ABA Therapy in Florence

At our Florence, KY location, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related developmental needs.

ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses the science of behavior analysis to teach meaningful skills and reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning. At our Florence clinic, services focus on communication development, social interaction, daily living skills, emotional regulation, and increasing independence.

Each child receives a customized treatment plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and implemented through one-on-one therapy sessions. We proudly serve families throughout Florence, Boone County, and the greater Northern Kentucky area.

In-home services allow children to practice skills in their natural environment, such as following routines, improving communication with caregivers, and building safety awareness. A BCBA will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether clinic-based ABA therapy or in-home services are the most clinically appropriate option for your child.

Our goal is to provide autism therapy in Florence, KY in the setting that best supports long-term progress and skill generalization.

At Cultivate Florence, our difference starts with our values and our people. We believe that when team members feel supported and empowered, they can provide exceptional care to the families we serve.

We are deeply committed to walking alongside families throughout their child’s ABA therapy journey. Our approach emphasizes integrity, accountability, continuous learning, and creating an environment where every child and caregiver feels accepted and valued.

Beyond clinical excellence, we focus on building genuine relationships. Families in Florence and Northern Kentucky choose Cultivate because we combine evidence-based ABA therapy with compassionate, values-driven care.

The number of ABA therapy hours your child receives at our Florence clinic is determined through a comprehensive clinical assessment.

After evaluating your child’s strengths and areas of need, our clinical team will recommend the appropriate level of services. This may include:

-Comprehensive ABA therapy (30–40 hours per week) for children who benefit from intensive, full-day support.
-Focused ABA therapy (15–25 hours per week) for targeted skill development.
-After-school or low-intensity services (1–3 hours per week) for children who need additional support beyond the school day.

Every recommendation is based on medical necessity and designed to provide the right level of intervention for meaningful progress.

Yes. Parent and caregiver training is an essential part of ABA therapy at our Florence location.

We take a collaborative, team-based approach to ensure the skills your child learns during therapy carry over into home, school, and community settings. Caregiver training may include in-clinic observation, virtual sessions, in-home support, or community-based practice.

Our goal is to equip families with the strategies and confidence needed to support their child’s communication, behavior, and independence outside of therapy sessions.

Many families in Florence seek ABA therapy after receiving an autism diagnosis. If your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you may contact our clinic directly to begin the assessment process.

If you are unsure whether ABA therapy is appropriate, our team will conduct a comprehensive assessment to evaluate communication skills, social interaction, adaptive functioning, and behavior concerns. After reviewing the results, we provide clear, individualized recommendations.

Early intervention with ABA therapy can significantly improve developmental outcomes for children in Florence and surrounding Boone County communities.

ABA therapy sessions at our Florence clinic are individualized to each child’s needs and developmental level.

Common areas of focus include communication and language development, social interaction, adaptive living skills, play and leisure skills, and behavior reduction.

Some children learn best through a play-based, natural environment teaching approach, while others benefit from more structured table work to prepare for school settings. Regardless of format, sessions are designed to be engaging, purposeful, and data-driven.

ABA is a data-driven field, which means everything we do in therapy is closely tracked.

During each session, Behavior Technicians (BTs) collect data using our electronic data collection system. Progress is graphed and reviewed regularly by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to determine whether goals are being mastered or if interventions need adjustment.

Each child has clearly defined, measurable objectives. Caregivers have access to progress data and receive regular updates to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout treatment.

Yes. We work with children across all communication levels, including nonverbal and minimally verbal learners.

Our team supports alternative communication systems such as AAC devices, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), American Sign Language (ASL), gestures, and other functional communication strategies.

Our goal is to help every child develop a reliable and effective way to express their needs and interact safely with others.

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in Florence, KY does not provide formal autism diagnostic evaluations.

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 beneficial.

If a formal diagnosis is needed, we can connect families with trusted diagnostician partners who provide convenient virtual autism evaluations to reduce wait times and travel. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, we can begin developing an individualized ABA therapy program tailored to your child’s needs.