ACES ABA

ABA therapy for autism

Up to age 21

ABA therapy for children with autism, designed around an individualized plan written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and delivered by trained behavior technicians. The center-based ACES Learning Center includes an Early Learners Program for ages 0-6 (play-based learning, 1:1 skill building, snack and mealtime practice, peer play, sensory-friendly movement breaks) and an After School Program that uses play to teach social cues, conversation and peer connection. ACES also provides home- and community-based ABA, school-based ABA that works with IEP teams, and virtual care. Methods named include discrete trial training, pivotal response training, natural environment teaching, PECS, TEACCH and visual structure. Caregivers receive coaching and progress updates, and care starts with an assessment including parent interviews and observation. ACES says it is in-network with over 100 insurance plans and verifies benefits for families; school district or state funding may support therapy in some cases, and private pay is available.

• Applied behavior analysis, Early intervention, Social skills therapy, Parent and family training and School-based ABA
• Ericka Tijerina, BCBA
• Insurance: Paid by a school district through an IEP (a nonpublic agency or school)
• Where care happens: At the clinic or office; In the family’s home; At the child’s school or daycare; Out in the community: parks, stores, playdates
• Telehealth or video visits: yes

• Activities: ABA therapy, Early intervention and Social skills groups