ABA Therapy in Austin

At our Austin, TX location, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children from early childhood through adolescence diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental conditions.

Our services include individualized one-on-one ABA therapy, functional communication training, behavior intervention plans, social skills development, school-readiness programming, and caregiver coaching. Each treatment plan is developed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and continuously adjusted as your child grows and progresses.

We focus on building meaningful skills that improve independence, reduce challenging behaviors, and support long-term success at home, in school, and throughout the Austin community.

Yes, we offer in-home ABA therapy services in Austin when clinically recommended. After completing a comprehensive assessment, your child’s BCBA will determine whether home-based services are appropriate based on treatment goals and learning needs.

In-home ABA therapy allows children to practice communication, daily living skills, and behavior regulation within their natural environment. Some families also benefit from a hybrid model that includes both clinic-based and in-home services to promote skill generalization across settings.

Austin has many ABA providers, but what sets Cultivate apart is our commitment to individualized, high-quality, and advocacy-driven care. We tailor each program to the child — whether they need behavior-focused intervention, social skills development, life skills training, or early intervention services.

Our team has extensive experience working with children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, sign language, and other communication modalities. We collaborate closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, educators, and families to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach.

Above all, we advocate for our clients and design programs that are both clinically sound and compassionate — helping children build confidence, communication, and independence.

The frequency of ABA therapy is individualized based on your child’s initial assessment. After evaluating communication skills, behavior patterns, social development, and adaptive abilities, your BCBA will recommend either focused or comprehensive services.

Some children may benefit from part-time ABA therapy, while others may require a more intensive schedule. Therapy hours are structured to maximize progress while fitting into your family’s routine. Consistency is key to meaningful skill development.

Yes. Parent training is a foundational component of ABA therapy at our Austin location. We believe meaningful progress happens when families understand and feel confident implementing strategies outside of therapy sessions.

During caregiver training sessions, parents learn how to reinforce communication, manage challenging behaviors, and generalize new skills into daily routines. We focus on empowering families so that progress continues beyond the clinic and into the home and community.

ABA therapy is often recommended by pediatricians, psychologists, or developmental specialists following an autism diagnosis. If your child demonstrates delays in communication, difficulty with social interaction, repetitive behaviors, aggression, self-injury, elopement, or struggles with daily living skills, ABA therapy may be beneficial.

If you have concerns about your child’s development, speaking with your pediatrician or seeking a developmental evaluation is the first step. Once a diagnosis is established, we meet with your family to determine whether our Austin ABA services are the right fit for your child’s needs.

Every ABA therapy session is individualized to the child’s goals, age, and interests. Sessions typically include:

• 1:1 Rapport building and pairing with the therapist
• Structured learning activities (sometimes at a table)
• Natural environment teaching through play
• Social skill development
• Functional communication practice
• Positive reinforcement and motivation

Our goal is to make learning engaging and enjoyable while targeting meaningful skill acquisition and behavior reduction. Children rotate through different activities to maintain motivation and promote generalization.

ABA therapy is highly data-driven. During each session, therapists collect real-time data using a secure digital data collection system on an iPad. Skills targeted in treatment are graphed and analyzed to measure growth, identify trends, and ensure mastery.

Your child’s BCBA reviews this data regularly to determine whether goals should be advanced, modified, or adjusted. This objective approach ensures therapy remains effective and responsive to your child’s needs.

Yes. Our Austin team includes bilingual providers who speak Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). We understand how important clear communication is for families, and we strive to match families with clinicians who can support their preferred language whenever possible.

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education does not provide formal autism diagnoses in Austin. However, we offer free developmental screening tools such as the M-CHAT (for toddlers) and CAST (for school-aged children) to help families determine whether a comprehensive evaluation may be needed.

If a formal diagnosis is required, we can connect you with trusted diagnostician partners who provide virtual autism evaluations, helping families avoid long waitlists and travel. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, we can begin developing an individualized ABA therapy program tailored to your child’s needs.