Day Program

Our Approach

At Building Blocks Therapy, we offer ABA services rooted in a compassionate, client-centered approach. Our team of highly trained Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are committed to respecting your child’s choices, building trust, and preserving their dignity. We stay current with the latest research, training, and discussions in both the autistic and ABA communities to provide the highest level of care. Our practices are also informed by the compassionate guidance of Dr. Greg Hanley.

Our compassionate care approach includes key principles that shape our therapy:

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  • Building on existing strengths and skills
  • Following your child’s natural motivations
  • Promoting autonomy and empowering the individual
  • Practicing empathy in every interaction
  • Fostering emotional regulation
  • Prioritizing safety and well-being
  • Teaching in real-world environments
  • Encouraging skill development through play
  • Focusing on individual strengths and talents
  • Collaborating with parents and caregivers to set meaningful goals
  • Offering ongoing support to help parents navigate challenges and changes

About the Day Program

Our Day Program is designed to meet the unique needs of your child through personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy in a fun and supportive environment. With our low staff-to-child ratio, your child will receive focused, individualized care that fosters their growth and development.

Our small group sessions are thoughtfully structured to promote autonomy, functional independence, and the development of important life and vocational skills. We emphasize peer interaction, goal generalization in group environments, and following daily schedules and routines.

To support your child’s progress, we utilize a range of proven curricula, including Preschool Life Skills, VB-Mapp, and the Early Start Denver Model, all customized to your child’s needs. Our focus areas include social skills, language development, play skills, and school readiness, with Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) providing hands-on support, guided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who oversee the program.

We strive to make our program both effective and enjoyable. Parents receive daily updates on their child's progress and regular communication with RBTs, as well as the opportunity to participate in individualized or group-based parent training sessions, held weekly or bi-weekly. Our BCBAs closely monitor each child’s progress to ensure they receive the best possible support. Plus, we add an extra layer of fun with holiday parties, seasonal events, and engaging activities throughout the year.

Offered year-round, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (depending on your child's insurance), our Day Program provides the individualized attention and evidence-based therapy your child needs to thrive.

How to Get Started:

Step 1

Your first point of contact will be our administrative team. Our administrative team will ask you for some basic information, and you may be placed on our waitlist.

Step 2

You'll set up an initial assessment through our scheduling department. For the assessment, you and your child will come to our office on your selected date and time to meet with one of our BCBAs. The BCBA will use a combination of parent/caregiver interview and child observation to conduct the assessment. You can expect the assessment to take between 1-2 hours. During this time, the BCBA will gather information about your child's strengths, abilities, and areas that need skill-building.

Step 3

The BCBA will use the information gathered from the assessment to create a personalized treatment plan which they will submit to your insurance company. The treatment plan will include short- and long-term goals designed to address areas of individual needs, as well as parent training goals that have been identified in collaboration with the BCBA to assist with treatment carryover. The scheduling department will then reach out to you to coordinate a time for you to meet with the BCBA to review the clinically recommended goals, frequency, and setting for therapy. With your consent, we will send the treatment plan to your insurance company and wait for their decision. Treatment plans are required by all medical insurances and must be approved before services can begin. Our administrative team will contact you to discuss your options if the treatment plan is not approved as prescribed.

Step 4

Once the treatment plan has been approved, your child can begin services. The scheduling department will reach out once we have a team comprised of a BCBA and RBTs that are fully trained and ready to start providing ABA therapy for your child.