Why families choose ABC
At Action Behavior Centers, our autism services help autistic children learn practical life skills, build independence, and reach milestone moments. We proudly provide evidence-based ABA therapy in a compassionate and supportive environment. Learn more about what sets us apart.
Immediate access to care
Starting ABA therapy early can help your child build skills during an important time in their development. With centers close to home, your child can begin treatment right away.
Coordinated care
We work with your child’s speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapists so they can hold sessions right in our centers. Your child gets support in a familiar place, with fewer trips and fewer changes in setting.
Family Guidance
You’re an active part of your child’s care team. Twice a month, a BCBA leads a Family Guidance session with you. You’ll learn practical strategies you can use during therapy and in everyday routines at home.
School readiness support
In center-based ABA therapy, BCBAs and RBTs help your child practice skills used at school, like communication, social interaction, and executive function. For school-age children, ABC Academy builds on that work and helps connect what they learn in therapy to the classroom.
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What is ABA therapy, and how does it work?
ABA therapy is a proven, evidence-based treatment that helps children diagnosed with autism develop communication, social, and daily living skills. At Action Behavior Centers – Colorado Springs South Black Forest, our team utilizes proven ABA strategies and positive reinforcement to support each child’s unique goals in a welcoming, nurturing environment.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA therapy in Colorado Springs?
Yes, a formal autism diagnosis is required before beginning ABA therapy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A diagnosis is necessary for insurance coverage and for accessing early intervention and school-based autism services. Action Behavior Centers offers no-cost autism evaluations at our South Black Forest center, including the ADOS-2 and other diagnostic tools.
My child’s doctor said they might just be delayed and recommended waiting to test for autism. Should I wait?
Waiting can delay access to services that may significantly help your child. Early autism diagnosis in the Colorado Springs area allows children to start ABA therapy when their brains are most responsive to learning, typically between 18 months and 5 years. We encourage families to test early rather than take a “wait and see” approach.
What age range of children do you serve at your South Black Forest ABA therapy center?
Our South Black Forest ABA therapy center supports children diagnosed with autism from 18 months to 13 years old.
Ages served at Action Behavior Centers – Colorado Springs South Black Forest:
- Autism evaluations: 18 months–6 years
- In-center ABA therapy: 18 months–8 years
- In-home ABA therapy: 18 months–13 years
- ABC Academy (school-readiness program): 5–12 years
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Does ABA therapy work?
Yes! Decades of research show that applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is an effective, evidence-based treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies demonstrate that children who receive intensive ABA (typically 20–40 hours per week over two or more years) make significant progress in communication, social interaction, and daily living skills. Many are able to participate in school and community activities alongside their peers.
While every child responds differently, ABA therapy remains one of the most studied and proven approaches for supporting growth and development.
What are individualized goals in ABA therapy?
Every child’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment is personalized. BCBAs® assess each child’s strengths and needs, collaborate with families, and set measurable goals.
Examples of measurable goals include:
- Increasing spoken requests for toys from five to 10 times a day
- Initiating play with peers at least three times daily
- Following handwashing steps in four out of five opportunities
- Identifying 10 new household objects by name
How can ABA therapy help my child?
Every child’s journey is unique, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is personalized to meet your family’s priorities. At ABC, we focus on helping children diagnosed with autism build practical, everyday skills while supporting families along the way.
ABA therapy can help your child grow in:
- Communication: Using words, gestures, or devices to express needs and connect with others
- School readiness: Learning to imitate, follow routines, and build pre-academic skills
- Behavior support: Finding safe, effective ways to meet needs while reducing unsafe behaviors like aggression, self-injury, or elopement
- Social skills: Playing with peers, sharing, and taking turns
- Self-care: Practicing routines like brushing teeth, washing hands, and cleaning up toys
ABC’s clinical research shows strong outcomes: 86% of families report major reductions in challenging behaviors within the first year of therapy, along with continued progress as goals evolve.
Is ABA therapy effective for autism?
Yes! Every autistic child is unique, and some children experience more significant progress with applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy than others. However, studies show that children who receive two or more years of intensive behavioral interventions, including ABA therapy, can often participate in school and social activities at the same level as their peers.
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