an appropriate schedule for CORE Life and/or CORE Academy. For clients enrolled in ABA therapy, a BCBA will be assigned and once insurance authorization is obtained, services will begin. Regardless of the program component (CORE ABA, CORE Life, CORE Academy), initial sessions will focus on letting our team get to know your child, their communication style and motivators. And, of equal importance, this time allows us to building trust and rapport with your child, leading to more successful intervention in the future.

  • Step 6: Parent Training

    We consider you, the parent, as an integral part of your child’s team. That’s why parent training is conducted monthly for CORE ABA (or quarterly for CORE Life and CORE Academy) at a time that works best for you. During parent training, your child’s teacher (CORE Life and CORE Academy) or BCBA (CORE ABA) will teach basic ABA concepts, review program materials, progress, and discuss your concerns and questions.