Applied Behavior Analysis
ABA is an evidence-based therapy that utilizes the science of learning and behavior to reinforce positive, helpful behaviors and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning. ABA is the gold standard of treatment for children on the autism spectrum.
Our ABA program is unique to the gorge, in that it includes an emphasis on communication, Natural Environment Training, incidental teaching, Discrete Trial Training, and an integrated-care approach that involves play at every opportunity. Our multi-disciplinary team works to address behaviors from all angles, and our facilities include a gym, class space, therapy rooms, and other features that help create a fun, functional, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Our expert speech-language pathologists work one-on-one with your child to assess and address the most common difficulties in language and communication development.
A child’s “occupation” is to play, learn, and grow, and we help children engage, participate, and gain confidence in themselves through functional and fun play and learning sessions.
Whether your child has experienced injury, disease, or other difficulties, Play Works can help them build strength, motor function, balance, and coordination in fun, creative ways.
More than just “teaching a child to eat,” our team works closely with parents and children to determine feeding difficulties and how to make the entire process easier for everyone.
Telehealth allows us to connect anywhere with secure and convenient appointments that save you time and hassle. There's no need to deal with traffic when you can schedule and attend your appointments directly from a laptop or mobile device.
For more in-depth, one-on-one treatment needs, our intensives are tailored to each child, parent, and family, and vary in length from four days to two weeks of daily play, learning, and growth.
Motivation is critical to building new skills, and research shows that children learn most naturally through play, because play IS a child's work!
Registered Behavior Technicians 1-2 hours per day, 1-2 days per week, with treatment guided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
