Center-Based
ABA Therapy
The heart of what we do.
At ABA Today and Gateway4ABA, our center-based ABA therapy program is the cornerstone of what we do.
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Located at our Reston Center, this program gives children a consistent, nurturing, and joy-filled space to learn, grown, and thrive.
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Here, every child receives individualized one-one-one therapy and group learning opportunities, guided by compassionate therapists who believe deeply in their potential. ​​
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Why Center-Based Therapy Works
Center-based ABA gives children:
Consistency & Structure
The same routines, the same team, and the same environment creates
fewer barriers to learning.
A Supportive Clinical
On-Site Team
BCBAs and clinicians can collaborate instantly:
adjusting plans, modeling strategies, supporting therapists, and responding quickly to a child's needs.
More Learning
Opportunities
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Natural social interactions
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Small-group activities
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Shared games
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Peer models
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Structured transitions
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Community practice (gym, lunch, etc.)
Enriched Environments
Fun, sensory, academic, and social experiences that simply can’t be recreated in a home.
A True
Community
Children get to see other kids, build confidence, learn flexibility, and experience being part of a group.
While we continue to support some families in their homes when clinically appropriate, our center is now the primary environment for therapy because it gives our families stability & structure that allows us to deliver the highest quality care.
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We still collaborate with families to ensure skills transfer home.
Through parent coaching, home visits (when clinically indicated), and generalization programming, we remain committed to providing your child with exceptional services every step of the way.
A Note On
Home-Based
ABA Therapy
What Therapy Looks Like
Day-to-Day
Each child’s plan is individualized, but a typical day often includes:
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1:1 sessions with dedicated therapists
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Communication and speech work
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Play-based learning
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Group activities
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Sensory-motor time
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Natural environment teaching
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Structured academic readiness activities
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Outdoor play (when weather allows)
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Transitions and independent routines
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Peer interactions
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Reinforcement-based motivation and joy
Every moment is a teaching moment, and every teaching moment is warm, respectful, and child-centered.
Our Clinicians Make the Difference
In our center, your child is surrounded by:
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Highly trained RBTs
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BCBAs with hands-on oversight
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Strong staff retention and mentorship culture
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Collaborative clinical teams
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Compassionate therapists who truly love this work​
We’re a family-founded, mission-driven practice where our therapists feel supported, valued, and able to give their best.
Who Center-Based Therapy Benefits Most
Center-based care is ideal for children who:​
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thrive with structured routines
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benefit from more hours of therapy
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enjoy social or play-based settings
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need consistency in schedules and expectations
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are preparing for school environments
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need both intensive support and opportunities for independence
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