ABA Therapy in West Lexington

At our West Lexington, KY location, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

ABA therapy is a research-backed, evidence-based treatment that focuses on increasing functional skills and reducing behaviors that may interfere with learning or independence. Our services target communication development, social interaction, adaptive daily living skills, play skills, and emotional regulation.

Each child receives an individualized treatment plan created by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). BCBAs supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who implement one-on-one therapy sessions while collecting detailed data to guide progress. We proudly serve families throughout West Lexington and the greater Fayette County area.

What sets Cultivate West Lexington apart is our collaborative, client-centered model and commitment to socially significant outcomes.

We focus on building meaningful relationships with families and ensuring therapy goals truly impact daily life. Our core values — family-focused care, dedicated team members, integrity, accountability, acceptance, and continuous improvement — guide everything we do.

In addition, Cultivate is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), reflecting our commitment to high clinical standards and ethical practice. Families choose us because we combine structured, data-driven ABA therapy with compassionate, individualized support.

ABA therapy hours at our West Lexington clinic are determined by medical necessity and individualized assessment results.

Your child’s BCBA will complete a comprehensive evaluation that includes caregiver interviews and direct observation. Based on the results, the BCBA will recommend the appropriate frequency and duration of therapy sessions.

Some children benefit from focused services targeting specific skill areas, while others may require more comprehensive programming for intensive support. Every recommendation is designed to maximize meaningful progress while supporting your child’s developmental needs.

Yes. Parent and caregiver training is a required component of each child’s ABA program.

BCBAs meet with caregivers regularly to review treatment goals, discuss progress, and provide practical strategies to support skill development outside of the clinic setting. The purpose of caregiver training is to promote generalization — ensuring skills learned in therapy carry over into home, school, and community environments.

We believe family involvement is essential to long-term success.

Many families begin the process after receiving a referral from a pediatrician, developmental specialist, or diagnosing provider.

If your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or you have concerns about communication delays, social challenges, or behavioral concerns, ABA therapy may be beneficial.

Our intake team will guide you through the assessment process to determine whether ABA services are medically appropriate for your child’s needs.

A typical day at our West Lexington ABA clinic includes a structured schedule with a blend of individual instruction and group-based learning opportunities.

Children participate in small group activities, social skills practice, gross motor play, playground time, snack and meal routines, and individualized learning sessions. We emphasize Natural Environment Teaching (NET), which allows skills to be taught in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Sessions are individualized and adjusted daily to meet each child’s energy level, interests, and learning style.

ABA therapy at our West Lexington clinic is highly data-driven.

Each child has a detailed treatment plan that includes standardized assessment results, measurable goals, and, when applicable, a behavior intervention plan. Behavior technicians collect data throughout every session using Ensora, our electronic data collection system.

BCBAs analyze this data regularly to monitor progress, adjust programming, and ensure goals are being mastered and generalized. Formal treatment plan updates occur every six months, and progress is reviewed with caregivers on an ongoing basis.

Yes. We provide ABA therapy for both verbal and nonverbal learners.

Our team collaborates closely with families and, when applicable, speech-language pathologists to support functional communication development. We utilize various communication systems including AAC devices, PECS, picture boards, sign language, gestures, and vocal language.

Our priority is helping every child develop an effective and reliable way to communicate.

Services in daycare or preschool settings may be available on a case-by-case basis.

If families are interested in services outside the clinic, our intake team will first verify insurance coverage. The clinical team will then collaborate with the educational facility to determine whether services can be effectively and ethically provided in that setting.

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in West Lexington 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 appropriate.

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 improve access to care.