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First, take a breath. A diagnosis can bring a lot of feelings at once, and you don't have to figure out the next steps on your own. Our team can explain what ABA therapy is, answer your questions, and help you decide if it's right for your child. The easiest first step is a free consultation call.

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy helps children with autism learn new skills by understanding how each child learns and what motivates them. Therapists break big skills like communicating needs, playing with friends, or getting dressed into small, doable steps, and celebrate every one along the way.

ABA is most often recommended for children with an autism diagnosis. Every child is different, so our intake assessment helps us understand your child's needs and whether ABA is the right fit.

ABA has changed a lot over the last 20 years. Today's ABA is individualized, play-based, and focused on your child's comfort and willingness to take part. At MBS, we build on what your child enjoys and teach what to do, rather than focusing on what not to do.

Occupational therapy focuses on motor and sensory skills, and speech therapy focuses on language and communication. ABA looks at how your child learns across everyday life and builds skills step by step. Many children benefit from more than one, and we're happy to work alongside your child's other providers.

We focus on children 10 and younger. Early intervention is when new skills can make the biggest lasting difference for children and their families.

It depends on your child and your family, and we'll help you decide. In-home therapy can be part-time or full-time and happens where your child is most comfortable. Playing with other kids takes a little planning from parents. Center-based therapy runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and includes time with peers. Family Skills Training can happen at our center or at home.

Yes. An adult 18 or older needs to be home during in-home sessions. If that adult isn't a parent or guardian, we'll need a signed release of information from the guardian. When it fits your child's goals, sessions can also happen at daycare or out in the community.

Your child's team is led by a Qualified Supervising Professional, a licensed mental health professional and/or licensed behavior analyst. A Director and Senior Therapists provide added supervision, and Behavior Therapists work with your child day to day. Training for every team member meets or exceeds Minnesota requirements.

It's different for every child. Most children receive ABA for one to four years. We track progress closely, adjust goals as your child grows, and talk with you about what comes next all along the way.

You're part of the team. Family skills training happens throughout therapy, so new skills carry over into everyday life at home. When your child is ready to finish therapy, we offer up to six months of family support to help you feel confident moving forward.

Your child completes an intake assessment so we can understand their needs and recommend the right services. For in-home therapy, you'll want a quiet space with room for a child-sized table and two chairs. Most of all, we'll ask you to be part of the team. Parents play a big role in helping new skills stick.

Many families use private insurance or Minnesota Medical Assistance to cover ABA therapy. We'll help you understand your coverage before you get started.

Call us at 651-900-2210 or fill out our intake form. We'll set up a free consultation, a relaxed conversation where we get to know your family and answer your questions. From there, our team will complete an assessment, build an individualized treatment plan, and walk you through it before services begin.