ABN appreciates neurodiversity and strives for individuality.  We also recognize that a diagnosis of autism often means that the child needs extra support and individual teaching to learn vital life skills.  We use the general philosophy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching, with a high emphasis on a developmentally-friendly and psychologically-mindful approach.  We encourage each child's unique interests and abilities and incorporate their high-interests into their learning program.  We establish a trusted and connected relationship with each child we work with, to ensure that the child experiences joy while advancing their skill-set.

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ABN specializes in using ABA to teach children diagnosed with autism.  We form meaningful relationships with each child to learn their likes, dislikes, and current skillset.    We then work individually with each child  to teach new skills in communication, self-help, and other important life-long skills.  Our teaching approach involves using play and having fun in both structured learning and free play, in 1:1 rooms and in a group environment. 

 

Our Comprehensive ABA program, is individually created for each child based on their unique needs.  We provide a team of clinicians to work specifically with your child.  We will work with you and your family to help teach your child new skills.  ABN's ABA team works with children prior to entering the school environment and can continue working with clients in After-School Focused Treatment (2-6 hours per week) once the child enrolls in school.  All ABA therapy is supervised by a licensed provider.

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We are proud to offer comprehensive ABA service in the ABN clinic.

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Treatment is focused on the specific needs of the child.  It can include:

• Expanding the child's communication abilities

  • Understanding words spoken to them

  • Expanding verbal communication (words) to others​

  • Non-verbal body language (such as gestures)

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

  • Participating in conversations with other

  • Responding to questions

• Expanding the child's pre-academic abilities

  • Labeling items

  • Participating in a group environment​

  • Following instructions

  • Learning to tolerate waiting accepting no

  • Learning to imitate others to learn new skills

• Developing self-help and daily living skills

  • Toilet training

  • Safety awareness in the home and community

  • General hygiene skills

  • Food tolerance and exposure

  • Increasing independence

• Developing peer relationships and leisure skills

  • Turn taking​

  • Sharing

  • Social interaction 

  • Expanding toy play

  • Imaginary play

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ABN's specialty is early intervention and early learning skills.  We are not able to offer services for children with more severe problem behaviors.