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Transforming lives, one child at a time.

We are a group of Pittsburgh based Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who work together to provide quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to our clients 2 - 18. As BCBA’s, we assist our clients in learning new skills such as communication, functional living skills, play and social skills, while helping to decrease problem behaviors. We work with the families to help increase their quality of life.

A modern approach

It’s essential to us that our clients get personalized programs. All goals are developed for each client based upon their individual needs. Therapy is delivered in a fun, playful, therapeutic way incorporating many evidence based strategies such as incidental teaching and discrete trial teaching (DTT). We work on goals that are important to our client and their families.

Components of ABA Therapy

Direct 1:1 Therapy

During 1:1 therapy, the RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) works directly with the client to increase skills such as communication, play skills, social skills ect., while also working on decreasing problem behavior

Sessions last between 4 - 8 hours.

Family Collaboration

Family collaboration is an important part of therapy as we work to generalize the skills the client is learning through their direct 1:1 therapy to other individuals and settings. Families will work with the BCBA on the case to discuss ABA strategies that have been successful with the client. This is also a great opportunity to brainstorm and be self-reflective of how things are going.

Social Skills Groups

During social skills groups, the ratio is 1:3. Social skills curriculum is follow to increase socialization skills. Activities during a group setting can include functional living skills, play skills, and increasing communication.

IEP Consulting

We can consult with your local school system during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to ensure that the client is getting their needs met across all environments at school.

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