Luba Patlakh, founder and director of Kidology, Inc., shares her journey of creating a thriving pediatric practice that offers speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapy. Four years ago, she expanded her clinic to include ABA services, recognizing that behavior is the “glue” connecting all other disciplines and a crucial way to continue supporting clients as they age out of early intervention.

Luba walks us through the process of credentialing, applying, and setting up systems to accept insurance in her home state of Pennsylvania. She reflects on how she initially managed every aspect of the business herself before scaling to include an admin team and other essential roles. Through mentorship and a commitment to learning, she gained valuable insight into business metrics, leadership, and fiscal responsibility—key elements of running a sustainable practice.

Her advice for providers looking to expand into ABA? Never give up. Understand your state’s requirements, take your plan seriously, and learn before acting.

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What’s Inside:

• Luba’s journey opening a multidisciplinary clinic 
• Steps for credentialing and accepting insurance 
• How mentorship shaped Luba’s growth as a business owner
• Tips for providers looking to add ABA services to their practice

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