BUTTERFLY EFFECTS, LLC
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA

Butterfly Effects was founded in 2004 to provide therapy services, in South Florida, to children on the Autism Spectrum. Built on a network of individual practitioners, operations and access to Applied Behavior Analysis grew to other locations and states. The name Butterfly Effects is derived from a principle of cause and effect applied in chaos theory denoting that rarely is the relationship between two things linear in nature. Yet, reaction is typically the result of an accumulation of causative factors, both large and small, intentional and accidental. The butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together the name and logo represent our Common Purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy. Today, with more than 500 team members in the field and supporting corporate office activities, Butterfly Effects is one of the largest ABA providers in the country. Our company and team members provide for an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, competency, collaboration and quality services. We employ psychologists, behavior analysts, registered behavior technicians, and other professionals dedicated to providing service excellence. We are known for our dedication to partnering with parents in order to achieve their most desired goals and valuable experiences leading to an improved future. Our cultural foundation is built upon the values that we share as a Company. These core values represent the premise of how we perform our work and conduct ourselves. There is no specific order of priority to our eight Shared Values as we have learned that the priority changes with each person that we touch and each situation that we encounter. All team members will aim to conduct all interactions with honesty and integrity, and always do the right thing to deliver on promises and manage expectations upfront, without compromising values. Exhibiting humility and strengthening self-regulation, while genuinely caring for our greater organizational team, no matter what the situation, to advance the professionalism of the company. All team members will cultivate teamwork by honoring diversity and coming together to collaborate, share ideas, build consensus, and work towards a common goal. Teamwork is at the heart of the family-centric experience in preparing and implementing ABA therapy and encompasses all aspects of our greater organizational mission by ensuring unity and purpose before task. All team members will demonstrate integrity through fair, honest, and thoughtful speech and behavior at the individual and team level. Organizational integrity will be advanced through consideration and endorsement of consistent actions, values, principles, and character necessary to uphold the mission. All team members will exemplify a sense of urgency and caring by responding quickly, in a positive manner, to others and events. Our team members, client-family units, referral sources, community members, vendors, and business partners require and deserve prompt replies to promote our culture of service excellence. While our Common Purpose is the driving force behind Our Mission, at Butterfly Effects we fully understand that providing ABA therapy services is much bigger than us and that we must work collaboratively with our client’s circle of support to create lasting change. Our Service Promises unite us in our pledge to families in order for Our Culture to be more than just words. Provide our families with competent skillful team members Provide tools to assist our families in piloting their child’s school structure Each qualified client has a right to impartial access to service. Butterfly Effects does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. The personal dignity of each client is recognized and respected in all care and treatment provided. The essence of the treatment plan is client / family directed, thus each client and / or authorized health care representative is strongly encouraged to participate in the development, evaluation, and alteration of the plan. A non-harassment culture allows for clients and authorized representatives to voice concerns, ideas, or grievances without fear of negative impact on the service provided. Services provided in the least restrictive environment possible, as approved by the payer; Services provided by an interdisciplinary team which includes collaboration with other service providers of the caregiver’s choice.‏ Every client has the right to be served by competent skillful team members dedicated to the client’s programming needs and proficiency development. Butterfly Effects’ team members work within the scope of company and industry defined expectations and under the supervision guidelines established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Every client has the right to maintain continuity of care. In the event that a change in service provider is necessary (e.g. relocation, change in payer source, or family choice), we will support a transfer of documentation and information to afford a seamless transition. Helpful advice for parents regarding Autism. Being told your child has a diagnosis of Autism can be a frightening experience. There’s no need to panic, however. Consider this a positive first step in obtaining the best help. Since no two children on the spectrum will exhibit exactly the same symptoms–even those diagnosed at the same point on the spectrum–an accurate assessment is a critical first step. This early assessment will determine the appropriate level of care, guidance, and support your child needs. Using this information, we can provide the timely, intensive treatment to make a difference. This is why pursuing an accurate, early assessment and beginning immediate, effective treatment are essential to your child’s future.