• 4 clinics across Northeast Ohio — Avon • Solon • Akron • Highland Heights

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Autism Treatment Center • Ohio

Effective, caring ABA therapy for your child.

Your child’s autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Our board-certified team walks alongside your family with compassionate, play-based care. Let us help you take the first step.

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  • Most major insurance accepted
  • Minimal wait period
  • BCBAs on every team

play-based, always →

1 in 31

Children affected by autism

NDBI

Naturalistic, play-based

1-on-1

Every session, every child

5.5M

Americans living with autism

What we do

Four programs. One caring team.

We meet families where they are — from a first diagnostic evaluation through daily therapy and feeding support. Every program is grounded in dignity, choice, and evidence-based practice.

  • DIAGNOSTIC CLARITY

Autism Testing

Evaluations for children
 

  • Evidence-based measures, skilled interpretation
  • Actionable recommendations for your child
  • Insurance-ready documentation
  • Virtual options available
  • FEEDING WITHOUT TEARS

Feeding Therapy

For picky-eating & food aversions
  • Ages 3–12 (varies by location)
  • 12-week in-person program, 3× a week
  • Reinforcing environment, child-led engagement
  • Private pay, Autism & Jon Peterson scholarships
  • EARLY INTERVENTION

Day Program

Clinically-proven early care
 

  • Full-day, center-based care
  • NDBI naturalistic teaching
  • Cross-collaboration with SLP & OT
  • Seamless transition to school

Trained directly by

Dr. Greg Hanley

in Skill-Based Treatment (SBT), feeding, and sleep approaches.
Our NDBI approach

Learning that looks a lot like playing.

NDBI (Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention) combines Applied Behavior Analysis with developmental psychology. Rather than structured drills, we embed learning inside daily routines and social play — so skills generalize to real life.

Child-led play

Goals pursued through what your child already loves.

Communication first

AAC-aware, in-house speech consultation.

Dignity & choice

Neurodiversity-affirming practice throughout.

Evidence-based

Measurable outcomes you can feel at home.

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How it works

A timely, clear path — from first call to care plan.

We know early identification matters most. Our intake keeps momentum with a minimal wait period and a licensed psychologist at every step.

01

Reach out

Tell us a little about your child. A scheduler will reach back within a day.

02

Intake & interview

Complete electronic paperwork and a virtual clinical interview.

03

Testing & observation

One or two focused sessions — questionnaires, play, records review.

04

Results & plan

A 1–2 week turnaround with a recommendations session you can act on.

Our clinics

Four welcoming spaces across Northeast Ohio.

Each clinic has its own personality — sensory swings, indoor playgrounds, individualized therapy rooms — all designed for kids who learn by moving, making, and playing.

Avon

Westside families — full ABA + feeding.

Solon

Flagship clinic with indoor playground.

Highland Heights

Day program & school transitions.

Akron

Expanding — scheduling now for intake.

What families are saying

Stories from the families at our door.

We’re proud hosts of the MetroHealth and University Hospitals residency training program — and we take your family’s story personally.

One of the best ABA therapy centers we’ve been to. I’m truly grateful for the wonderful team here. They are kind, patient, and very understanding with my son. His progress means so much to us, and I know they played a big part in it.

Dana L.

Parent

We are so thankful for this ABA therapy center. The staff have been incredibly caring, patient, and supportive with my son. Seeing his progress has been such a blessing, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped him get here.

Dana L.

Parent

Best ABA therapy center. So thankful for all the women I met here — kind, patient, and understanding with my son. I don’t think he would have made this much progress without them.

Dana L.

Parent

Insurance accepted

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Medicaid Plans

Medicaid Plans

Medical Mutual

United Healthcare

Anthem

Tri Care

Cigna

Cleveland Clinic

UH

MetroHealth

Families we've worked with

Compassionate clinicians wanted.

We’re hiring BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians across Solon, Avon, Highland Heights, and Akron. Monday–Friday, caseloads that make sense, and benefits that actually help.
Join Our Team

BCBA / BCaBA

$70k–$85k

BCBA / BCaBA

$22–$25/hr

PTO + 401K

matched

Paid training

always

Let's take the first step

Reach out. We'll be gentle.

Tell us a little about your child and a scheduler will get back within one business day. Spanish-speaking support available.

Call us

216-282-1234

Email

hello@buildingblockstherapy.org

Free consult

Tell us about your family

Est. 2013

We respond within 1 business day • No spam, ever.

Clinical Director

Erin Bailosky-Arter, BCBA

While in college, Erin worked as a nanny for a child with ASD and was inspired to pursue a career working with children on the spectrum. Erin loves working on social skills development and executive functioning skills and enjoys training and teaching others. Erin has worked with kids of all ages, has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Education, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Erin is passionate about ABA and working with children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves working at Building Blocks Therapy because it is child-centered, flexible, and offers custom-made treatment plans to each child.