Our Program: Our team of highly-skilled professionals develops an individualized program to teach communication, social/play skills, independence, appropriate
behavior and pre academic skills. Beginning with a detailed assessment, a program centered on the specific needs of your child and family is created. Using a comprehensive instructional approach and teaching in natural settings, we draw on your
child’s interests to make learning fun. Every child’s program is supervised by a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Based on initial and ongoing assessment, specific teaching strategies are implemented to meet your child’s goals. Our evidence-based practices follow the science of Applied Behavior Analysis including natural environment training, incidental teaching, discrete trial instruction, pivotal response training, and chaining, with a focus on a verbal behavior classification system.

Consultation: Consultation is provided to families who desire a Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA) to guide an existing program or provide behavior assessment to develop and implement an effective plan to decrease difficult behaviors.

Parent Training: Parent training is a cornerstone of our services. Children excel when learning opportunities are maximized every day. Parents take an active role in program development and are provided with in-depth training and support from the professional
team. Achieve Beyond offers monthly workshops focusing on a variety of topics including dealing with challenging behaviors, providing learning opportunities, and effective teaching strategies.

Professional Team: Our team of professionals, who are experts in teaching young children with autism, include psychologists, program supervisors, instructors,
board certified behavior analysts, speech, occupational and physical therapists. Staff
training is vital to the success of your child’s program and therefore all team members
receive intensive training and support throughout their tenure at Achieve Beyond.

Therapy Services: We provide early intervention evaluation and therapy services for young children who are at risk for, or demonstrate developmental delays. Therapy focuses on preventing delays and improving your child’s performance in every day developmental tasks.

Occupational and Physical Therapy. Therapists assess the development of gross and fine motor skills and create a plan to improve these areas. Occupational therapy services help teach your child to participate in their daily activities such as eating, writing, or exploring their environment appropriately. Physical therapy services help improve their mobility in actions such as sitting, crawling, walking, and jumping.

Speech-Language Therapy. An assessment of your child’s ability to use language to communicate and comprehend the language of others is conducted. Following an assessment, therapy addresses the specific goals identified for your child. These skills may include speaking, interacting with others, speaking clearly, or eating safely.

We Provide Services In District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Provide occupational, speech and physical therapy to children. Facilities include 2 large sensory integration gyms and several small rooms. Creative and eclectic with therapy approaches. Have computers systems to work with children with autism on alternative communication techniques and explore communication possibilities.

Developmental, neuropsycholgical and educational testing, consultation and treatment.

Ashburn Psychological Services is a private multidisciplinary clinic comprised of medical doctors, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists. We provide comprehensive care at the early intervention level throughout the life span. More specifically, we provide developmental and neuropsychological testing. We also provide floor time therapy, parent and school consultation, social skills groups and psychiatric medication for toddlers, children and teens and adults on the autistic spectrum.

Ashburn Psychological Services is the premiere clinical psychology and psychiatry practice serving several areas in Northern Virginia. Dedicated to excellence in psychological and psychiatric practice, Ashburn Psychological Services offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy, medication and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults and families.

At APS we effectively integrate the most recent advances in psychology and psychiatry with time-tested treatment approaches. We offer you the expertise you expect from a leading clinical practice in a supportive, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

All of our practitioners have extensive experience in clinical practice, as well as training from some of the top institutions in the country. Of note, Dr. Michael Oberschneider and Dr. Sabah Hadi of the team were recently recognized in the Washingtonian Magazine (July 2009) as a "Top Psychologist" and a "Top Psychiatrist," respectively. Dr. Oberschneider is the only clinical psychologist and Dr. Hadi is the only psychiatrist in all of Loudoun County recognized by the Washingtonian for their work with children and adolescents.

AudioHope provides Auditory Integration Training(AIT)a specialized music intervention for autism and ADHD, and has achieved amazing results with a ten day protocol. The AudioHope website offers DVD presentations of actual clients and histories of their treatment.

AAC-VA is about improving the quality of life of families of individuals affected by autism. We advocate for services in Virginia and provide training to families so that they can lead better lives.

ACT provides one-on-one ABA therapy to children in their own homes. Led by a BCBA, we are Tricare ECHO and Autism Demonstration Project providers, and are working on becoming Medicaid providers soon. Please call for a free consultation.

Autism Outreach, Inc. is an organization of caring professionals who are dedicated to serving children who have been diagnosed with autism (and other disabilities) and their families. Our firm provides our children and families with the following:

• Individualized programming based on the needs of their child and family utilizing evidence based practices.
• All programs are overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Our BCBAs have constant involvement in each child’s program so as to make data driven decisions regularly as the child progresses. Our BCBAs are always accessible by phone or email to address any questions.
• Trained therapists who carry out each child’s program either in the child’s home or in the offices of AOI.
• Willingness to work around and respect for other therapies taking place with each child (i.e. special diets or biomedical interventions).
• Social groups and camps after school and during all school breaks.
• School and IEP support as needed.

Providing behavior services for children and families in Fairfax, Loudoun, Alexandria and Prince William counties. Highly qualified BCBA's and Behavior Therapist excited to help and touch the lives of children and their families!

Psychologists in Northern Virginia providing Psychological & Psycho-Educational Testing , Developmental, Emotional & Behavioral Problems Assessments. We also provide Psychotherapy for Depression & Anxiety.

Behavioral Directions, LLC is an Autism consulting firm of leading behavior analysts and psychological professionals with extensive experience in Autism, serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, challenging behavior and related developmental disabilities. We provide Autism assessment and intervention services in home, school and community settings. We provide services throughout the Washington metropolitan area including Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria City, and parts of Prince William counties), Maryland (Montgomery, Howard counties), and parts of Washington D.C. All of our providers are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

We are committed to using only evidence-based procedures. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a methodology supported by over 40 years of research and based on principles of learning is utilized. Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior, to promote communication and other skills, is emphasized in service delivery. Quality control is important to us, so we maintain small caseloads to provide the contact and intensity required to see behavior change.

In-home services for Early intervention, school aged, children with Autism, ADHD, and other behavioral needs and support.

After Care for children for children with austism and other disabilities

Dr. Ellis, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Spectrum Psychological Services, is a sought-after speaker in Tidewater and Virginia on the topic of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

At CARD, we strive to help children by developing unique and individualized behavioral programs based on each child's particular strengths and weaknesses. Our goal is to teach all of our children the functional skills necessary to replace previously learned maladaptive behaviors, enabling them to live independent and productive lives.

Psychology Pratice specializing in PDD, HFA and Asperger's Sybdrome.

CRD is a community-based Speech/Language, Physical and Occupational Therapy center offering diagnostic and therapeutic services to children and adults in Central and Southwest Virginia since 1986. CRD’s mission is to create an environment that enables children and adults to attain or regain their maximum potential through traditional and emerging therapies and services. In addition to our traditional programs, CRD offers Sensory Integration, Handwriting Without Tears,® Interactive Metronome,™ Aquatic Therapy, Hippotherapy (therapy on a horse), Oral Motor Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Fast ForWord,™ Individualized Reading and Writing Instruction, Language Stimulation Group, and Therapeutic Listening Programs.

We have several therapists with specialized training in the treatment of many neurological and musculoskeletal problems including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

Clinics located in Blacksburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke

Developmental pediatric specialists at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters provide neurodevelopmental consultations for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of children with neurological developmental disabilities, such as developmental delays, speech/language disorders, motor disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism and learning disorders. Children referred to CHKD developmental pediatrics include premature infants, children with birth defects or syndromes such as Down Syndrome, and those who are not talking or walking, are motor delayed and are failing in school.