Unlock Your Child’s Potential with
ABA Therapy in Richmond
Our personalized ABA therapy helps children with autism develop social, communication, and life skills. Let us help your child thrive.
Best Autism Therapy In Richmond, VA
Serving Richmond, Midlothian, Henrico, Short Pump Tuckahoe, and Chester Areas
Richmond Autism Clinic
804 Moorefield Park Dr., Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23236
Benefits That Last A Child’s Lifetime
Improve Focus & Social Skills
Better Speech & Communication
Reduce Challenging Behavior
In-Home ABA Therapy
in Richmond, VA
Experience the transformative power of in-home ABA therapy for autism. Our expert therapists help children achieve important milestones and build essential skills in the comfort of their own home. With a focus on individualized care, we create a supportive environment that nurtures growth, fostering independence, communication, social interaction, and daily life skills. Discover the possibilities with our comprehensive in-home ABA therapy services in Richmond.
Center-Based ABA Therapy in Richmond
Experience transformative In-Center ABA therapy in Richmond. Our facility offers specialized rooms, including a Gym, Sensory Room, Speech Therapy School Readiness room, etc. Children benefit from social interaction and personalized 1:1 treatment, achieving milestones and essential skills in a supportive environment. Join us for exceptional ABA therapy.
How We Help The Kids
Our clinical team carefully designs a positive behavior support plan to teach critical replacement behaviors while reducing challenging behaviors. Our care is compassionate, with your child and your family in mind.
Our clinical team carefully designs a positive behavior support plan to teach critical replacement behaviors while reducing challenging behaviors. Our care is compassionate, with your child and your family in mind.
Self Care Skills
Social Skills
Fine Motor Skills
School Readiness
Emotional Development
Language & Communication
Play & Leisure Skills
Parent Education
Cognitive Skills
Early Intervention Program
AutismCOE offers a comprehensive Early Intervention Program for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders up to the age of 1.5 years to 6 years. Our curriculum is designed with the child in mind, including ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy techniques with play-based activities to promote learning and growth. We ensure a holistic approach that extends from our center into the child’s everyday life by actively integrating families in the therapeutic process.
Our School Readiness Program
The School Readiness Program at AutismCOE is specifically designed for children who experience social difficulties, anxiety in social situations, or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder and are preparing to start Prep. This program incorporates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy principles to help prepare your child for the transition to formal schooling.
Kids Love Attending This Program as We Make Learning Fun!
From Our Senior Clinical Director
– Rachael Cain
3 Steps to Starting ABA Therapy
Our staff will support you each step of the way
Our Promise to You
Our goal is to celebrate each child’s unique gifts while helping them develop tools that serve them later on in life. Our clinicians create individualized treatment plans developed for your child. Our approach includes lifelong skills for parents, caregivers, and support for the entire family. We will be with you every step of the way, guiding and supporting you, to ensure your kids learn life skills along with all goals that are set for them.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answer
Does ABA Therapy Work for Autism?
Yes, ABA therapy is an effective treatment option for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy can lead to improvements in language, communication, social skills, academic performance, and adaptive behavior. However, results may vary and a qualified therapist can help assess an individual’s needs and develop a personalized treatment plan.
Is ABA Therapy only for Autism?
How to Get ABA Therapy?
Is ABA Therapy Available Near Richmond, VA?
Yes, there are several ABA therapy providers in the Richmond, VA area. You can search online or contact local autism support organizations for recommendations.
Can I Attend Therapy Sessions with My Child?
Yes, AutismCOE encourages family involvement in the treatment process. We work to build a nurturing environment in which the child will grow and develop while engaging families in the process of developing strategies for support and learning at home. You are welcome to participate in sessions and communicate with therapists to better understand what is happening in your child’s day and where additional support is needed.
Which Centers Offer In-Home ABA Therapy?
