ABA is a powerful tool to help people with special needs lead independent and fulfilling lives. It can be used to analyze challenging behaviors, teach new skills, improve communication abilities, and more. ABA looks at how our environment influences our behavior and helps us identify what may be causing specific behaviors so that we can make the necessary changes for positive outcomes. By using ABA techniques such as positive reinforcement and task analysis, individuals can learn new skills quickly and reliably. With ABA, the possibilities are truly endless!

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated method that employs systematic interventions with the aim of identifying and addressing specific social and measurable behaviors, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for both the individual and their social network. This therapeutic approach is particularly beneficial for individuals with special needs, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, as it enables them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

ABA is grounded in the understanding that our behavior is significantly influenced by our environment. It adopts a data-driven approach to determine the factors that contribute to specific behaviors, enabling practitioners to implement targeted interventions for favorable outcomes. One of the key principles of ABA is the use of positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. By repeatedly rewarding an individual for demonstrating a particular behavior, ABA therapists can increase the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated, eventually becoming ingrained in the individual's repertoire.

ABA is a versatile and adaptable approach, which can be tailored to suit the unique needs and strengths of each individual. By closely monitoring progress and adjusting the treatment plan as needed, ABA therapists can achieve remarkable results. This empowers individuals with special needs to develop essential life skills, foster meaningful relationships, and ultimately lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

At ROOTS, we believe that the environment plays a huge role in influencing behavior. That is why we are committed to providing a comprehensive approach to address the root cause of your child's challenges. Our team of experts will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child's specific needs. With a light, holistic approach, our goal is to help your child reach their full potential.

Holistic ABA looks at the whole child and teaches skills that will help the child thrive in all environments and set them up for future success.

We take a whole-person approach to working with clients, focusing on their physical, emotional and behavioral needs. Alongside traditional therapies, we also use play-based activities to help clients express themselves and develop social skills. Connecting through play and engaging activities can give people the tools they need to create meaningful relationships and identify healthy coping strategies. Our goal is to help each client find balance and pathways for growth that are truly rooted in understanding themselves and building healthier connections.

We focus on compassionately addressing the physical, emotional and behavioral health of each client.

We regularly consult with colleagues from various backgrounds and experiences to help deepen their understanding of what directly influences development and behaviors of individuals. This means we collaborate with your child's current providers (Speech, PT, OT, Educational) to help us cultivate this superior quality of individualized therapy.

The process of ABA typically begins with a comprehensive assessment, during which the therapist observes and collects data on the individual's current behavioral patterns and skill levels. This information forms the basis for an individualized treatment plan, which includes specific goals and objectives, as well as strategies for achieving them. These goals may focus on areas such as communication, social skills, self-help skills, or reducing problematic behaviors.

ABA therapists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts employ strategies, such as prompting, shaping, chaining, discrimination training and tasks analysis. Task analysis involves breaking down a complex task into smaller, more manageable steps. By teaching each step individually and sequentially, individuals can gradually learn to complete the entire task independently. This method is particularly effective in teaching self-help skills, such as dressing or brushing teeth, as it allows for a systematic and structured approach to learning. These techniques facilitate the acquisition of new skills, while also ensuring that the individual can apply these skills in various contexts and situations.

Yes! We can provide you with the assessment results and individualized goals for your child! We can also provide you with traning on the plan and recommendations if you would like to take part in parent meetings.

ABA typically begins with a comprehensive assessment, during which the therapist observes and collects data on the individual's current behavioral patterns and skill levels. This information forms the basis for an individualized treatment plan, which includes specific goals and objectives, as well as strategies for achieving them. These goals may focus on areas such as communication, social skills, self-help skills, or reducing problematic behaviors.

Yes, after the assessment process our team can provide you with the skills needed to implement your child's plan yourself! This is great for parents that are not in close proximity to services those acessing our telehealth services and those that just want to take a leading role in their child's development.

 ACT helps clients of all ages manage anxiety and stressful events. So many challenging behaviors that we see around our clients with autism spectrum disorder are based in anxiety and mental flexibility. We all want our children to be able to adapt to their situations in life and evolve over time. ACT gives them the tools to do and the techniques they can use across all environments.

The ultimate goal of ACT is to create psychological flexibility, which can help us learn how to deal with our thoughts and emotions in a more productive way. It's about getting out of our heads and connecting with the present moment without judgment or criticism. Through ACT we are provided with an opportunity to manage our thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a constructive manner. By teaching our clients these skills, we can support them on their journey towards positive behavioral outcomes.

Through ACT our clients can develop more psychological flexibility, the ability to self-manage emotions, thoughts, and behavior in order to extract the best possible outcomes in varying complex situations.

Rooted Play is a program developed at ROOTS that focuses on the development of children through play-based activities and positive reinforcement. From music to art, dancing to storytelling, Rooted Play is designed to encourage creative expression while equipping children with the skills they need for successful social interaction.

Rooted Play provides an environment that both stimulates learning and promotes emotional growth. Participants explore topics such as relationships, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution through uniquely structured games and exercises. Every class is tailored to the individual needs of each child while providing them with a safe space to express themselves freely.

 In parent-directed ABA, the family takes a proactive role in recruiting their own direct service provider. This allows families to have a say in selecting a provider who aligns with their specific needs and preferences. By actively participating in the selection process, families can ensure that the provider possesses the necessary expertise and experience to address their child's unique requirements.

Once a provider is chosen and vetted, ROOTS retains the provider and provides training and therapeutic oversight of the provider. The training provided by ROOTS covers a wide range of topics, including behavior management strategies, data collection methods, reinforcement techniques, and how to create and implement individualized treatment plans. 

Both of these styles of ABA are versatile approaches that can be utilized for both private pay and insurance-based ABA services. This flexibility ensures that families have access to care regardless of their financial circumstances. 

 Parent-led applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based intervention approach that empowers parents to actively participate in their child's therapy. It involves training parents to implement ABA techniques and strategies to address their child's behavioral and developmental challenges. This collaborative model not only provides families with greater access to care but also promotes ongoing support and continuity of treatment.

We do have options for private pay for youth to access our social groups and for parents to acces our Parent-Lead ABA plan which includes a lot of coaching.

We also often have homeschoolers who join our social groups as peers! This can be paid through your homeschool alottment in most cases but is not considered direct therapy but they get to access the same fun activities!

We often have homeschoolers who join our social groups as peers! This can be paid through your homeschool alottment in most cases but is not considered direct therapy but they get to access the same fun activities!

The educational support and homeschool social groups do have their own site at www.rootsedresource.org

But you can directly access the registration HERE