Our Purpose
Play-Based Therapy is where we begin. In ABA, this may be referred to as Naturalistic Teaching. Children and Adolescents learn through play and active motivated engagement with presented activities. We believe in presenting learning through a play-based format and natural presence of instruction as much as possible. This is done with the following Lead Purposes embedded into every moment of therapy:​
Self Advocacy
Teaching your child to state their needs and feel safe and confident as a learner.
Energy Based, Creativity in Therapy
We believe that the best way for therapy to be successful is by keeping the learner engaged. Key ingredients to this include changing up the environment, making play more engaging with therapist interaction, and matching energy levels to client needs.
Resiliency Training
Teaching the learner to be brave and adventurous while facing adverse scenarios – and succeeding while doing so through careful training implementation.
Data Driven Decisions
Every moment and trial of learning are important to establishing the repetition of skills that create neuropathways in the brain for long-term learning. We recognize that time is limited, and we are dedicated to make the most of our opportunities to grow you child’s skills.
Assessment
Prior to beginning services, a 1:1 initial assessment must be completed. During this assessment, there are 3 potential activities to anticipate:
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Parent Interview
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Peer Referenced Assessments completed online
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1:1 Child Interactions
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All results will be communicated with you after the assessment. These results will be input into a treatment plan along with suggested goals and clinical recommendations for hours of therapy necessary for meaningful improvements.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
ABA Therapy services are designed to decrease challenging behaviors by increasing socially appropriate behaviors with a focus on the learner’s motivation. Child behaviors are changed through modifying their motivation to engage in more socially appropriate responses.
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ABA Domains of Intervention Include:
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​Communication Skills
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Reduction of Challenging Behavior
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Play Skills
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Learning to Learn Skills
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Social Skills Development
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Daily Living/Independent Living Skills
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School and Transition Based Services
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Developmental Assessments
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Toilet Training
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Behaviorally Indicated Feeding/Eating Therapy
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Preschool Based Positive Behavior Approach to Challenging Behavior and Assistance for Retention
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School Based Services Assistance with Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and Treatment Contracts
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Teaching Coping and Calming Strategies
Individualized Services
ABA Therapy is an evidence-based practice that is highly influential on child development. This can be impactful for any child, and we are committed to expanding the availability of services to any child’s needs. Because of this we also offer individualized services.​
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Toilet Training
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Social Skills Interventions
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Behaviorally Indicated Feeding/Eating Therapy
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Preschool Based Positive Behavior Approach to Challenging Behavior and Assistance for Retention
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School Based Services Assistance with Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and Treatment Contracts
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Teaching Coping and Calming Strategies
à la carte services
Caregiver Training
​It is clear from research and experience that without family involvement, outcomes are compromised. We offer parent training in a variety of models to find the best format that works for you including: sibling involvement, parent observations of sessions, direct meetings with parents, and parental implementation of therapy in community settings with clinician support. We actively initiate the involvement of parents and promote consultative models when intensive therapy is not needed.
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Caregivers involved in training includes parents, of course! We also are invested in the rest of your caregiver group including siblings, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and anyone else important in your child’s life!
Tele-health
Telehealth services are available after initial assessments are completed. These can be done in 2 formats:
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Meet with the family for caregiver training and coaching on therapeutic interventions remotely.
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Set up telehealth with therapist working 1:1 with the child in the home to minimize harm during these uncertain times by limiting the number of people within the home.
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We can walk parents through the process of data collection remotely. This is needed for the clinician to be effective in training families and to update child therapy needs. This can be done using available technology.