Our Services:
Applied Behavior Analysis consultation
Classroom consultation
Inclusion facilitation
Curriculum development
Staff training
Parent training
Applied Behavior Analysis Instruction
Social Skills Assessment (ACSSA)
Direct Instruction
Social Skills Groups

To create lifetime opportunities for persons with disabilities to reach their fullest potential by providing advocacy, education, employment, residential and recreational services.

The Language & Cognitive Development Center of Newton is known for the Miller Method, a cognitive-developmental systems approach for children on the autism spectrum. The Center provides Parent-Child Training, Diagnostic services, professional training as well as individual therapy sessions. Through its videoconferencing program it serves schools and families in the United States and other countries.

The Autism Center of the South Shore, Inc. was created in 2001 by a group of parents and professionals dedicated to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. Our mission is to:
provide an Information and Referral Service,
promote social and recreational opportunities,
facilitate support groups for families affected by ASD , provide parent and educator training, and to
provide a library of resources

Training programs for families with children challenged by autism, developmental difficulties, and other special needs. Focus on creating home-based, parent directed programs.

Applied Behavioral Analysis company specializing in applied verbal behavior.

Boston ABA is dedicated to helping individuals in need of behavioral services. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, we individually tailor each person’s intervention to meet their unique needs. We recognize that it is important to listen to our clients and their families, providing services that are effective, organized and practical for that client. More…

Boston ABA holds contracts with many school districts in Massachusetts. When working with school districts, we keep all parties involved. The goal of school-funded home programs is to extend the work being accomplished at the school into the home. That is, we promote generalization of skills across both environments through consultation with the classroom teachers and parents

Boston Families for Autism, Inc. (BFA) strives to provide quality services for families who have children with autism. We are a resource and referral organization comprised of Boston area parents with autistic children.

Our goal is to provide local support services in the community which include support groups, mentorships, recreational activities, training and information on various services in the Boston area.

BFA's focus is primarily on inner-city families who are looking for services for their children.

Inclusion and empowerment are key as BFA strives to educate families and the community about autism.

Provide private behavioral therapy and consultation for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders. Services include case consultation and training in the home, and early childhood and school-based programs, behavioral assessments and the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans. Also provide training on ASDs to various groups.

Provide private behavioral therapy and consultation for children with developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders. Services include case consultation and training in the home, and early childhood and school-based programs, behavioral assessments and the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans. Also provide training on ASDs to various groups.

CHILD was created by Dr. Lawrence Bronstein and Deborah Golden Alecson, M.S. to help children with cognitive, behavioral and health challenges and to support their parents and caregivers in this efort by using treaditional interventions and educational models along with biomedical approaches. Ms. Alecson is a licensed special educator and autism specialist who sees children and young adults with learning challenges and developmental disorders to assess their educational and behavioral needs; and to provide one-on-one instruction. She uses ABA and Floortime for toddlers and preschoolers who exhibit behaviors along the autism spectrum. She offers individualized instruction for elementary-aged students, adolescents and young adults by addressing issues of organization, attention, behavior and motivation. She approaches educational intervention from a holistic perspective taking into account biochemical imbalances and sensory integration. Dr. Bronstein, D.C., C.N.S., D.A.C.B.N. offers chiropractic, dietary and nutritional counseling, enzyme therapy, applied kinesiology and the Bioset hearlth system for allergy support. They know a wide range of professionals to whom they make referrals. Ms. ALecson is the author of "Alternative Treatments for Children Within the Autistic Spectrum" (Keats Publishing, 1999).

Children Making Strides is an organization that was begun by the mother of an autistic child. In her efforts to help her child she discovered that there was a tremendous need for services and information for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their parents. At Children Making Strides we believe that there is hope for all of our children, and that each child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, and that potential should have no limits. We also believe that parents need support, information, and encouragement in their efforts to help their child. Our parent support programs provide resources from which they can exchange ideas, get information and provide support to each other. Through our parent support groups, training seminars and mentoring program there is always a place that a parent can find help and encouragement.

Clinical Art Associates provide creative facilitation of social relationships. We serve a wide range of individuals who display social skills deficits, which may be due to social impact diagnoses or developmental disabilities. Our program provides children and adolescents the opportunity to utilize creative experiences for processing feelings, thoughts, relationships, and behaviors. Art activities encourage the child/adolescent to explore social and emotional challenges in a safe and non-threatening environment, thus allowing for development of positive interactions with peer groups and family members.

We are a small company focused on meeting any and all behavioral needs in a manner that is indivudualized and quality.services include:ABA,behavior modification, functional behavior analysis FBA, behavioral assesments and evaluations, training, inservices and workshops.

Co-Author: "The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life" (Brookes Publishing Co.)
Director, Special Needs Financial Planning Division of SFP

Co-Author: "The Special Needs Planning Guide: How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life" (Brookes Publishing Co.)
Director, Special Needs Financial Planning Division of SFP

Consultation, Coaching & Professional Development specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Author of Asperger Syndrome An Owner's Manual.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst available by appointment for Behavior Assessment, Modification, and Supervision. Over 7 years working with mental health/ developmental disabilities populations aging from 2.8 - 87 years old.

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities programs provide long-term, graduate level interdisciplinary training to health professionals . The purpose is to develop leadership potential to improve the health status of infants, children, and adolescents with or at risk for neurodevelopmental and related disabilities and to enhance the systems of care for these children and their families. The program focuses on health conditions of mental retardation, neurodegenerative and acquired neurological disorders and multiple handicaps. All LEND Programs operate within a university system and most have collaborative arrangements with local university hospitals, children's hospitals, and/or health care centers.

The Center promotes the understanding of neurological, cognitive and behavioral development associated with developmental disabilities, emphasizing mental retardation. To accomplish this, the Center conducts basic and applied research to determine the biological and environmental factors that influence typical and atypical development. It provides training and service programs that directly benefit people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Serving Newton/South Norfolk: offering information, training, school vacation week program, library