Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-backed approach that helps children build meaningful skills and reduce challenging behaviors. In 1:1 therapy, your child works individually with a trained therapist who tailors each session to their unique needs, learning pace, and interests. The goal is simple: help your child communicate better, connect more easily, and thrive at home, school, and in the community.
Why Your Child May Need Support
Therapies can help children build important skills and support growth in areas such as:
Functional Communication
Learning to express needs, wants, and ideas clearly.
Reducing Challenging Behaviors
Encouraging positive behaviors while decreasing those that interfere with learning or daily life.
Social Play
Joining play, sharing, taking turns, and connecting with peers.
Routines, Structure & Transitions
Following instructions, adapting to structure, and moving smoothly between activities.
School Readiness
Building early skills needed for classroom learning and participation.
Managing Emotions
Developing self-regulation, coping tools, and calm problem-solving.
Replacement Skills
Finding appropriate and functional alternatives to replace challenging behaviors.
What is ABA Therapy at Stepping Stones?
At Stepping Stones, ABA therapy is an evidence-based program grounded in measurable and observable progress. But more than that, it is a playful, interactive, and child-centered experience. Our sessions are filled with activities each child enjoys, while offering many opportunities to practice functional communication. We focus not only on teaching important skills, but also on helping children apply them in everyday settings—at home, in school, and within the community.
How We Help at Stepping Stones
Every child is unique, and so is their learning journey. That’s why our ABA therapy is individualized, fun, and child-centered. Here’s how we support your child:
Individualized Assessment – We begin with a thorough assessment of your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style.
Personalized Therapy Plan – Based on the assessment, we create a tailored program with specific goals.
1:1 and Group Sessions – Your child will receive focused attention in one-on-one sessions and also practice skills in small group settings for social growth.
Family Involvement – Parents are partners in the journey. We provide training and guidance so you can continue supporting your child at home.
Collaboration with Schools – We assist teachers and schools with strategies, IEP development, and resource training to ensure consistency in learning.
Our Playful Approach
At Stepping Stone, we believe children learn best when they're having fun! That's why we've created a special blend of proven methods and playful activities.
Proven Methods
We use science-backed ABA strategies that really work, turning learning into an exciting adventure of discovery!
Whole Child Focus
We help with communication, school learning, daily routines, and making friends - nurturing every aspect of your child's growth.
Family Support
We guide parents and teachers too, creating a circle of support that surrounds your child with love and encouragement everywhere.
Play-Based Learning
Therapy feels like fun and play! We turn learning into games so children enjoy every step of their development journey.
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Who Benefits from ABA 1:1 Therapy
Children whose challenging behaviors create barriers to learning, socializing, or being part of daily life can benefit greatly from ABA 1:1 therapy. This structured, individualized approach helps reduce those behaviors while building positive skills that support participation at home, school, and in the community.
Children with Autism & Developmental Delays
ABA 1:1 therapy is especially effective for children on the autism spectrum
or those with developmental challenges, helping them communicate and
interact with the world more effectively.
Children Struggling with Communication
Kids who find it hard to express their needs, understand language,
or start conversations benefit from structured ABA strategies that
build both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Children Needing Daily Life Support
From learning self-care routines to managing behaviors and focusing
in school, ABA 1:1 therapy equips children with practical skills
to live more independently and confidently.
Celebrating Progress
We track improvements step by step, celebrate every milestone, and adjust
the plan as your child grows and achieves new goals.
huda’s ABA Therapy
Age 6 • Daily 90-minute sessions between school and dinner (Mon–Sun, 4:30pm–6:00pm)
Why Stepping Stones works for huda:
At Stepping Stones, huda’s program blends her AAC device with
naturalistic teaching so she can ask for preferred items and join family routines.
Our therapists coordinate with her school and other providers, adjusting goals as
she progresses. Every milestone is celebrated so motivation stays high.
huda’s Goals
Functional communication, requesting and waiting, identifying and labeling
everyday items.
huda’s Team
BCBA, RBT, RBT
faisal’s Social Skills Program
Age 10 • After-school group sessions (Tue/Thu, 5:00pm–6:30pm)
Why Stepping Stones works for faisal:
faisal thrives in structured peer practice. Our team uses games and role-play to
build turn-taking, flexible thinking, and coping strategies. Parents receive weekly
home-practice kits so gains continue outside the clinic.
Age 6 • Center-based mornings (Mon–Fri, 9:00am–11:00am)
Why Stepping Stones works for fariha:
Short, highly-reinforcing activities keep fariha engaged while we build requesting,
matching, and imitation. Parent coaching aligns home routines with clinic targets so
progress shows up in daily life.
Age 7 • School collaboration with weekly BCBA consult
Why Stepping Stones works for Ali:
We partner with Ali’s teachers to reduce transition stress using visual schedules,
clear routines, and token systems that also carry over at home. Consistency between
school and family helps him feel safe and succeed.
Ali’s Goals
Transitions, task completion, following group directions.
Ali’s Team
BCBA, Classroom Para, OT
* Names and images have been changed to protect privacy. These stories reflect families’ experiences with Stepping Stones.
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