ABA Therapy in Pittsburgh, PA -

The Behavior Institute

Compassionate evidenced based ABA therapy in Pittsburgh / Avalon for children with autism ages 2 - 22. Home, school, community, & center based care. Reach out for a free consult about your child!

Our approach

We are a group of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who provide quality ABA (applied behavior analysis) services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities in Pittsburgh. As a collective, we assist clients and their families by providing therapy that focuses on communication, independence, leisure, and decreasing behaviors. We’re not just improving behaviors, we’re empowering brighter futures.

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Providing your child with a fun space to learn

Your appointments will take place in a variety of settings depending on the needs of your child: Our clinic, your home, or your child’s school.

 

In-person and remote options for family collaboration

Our office is conveniently located in Pittsburgh. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy for family collaboration.

Our services

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    ABA

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    Family Collaboration

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    Consulting

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Meet our team

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    Emily Smiechowski, M.S., BCBA, LBA LBS

  • Madelyn Strause Behavior Technician

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Get started with The Behavior Institute, today.

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