Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism
At Cortica, ABA therapy is more than behavior support, it’s a compassionate, play-based approach designed to help your child build real-world skills and confidence.
A Better Way to Do ABA Therapy
Using evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement, we help children build meaningful skills and reduce behaviors that interfere with daily life.
At Cortica, we provide
Personalized, one-on-one ABA therapy tailored to your child’s unique needs
As a value-based provider, we schedule only the sessions your child truly needs
Play-driven approach that keeps learning engaging
Integrated with other therapies for coordinated, whole-child carOffered in-center, at home, in school, and in the community—meeting your child where they learn best
How ABA Works at Cortica
Our Whole-Child Model
At Cortica, ABA therapy is part of our Whole-Child model — designed to support every area of your child’s growth. Our behavior analysts collaborate daily with developmental, speech, occupational, and medical specialists to create an integrated plan tailored to your child’s needs.
Each session is play-based and engaging, focusing on building real-world skills like communication, social connection, independence, and emotional regulation.
A typical session may include:
- Play and connection to build comfort and motivation
- Skill practice through structured, meaningful activities
- Family collaboration to reinforce progress at home
- Integrated support across therapies for consistent growth
By combining evidence-based ABA with compassionate, collaborative care, Cortica helps your child make progress that lasts beyond the therapy room.
Why Family Participation Matters
Your involvement is key to your child’s success. At Cortica, we empower parents and caregivers with practical strategies, regular progress updates, and emotional support. When families participate actively, children make faster, more sustainable progress.
Your Child’s Therapy Roadmap
Comprehensive, connected care designed for your child’s growth
1. ABA Assessment
The ABA assessment is conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and includes several separate meetings that take place over a period of about two weeks.
2. Personalized Plan
Assessment results will be documented in a report and reviewed with you by the BCBA supervising your child’s ABA program.
3. Starting ABA Services
Services usually begin with parent coaching sessions and then expand to include one-to-one sessions between a therapist and your child.
4. Tracking Progress
Every six months, you’ll be asked to complete a set of questionnaires as part of your child’s reassessment to help track their progress and set new goals.
5. Fading out and Graduation
With your active support and participation in sessions, your child’s abilities will grow and the frequency of services will reduce. The path to graduation usually happens gradually, and many families benefit from continuing parent coaching after their child’s ABA sessions have ended.
Start Early: Ages 5 & under see the greatest impact
For children five and under, Jumpstart blends play-based learning with neuroscience-informed therapy to build communication, social, and emotional skills during the most important years of growth. Full- and half-day programs help every child grow with confidence.
Call our Jumpstart Team at 888-885-5068 for more information or to get started.
FAQs
What is ABA therapy?
ABA is an evidence-based therapy that uses positive reinforcement to help children learn meaningful behaviors and reduce those that interfere with everyday life. We combine the science of ABA with a whole-child philosophy. This means your child’s care team works together to understand your child’s unique needs and create a plan that supports progress at home, school, and beyond.
ABA helps children:
- Strengthen communication and social skills
- Build independence in daily routines
- Improve attention and learning
- Develop emotional regulation and self-control
What is the process for starting ABA?
Children enrolled in our program will first receive a comprehensive individualized ABA assessment which will lead to a proposed Therapy plan and specific recommendations for future ABA services. Our ABA assessment will determine if services are best provided in a 1:1 in-home or in-center format, and if group services are clinically appropriate. Each ABA assessment includes a standardized assessment (required for insurance benefits) and direct observation.
Behavior Technician (BT) who will deliver therapy directly to your child.
What are my options for ABA services at Cortica?
We offer:
- In-center and in-home ABA
- Individual and group caregiver training and coaching
- Focused 1:1 programs designed to help with specific challenging behaviors
- Camp and group experiences to enhance social skills during after-school hours and school breaks
- In-person and virtual group social skills programs for preteens and teens
Is ABA right for your child?
Interested in learning more about Cortica’s approach to behavior therapy programs? Contact our office to speak with a member of our ABA team, or call your local location to be scheduled. You can also watch this video to learn more about getting started with ABA therapy services at Cortica.
If your child is recommended for ABA, you will be added to the waitlist and will be contacted when we are ready to move forward with your ABA assessment.
Will insurance cover autism therapy?
At Cortica, we work with a wide range of health insurance plans. We can provide you with a benefits check and cost estimate before beginning services with Cortica. Please reach out to us for information about your specific insurance coverage.
Together, we can unlock joy
The first step to care with Cortica is scheduling a Clinical Intake Visit. We get started on day 1 with a comprehensive billable consultation designed to give you clarity and direction.
During this appointment:
Our specialists will listen to your child’s story and your family’s goals.
We’ll complete a developmental and medical review.
You’ll leave with a personalized roadmap for care, including therapies, support options, and insurance guidance.