Home-Based Therapy
The majority of our clients start off with a comprehensive Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) program. Services are individualized and consist of 1:1 sessions with one or more of our Certified Behavior Technicians under the ongoing direction and supervision of a Clinical Supervisor. In some cases 1:1 sessions are also delivered by a Clinical Supervisor. Our intensive services usually consist of 15-20 hours of ABA services per week which includes 1:1 therapy, weekly program oversight and ongoing training by a BCBA, as well as caregiver training and coaching. Utilizing play-based approaches, our early learners are often working to fill in developmental gaps across a variety of domains with a strong focus on developing and strengthening functional communication.
Push-in ABA Daycare/Preschool
Once a child has built up some foundational skills, they are often ready to move on to more typical social and learning environments that are generally more variable and have less individualized attention. Often times the expectations and amount of unpredictability in typical daycare or preschool settings can be too large of a leap to navigate on their own at first. Having ABA services delivered in this setting is often the necessary bridge that gives the child the chance to experience early success, build positive associations with school, and ultimately leads to the fastest independence.
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Within the daycare and preschool settings, we provide the level of support necessary to be successful in the environment but not so much that the child becomes reliant on the additional support. Goals are designed for the purpose of helping the child develop the communication and social interaction skills to be able to fully participate in the setting and benefit from the natural learning and social opportunities it offers. At the same time children are also learning to independently navigate the setting, including actively advocating for themselves with their teacher when they are unsure or need more support.
Community Based ABA
Community-based ABA extends the principles of behavior analysis beyond clinical settings, immersing learners in real-life environments. By focusing on practical skills and social interactions within their communities, this approach promotes meaningful skill generalization and integration. Community-based ABA empowers our learners to navigate everyday situations, fostering independence, social engagement, and adaptive behaviors. Through collaborative efforts with families and community members, this approach creates a supportive network that recognizes and embraces the diverse strengths and abilities of each individual, ideally fostering a more inclusive society.
Caregiver Coaching
Caregiver participation is an integral component of ABA therapy that empowers caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and reinforce their child's progress and development effectively. This specialized training equips caregivers with evidence-based strategies and techniques rooted in ABA principles to foster positive behavior change and promote skill acquisition in their children. Caregiver coaching is a collaborative effort between ABA professionals and caregivers, working together to create a nurturing and supportive environment that facilitates a child's growth, development, and success. Through these evidence-based practices, caregivers can play an integral role in their child's journey towards achieving their full potential both now and in the future.
How ABA Looks for Jaxon?
Jaxon, Age 2, Diagnosed with Autism, Level 3 w/language delay
Jaxon does not yet use words or gestures to communicate but instead gets his needs met by bringing his parents to the location of a desired item. He becomes frustrated when he's not understood and will sometimes bang his head. Jaxon enjoys music and has strengths in its rhythmic and tonal aspects. He is also reportedly highly capable at navigating electronic devices such as iPads. Jaxon’s parents would really like for him to learn to tell them what he wants and to stop getting so mad that he hurts himself.
Some of Jaxon's Goals
Jaxon's Team
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Use vocal word, sign, picture, or voice output to request favorite items or activities
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Use at least 5 gestures to communicate
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Demonstrate understanding of 10 simple daily instructions such as go get you shoes
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Tolerate denial of request when not available
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Explores new play materials
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Tries new solid foods
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100% reduction in head-banging
Behavior Technicians: Rachel Jones RBT, CBT and Faith Fitzgerald, CBT
Clinical Supervisor: Bethany Shields, BCBA, LBA
Jaxon's ABA Therapy Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9-11:30am and 3-5pm​: 1:1 Direct Therapy
Monday 9-11:30am and Thursday from 3-5: Supervision Sessions
Wednesday from 2-3 Caregiver Coaching with Clinical Supervisor
How ABA Looks for Grace?
Grace, Age 4, Diagnosed with Level 3 Autism at the age of 2
Grace has been receiving in-home ABA for 1.5 years and has gained so many skills as well as reduced her support needs to level 1. The majority of her ABA services have transitioned to her daycare setting so that she can work on developing peer relationships, learn to confidentially navigate the social environment, and reach age-appropriate level of independence within a setting that more closely resembles what she will experience in her kindergarten classroom .
Some of Grace's Goals
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Invite a peer to play/Ask to join a peer’s play
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Tolerate denied requests
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Develop coping strategies when upset/mad/scared
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Play out life events in pretend play e.g. birthday party, going to McDonalds
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Identify when more support is needed and independently access or ask a teacher
Grace's Team
Behavior Technician: Rachel Jones RBT, CBT
Clinical Supervisor: Jess Long, BCBA, LBA
Grace's ABA Schedule
Monday-Friday: 9am-12:00pm- Push-in ABA at Daycare with Behavior Tech
Mon and Thur: 2-4pm- 1:1 Direct therapy- In-home
Every other Wed from 5-6pm- Caregiver Coaching
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