Getting Started

From the first conversation to a plan built around your child.

The intake and assessment process is a conversation, then a closer look at your child, then a plan you talk through together. Nothing is locked in until you have had that conversation.

The process

What happens, in order.

You do not need a diagnosis to start. A short conversation can help you decide whether an assessment makes sense now or later.

1

Reach out

Tell us a little about your child and what you are noticing. This is a conversation, not a commitment.

2

We learn more

We talk through your questions, goals, insurance, and whether an assessment is the right next step.

3

The assessment

A BCBA spends time with your child through play and structured activities, and talks with you about a typical day.

4

A plan you talk through

The same BCBA writes an individualized plan and walks you through hours, settings, and next steps.

No pressure. Just clear next steps and real guidance.

The assessment

Less clinical than it sounds.

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst observes your child directly, usually through a mix of structured activities and simple play, and talks with you about what a typical day looks like at home, at school, and anywhere else your child spends time.

Time with your child, through play and a few structured activities. Not a test they can pass or fail.

A conversation with you about routines, what is working, and what you want to be easier.

If you already have an evaluation or an insurance card, those help. You do not need every document in hand to reach out.

Start the conversation

Tell us where you are.

Every message is read personally by one of our specialists, not a call center or an automated queue. They will follow up to talk through schedule, insurance, and whether an assessment is the right next step.

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No pressure and no commitment. Starting this conversation does not guarantee coverage or a start date.

Common questions

A few questions we hear often

No. Many families reach out before a diagnosis. A short conversation can help you decide whether an assessment makes sense now or later.

A BCBA spends time directly observing your child, usually through play and structured activities, and talks with you about a typical day at home, at school, and anywhere else your child spends time.

The same BCBA who ran the assessment writes an individualized plan and walks you through recommended hours, settings, and next steps. Nothing is locked in until you have talked it through.

No. The conversation, and any application that follows, helps us review fit, schedule, and benefits accurately. It does not guarantee coverage or a start date. Timelines vary by family and availability.

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