As a parent seeking specialized services after my son aged out of Early Intervention, I was looking for a supportive and accommodating partner. Unfortunately, Compass ABA was neither. My complaint is on the following issues with the intake handled by Cassandra
After I diligently submitted all required paperwork and insurance information, the intake process came to a sudden halt. I was told we could not proceed because I could not IMMEDIATELY commit to a fixed schedule of 10–20 hours per week (It’s important to note I was trying, I had put available hours during the week and on the weekend). However, because I could not commit to a schedule before my son was approved, discussed whether or not there would be copays, etc., your office would not move forward. Then the lack of professionalism and empathy; when I emailed Cassandra to express my genuine frustration with the difficulty and lack of accommodation for a working parent, she offered no apology, clarification, sample/suggested schedule, or other options/facilities. Instead, she chose to leave the email unanswered!
The handling of this situation demonstrates a fundamental lack of client-centered focus. Demanding a fixed, high-hour commitment before even verifying coverage or approval shows a business prioritization that is not aligned with helping children with developmental and communication disorders and their families but rather profit.
This initial impression showed me that Compass ABA is not a place I want to do business with, and I will be seeking services elsewhere. I would not recommend this provider to other parents.