Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Easterseals TN is accepting new applicants!
How do I get started?
- Request a Referral be sent from the child's pediatrician for a prescription for ABA evaluation and treatment to our office fax: 615-251-0994.
- Send us any diagnostic screenings via fax: 615-251-0994, or to abareferrals@eastersealstn.com. We will follow up with you upon receiving this information.
We look forward to partnering with your family!
Why Easterseals Tennessee?
Easterseals Tennessee provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children starting at 18 months old with a qualifying diagnosis.
Our clinicians use evidence-based practices and individualized therapy plans, delivering one-on-one sessions from Registered Behavior Technicians under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts. We also offer caregiver training to help you implement effective strategies and promote independence at home.
Our Autism Therapy Centers specialize in providing intensive, structured support for children aged 2-8, focusing on skill development through comprehensive treatment programs. We use evidence-based assessments to create individualized goals targeting communication, social interaction, and behavior management, with a focus on minimizing distractions for optimal progress.
We currently have Autism Therapy Centers in Cleveland, Lebanon, and Lexington.
Autism and ABA
ABA is the most commonly effective treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), helping children develop skills to respond more effectively to their environment. While it does not cure ASD, it significantly improves the ability to communicate and engage socially. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning each individual has unique strengths and challenges, which families and clinical teams work together to identify. ABA uses evidence-based techniques, such as positive reinforcement and task analysis, to increase skills and reduce challenging behaviors.
At Easterseals Tennessee, we use methods like Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial Training, and Natural Environment Training to support each child's learning and development.
How can ABA help my child?
ABA can support your child in developing essential learning, social, language, and independence skills. It is also effective in reducing challenging behaviors that can impact their ability to fully participate in the community. Additionally, ABA helps with self-management, fine and gross motor skills, toilet training, food aversions, and increasing independence in self-feeding
