It is not uncommon for children introduced into an intensive instructional program to exhibit some “unusual” behaviors. While these behaviors may be odd or uncommon to you as the parent, they are very typical of children initially introduced to a highly intensive instructional program.

You can expect to see the following behaviors from your child during the first two weeks of therapy and following any significant changes in your child’s program:

• Crying/Tantrums
• Vomiting
• Urination or Bowel Movements
• Aggression
• Passive Non-Compliance (closing eyes and/or not attending to the therapist)

Our therapists are trained to deal with these types of behavior. Often, children exhibit these forms of behavior to terminate or to delay an unpleasant activity that is difficult for them or that they don’t wish to engage in. While we understand that it may be difficult for you to see your child reacting in this way, our therapists are trained to deal with these types of behavior.

In order to assist us in maximizing your child’s progress we recommend that you follow these general guidelines:

• Please bring your child’s favorite items that will help us motivate your child to learn (e.g., toys, food, videos, books, etc.).
• Minimize your child’s access to these favorite items prior to therapy to ensure that your child does not tire of these items.
• If your child’s favorite items include food, do not feed him a considerable amount of food prior to therapy.
• Bring photographs of favorite items and people/places within and around your home. It is often easier to teach children specific concepts when we are working with photographs of people and items relevant to the child.
• Avoid entering the therapy room during your child’s session. Often this indicates to the child that the therapy session has ended and will trigger emotional reactions in the child when you leave the room and the therapy session resumes.

Pay attention to the goals your child is working on. Use the instructions that the therapist uses during therapy sessions in the home environment. For example, if the therapist is asking your child to point to something he/she wants, ensure that he points to requested items before you provide him/her with the item.

We accept all major credit cards for ABA, Autism Assessments, BLAM and Parent Training.

Please check the Insurances we accept here.

ABA is an evidence-based scientific approach to understanding behavior. It focuses on teaching functional skills (like communication, social skills, and daily living tasks) and reducing challenging behaviors by analyzing how a person’s environment affects their actions.

While ABA is most famously known as a primary treatment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can also benefit individuals with other developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, or emotional and behavioral challenges.

Therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to identify a client’s strengths and areas of need. Based on this, an individualized treatment plan is created. Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) typically implement the plan during direct, one-on-one sessions under the close supervision of the BCBA.

Services are highly adaptable and can be provided in several environments depending on the client’s needs:

• Center-Based: In a clinic setting designed to mimic school or social environments.
• Home-Based: In the client’s natural home environment to work on daily routines, family dynamics, and self-care skills.
• Community-Based: At parks, grocery stores, or other public spaces to generalize skills.
• School-Based: Collaborating with teachers to support academic and classroom behavior (depending on school district policies).

Recommended hours vary significantly based on the individual’s needs and insurance authorization.

• Focused ABA: 10 to 25 hours per week targeting a few specific skill deficits or behaviors.
• Comprehensive ABA: 25 to 40 hours per week for intensive, early-intervention programming targeting multiple developmental areas.

Yes, absolutely. Parent and caregiver training is a mandatory and critical component of successful ABA services. Research shows that skills progress much faster and last longer when families learn how to implement ABA strategies consistently outside of therapy sessions.

Yes. Transparency is key in ABA. While therapists may occasionally ask for space to build rapport or work through specific boundaries with a client, caregivers are encouraged to observe and actively participate during designated parent training sessions.

Most major commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicaid, provide coverage for ABA therapy, particularly for individuals with a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We recommend reaching out to our intake team to verify your specific behavioral health benefits.

Our clinical team consists of two primary roles:

• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): Holds a Master’s or Doctoral degree, has completed extensive supervised fieldwork, and has passed a national certification exam. They design and oversee the program.
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician): Has completed a minimum of 40 hours of specialized training, passed a competency assessment, and passed a credentialing exam. They provide direct, day-to-day therapy.

1. Intake: Submit an inquiry along with a diagnostic report (if applicable) and insurance information.
2. Authorization: We request approval from your insurance provider for the initial assessment.
3. Assessment: The BCBA conducts the evaluation and writes the treatment plan.
4. Therapy Begins: Once insurance approves the treatment plan hours, your scheduling and direct sessions begin.

ABA therapy is effective across the entire lifespan, but our specific services focus on individuals from early childhood through adolescence/young adulthood (typically ages 18 months to 21 years).

Early Intervention (Ages 1.5–5): Focuses heavily on foundational milestones such as functional communication, play skills, toilet training, and school readiness.

School-Age & Adolescence (Ages 6–21): Focuses on social skills, emotional regulation, academic support, independent living skills, and vocational preparation.

Yes. We believe that therapy is most effective when communication is natural and comfortable for the individual and their family. We strive to match families with bilingual or multilingual BCBAs and RBTs whenever possible to support primary home languages.

Our clinical team consists of two primary roles:

• BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): Holds a Master’s or Doctoral degree, has completed extensive supervised fieldwork, and has passed a national certification exam. They design and oversee the program.
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician): Has completed a minimum of 40 hours of specialized training, passed a competency assessment, and passed a credentialing exam. They provide direct, day-to-day therapy.