Believe in Me | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Our ABA therapy is supervised by our co-founding BCBA, Cassandra Generelli, and coordinated with our co-founding Special Educator, Bethany Jameson. All sessions are run by a trained ABA therapist. Our programs are developed to meet the specific needs of your child and sessions are always based in principles of positive reinforcement. When learning is fun, children love to learn! ABA therapy is not only beneficial for children with autism but also for any child struggling with a communication, developmental, social, or behavioral difficulty.

SERVING MORRIS, ESSEX, AND SUSSEX COUNTIES

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Full-Day Program

When learning is fun, children love to learn! We focus on developing play and social skills, utilizing games and activities to facilitate learning. ABA is so much more than sitting at a table and you will rarely find us there! With center-based learning, we are able to create extensive and continuous opportunities for social learning throughout the entire day.

Studies have shown center-based learning to be more effective than home-based therapy (for more information, click here).

We designed our intensive ABA day program for any child under 6 years old with communication, behavioral, developmental, or social delays.

Children will receive services in a preschool-like setting while being supported by highly trained staff. Each child will be evaluated and an individualized treatment plan will be developed prior to enrollment. A 1:1 practitioner is assigned to each child to facilitate social interactions and support skill acquisition. We strongly believe in collaboration with our on-site occupational and speech therapists. Parent training is always a core component of our therapeutic structure so our families remain involved and educated every step of the way.

ABA therapy is not only beneficial for children with autism but also for any child struggling with a communication, developmental, social, or behavioral difficulty. No diagnosis is required to join!

For more information on ABA therapy, check out our FAQ section.

Day Program Director

Our intensive day program is run by our Day Program Director, Miss Maura.

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Maura has been providing direct ABA therapy for over 10 years to children between the ages of 3 and 12 years old with Autism and related developmental, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. She has been providing therapy both in public schools and in home settings. She enjoys taking the time to get to know each child and supporting their individual specific needs and goals.

One of her favorite parts of working with the children is the gratification when she sees a child use their new skill and become more independent. Maura has always felt it is an amazing experience to be a part of her children’s success stories and watch them shine!

Day Program Details

Our full-day ABA program is 8:30am-3pm.

Speech and OT services can be built into the daily schedule for any child attending full-day services.

Daily Schedule Includes:

Opening circle time • Storytime including social stories • 1:1 ABA therapy • Snack and lunch time • Arts and crafts • Gross motor games • Fine motor activities • Music time • OT/speech as appropriate • And so much more!

Why Choose Believe in Me’s Day Program?

Our evidence-based programs are rooted in positive reinforcement and we focus on teaching meaningful skills; we believe in the importance of engaging children in activities that will promote independence.

All team members are trained specifically in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and are experienced in the application of behavioral strategies for young learners. Our staff also cross-trains with our speech and occupational therapists.

All developmentally appropriate and individualized skills are built into functional routines with play being a strong focus of the program.

SERVING MORRIS, ESSEX, AND SUSSEX COUNTIES

Believe in Me

Believe in Me offers comprehensive center-based services designed to unlock the capabilities of all children with unique and special needs.

Believe in Me creates individualized full-day and after-school center-based programs with flexible scheduling that include: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, social skills groups, parent support, staff training, special interest classes, occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).

We work closely with family members to ensure we are able to address all areas of development based on the child and family's needs.