A warm, evidence-based program that helps children with autism build meaningful life skills — one small step at a time.
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis — a research-backed therapy that uses the science of learning to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build practical, everyday skills.
At Guidepost ABA, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) design a fully individualized plan for each child. Our skilled therapists then work one-on-one using positive reinforcement, structured teaching, and natural play — so every session moves your child closer to their goals.
"ABA is not about changing who your child is — it's about giving them more tools to communicate, connect, and thrive in the world around them."
ABA helps children develop meaningful skills across every area of life, while also reducing behaviors that get in the way of learning and safety.
Verbal and nonverbal skills — speaking, gesturing, eye contact, and understanding others.
Turn-taking, starting conversations, peer play, and forming lasting relationships.
Imitation, matching, categorization, and following directions for classroom success.
Daily routines like handwashing, dressing, and potty training for independence at home.
Replacing unsafe behaviors with safer, more effective ways to express needs.
Parents learn strategies to reinforce skills at home, not just in the therapy room.
Our BCBAs and therapists blend two core ABA methods — both backed by decades of research — to match how your child learns best.
Skills are broken into small, manageable steps. Each trial involves a prompt, your child's response, and positive reinforcement. Great for introducing new skills step by step.
Learning happens through play and activities your child already enjoys. Therapists create teaching moments in real-life situations — so skills generalize beyond the therapy setting.
Every child's goals are personalized and developed together with your family. Here are examples of real goals your child might work toward:
One of the questions we get most from new families is: what actually happens during a session? Here's an honest look.
You don't need to do anything to prepare. We come in already knowing where your child is and what we're working on — and if something happened that morning, just let us know at the door. It helps more than you'd think.
We don't walk in and get straight to business. If your child is playing with LEGOs, we're playing with LEGOs. That connection piece is how we earn the trust that makes everything else in the session actually work.
Goals get woven into whatever's already happening — a snack, a game, a walk outside. Parents sometimes tell us they couldn't tell when the "therapy" started. Honestly, that's the goal.
We'll pause to show you what we're doing and why — not in a lecture-y way, more like "here's what's been working, try it at dinner tonight." The more you're in the loop, the more progress carries over between sessions.
We give your child a heads-up before wrapping up, because transitions are something we practice, not spring on them. Before we leave, we'll give you a quick rundown of how things went.
Your BCBA reviews session data regularly and adjusts goals based on what's working. You'll hear from us — not just when there's a concern, but when there's something worth celebrating too.
Every kid is different, and every session reflects that. What doesn't change is that we're always following your child's lead.
ABA is the most studied, most endorsed therapy for autism — recognized by the US Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association as an evidence-based practice.