AutismCOE offers In-home ABA therapy services in Richmond and surrounding areas including Midlothian, Henrico, Short Pump, Tuckahoe, Chester, and more. Our skilled teams of therapists deliver home-based individualized care in the comfort of your child’s home, practicing new skills in a familiar environment while children meet developmental milestones.
Do You Provide Feeding Therapy Services?
Currently, services are provided by AutismCOE in the skills development areas of communication, social, daily living, and behavior management. Feeding therapy isn’t listed as a specific service, but our team can offer advice on different kinds of behavioral concerns that might be related to feeding, and we would be glad to discuss any particular need with you.
Where Can My Child Get Tested for a Diagnosis in Richmond?
For diagnostic assessments, we recommend consulting a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or specialized autism diagnostic center in your area. We would be glad to be able to recommend or assist you in finding resources that may be able to guide you in determining the child’s diagnosis.
Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Richmond, VA?
Many insurance plans in Richmond, VA cover ABA therapy for individuals with autism. Contact your provider to confirm coverage details.
Who Qualifies for ABA Therapy?
Is ABA Therapy Harmful?
How do I Find the Best ABA Near Richmond VA?
Its important for a family to find a good therapy program. AutismCOE prouds itself as the best ABA therapy program near Richmond VA. We understand the challenges faced by parents in getting quality care for their kids. We are proud to have the most experienced team of BCBA and RBTs. We promise to provide the best care with our individualized program for your kids.
Do Centers Provide In-School Therapy Services?
Our therapists can collaborate with teachers and school staff to create consistent strategies that reinforce skills learned in therapy. We can also provide recommendations for additional support to ensure your child succeeds in the classroom setting.
Can ABA Therapy Serve as a Substitute for School?
ABA therapy is not intended to be a substitute for school. instead, it provides for education complemented by skills that focus on helping children acquire functionality in their social lives, communication, and readiness at school. Specifically, for children who will eventually enter regular schools, AutismCOE offers a School Readiness Program to build confidence and mastery in the classroom for academics and social growth.
Does ABA Therapy Cure Autism?
ABA therapy cannot cure autism since the condition is life-long. The process of ABA therapy helps those children with autism know what they need to learn or what they are supposed to be able to do besides enhancing communication and reducing challenging behaviors. Our approach at AutismCOE is to help each child reach the fullest potential by increasing independence and the quality of life for them to be able to thrive in a variety of settings.
Is It Possible to Combine Center-Based and In-Home Therapy?
Absolutely, we can do center-based and in-home ABA therapy together. In fact, it is this format that many families have found to be helpful; they send the child to build new skills in structured and social environments at our center in Richmond, Virginia and then reinforce those skills in the home environment. We will work with you to create a comprehensive treatment plan that integrates both settings based on your child’s unique needs and goals.
Reviews from Parents
Autism Center of Excellence has been a life-changer for our family. Our son was diagnosed with autism at 6 years old and we were overwhelmed and scared. Autism COE helped us understand his needs and strengths and provided him with individualized and evidence-based ABA therapy. He has learned so many skills and gained so much confidence. We can’t thank them enough for their support and guidance.
Parent of K*, 6 years old.
"My son may still have a ways to go by society's standards, but he's definitely made leaps and bounds as far as his behavior and that was with the help of the wonderful BTs and BCBAs at Autism Center of Excellence. They are very knowledgeable of different ways to help redirect "bad" behavior to help get tasks done. They are a friendly bunch and my son looks forward to them coming every day!"
Mom to A*, 7 years old.
"The progress my child has made since starting ABA therapy at the Autism Center for Excellence is beyond what words can express. I am incredibly grateful and cannot thank them enough. Their evidence-based approach and individualized treatment plans have helped my child gain new skills, improve communication, and increase overall confidence. I highly recommend this center to any parent seeking support for their child with autism."
Dad to A*, 7 years old.
The staff at this ABA therapy clinic are wonderful! They are very attentive to our child's needs and have created a welcoming and supportive environment.
Mom to N*, 3 years old.
