ABA Learning Center Hours
Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm.
Our Learning Center
Our center offers one-on-one intensive ABA therapy to children ages 2-12. We have a 4-Phase Program that prepares a child to enter mainstream or special needs schools. The ultimate goal of our 4-Phase Program is to teach the child to naturally learn from his/her environment.
For younger children, our goal is to improve communication and social interactions and teach basic skills. Some of the things we will work on are:
- Sound pairing, sign language, or PECS (depending on the child's needs and abilities) to increase communication. We also encourage our parents to enroll younger clients in Speech Therapy services, in order to really strengthen communication. The earlier children learn these skills, the better!
- Fine/Gross Motor skills
- Self-Help Skills- Potty training, appropriate eating skills, getting dressed. These skills can also be improved upon with our Occupational Therapy program!
- Tacts, Mands, Imitation, Receptive, and Expressive skills.
Improvement in these skills increases the ability of a child to learn naturally from his/her environment (the ultimate goal!)
For older children, our goal is independent work, improving social skills, and for the child to be able to entertain himself/herself with varied productive tasks. Some of the things we will work on are:
- Vocational Training and Choice Making
- Regulating Emotions
- Multiple Step Activities- Making a sandwich, doing laundry, cleaning his/her room
- Audio/Reading Comprehension
- Computer Skills
- Visual Schedules
We offer:
- Individualized Data Programming: Each child has his/her own individual data program that is specific to the child's needs and areas of improvement.
- Language/Communication Improvement: We expand language and communication skills through natural environment training and incidental learning.
- Behavior Intervention Plan: Behavior intervention can be the most rewarding and most challenging part of a program. In order to have a successful behavior intervention, it takes full cooperation from parents and staff. Behavior does not change overnight, but can be modified given the right instruction and reinforcement.
Our 4-Phase Program:
We have developed a 4-Phase Program that helps us streamline the way we do data programming. All children who come to our Learning Center will be thoroughly assessed and then placed into the Phase in which they belong, moving up through the phases as their skill level increases. Our goal is that by the end of the fourth Phase, a child will be ready and able to enter a school setting.
- A more efficient data programming system means less wait time for your child to gain new skills
- The Phases are arranged so that the more easily acquired skills come first and children build on those skills progressively as they move through each phase
We have incorporated the best elements of various assessments and developmental charts, but also left room for each child's individual growth
Where To Start?
To set up an appointment to meet our team and tour the Center, please call us at 713-462-6060. During the first appointment, Michael or a member of the administration team will give a tour of our facility and talk with you about different treatment options that may best suit your child's needs. Please note that we cannot accept walk-ins; meetings are by appointment only.
After the initial meeting, we will set up a second appointment to assess your child. The assessment lasts between an hour to an hour and a half long, and is performed by a member of our Programming staff or Michael (our Executive Director). After the assessment is completed, the next step is to set up a schedule for your child to receive therapy. In general, it can take two to three weeks for us to get started, depending on insurance verification, scheduling availability, and the services to be provided.
