Applied Behavior Analysis

Helping children do more of what matters.

When communication, behavior, or everyday routines feel hard, our ABA team works to understand why. We build a clinically guided plan to help your child move forward with more success and independence.

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Understanding ABA

What does ABA actually help with?

ABA helps us understand how learning and behavior work together in real life. We use that information, based on years of research, to teach skills, reduce unsafe behavior, and make daily life more manageable.

Who may benefit

Children ages 2–18 whose needs affect safety, learning, independence, or participation.

What progress can look like

Communicating needs, handling change, completing routines, playing with others, staying safe, and doing more independently.

How we build the plan

The BCBA considers your child's development, assessment results, medical necessity, caregiver input and priorities, and progress data to determine appropriate goals and treatment approach.

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Our commitment

We are committed to compassionate care.

Our team recognizes and understands that the field of ABA has a problematic history.

At ICAN, the goal is not to change who a child is. We prioritize assent to ensure every child's autonomy, while our BCBAs guide treatment toward improving communication, safety, learning, independence, and quality of life.

  • Respect communication, sensory needs, and signs of assent or distress
  • Understand what behavior communicates and adjust the environment when appropriate
  • Never target harmless autistic traits simply because they look different
Program options

The right level of support can change everything.

Some children need intensive early intervention. Others need focused help with specific barriers. The evaluation helps us determine the best fit.

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Ages 2–6 · 15–35 hours/week

Comprehensive Early Intervention

A structured, play-rich program with one-to-one support for communication, school readiness, routines, and independence.

Ages 6–21 · 2–20 hours/week

Focused School-Age ABA

Targeted support for challenges affecting safety, learning, relationships, school participation, or life at home.

Classroom-based options

LEAP & ICAN Academy

For children who benefit from support within classroom routines, LEAP offers kindergarten readiness and ICAN Academy provides a private K–2 school option.

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Not sure which program is the right fit? Start with registration, and our clinical team will help determine the next step.

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Getting started

You do not have to figure out the next step alone.

Start with registration. We will guide you through evaluation, insurance, and scheduling.

Step 1

Tell us what is happening

Complete registration and share your concerns, insurance, and availability.

Step 2

Meet with a BCBA

Your BCBA evaluates needs and explains the clinical recommendations.

Step 3

Begin the plan

We complete authorization with your insurance and coordinate the recommended schedule.

Insurance and costs: Coverage, authorization requirements, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance vary by plan. A benefit check is an estimate and does not guarantee payment.

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Common questions

ABA therapy FAQ

What happens during ABA therapy?
Sessions may include play, conversation, practicing routines, learning new skills, or working through difficult moments. Behavior Technicians follow the BCBA’s plan and collect data on progress.
Who provides ABA therapy?
Behavior Technicians provide most one-to-one treatment. A BCBA evaluates your child, develops the plan, supervises the team, reviews progress, and adjusts care. An assistant behavior analyst may also support the team.
How many hours of ABA will my child need?
There is no single schedule that is right for every child. The BCBA recommends hours based on assessment findings, medical necessity, safety needs, treatment goals, and likely clinical benefit.
How are parents and caregivers involved?
You know your child’s daily life, and that information matters. Caregivers share concerns, review progress, and participate in coaching, while the BCBA remains responsible for clinical treatment decisions.
Why is ABA controversial, and how is ICAN’s approach different?
Some autistic adults experienced ABA that prioritized compliance or appearing less autistic over safety, autonomy, and well-being. ICAN focuses on clinically significant needs, monitors each child’s response to treatment, respects assent and distress, and does not target harmless autistic characteristics simply because they are different.
Does insurance cover ABA?
Many plans cover ABA when eligibility and medical-necessity requirements are met, but benefits vary. ICAN reviews benefits as a courtesy; your insurance company makes the final coverage and payment decision.

Let’s find the next step.

Begin registration and our clinical team will help you understand whether ABA may be the right fit.

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Our Philosophy

At ICAN, our behavior therapists are trained in child-led, strengths-based therapy that fosters connections between therapists and children in order to accomplish goals together. Our behavior therapists acknowledge your child’s developmental, sensory, and communicative needs and adapt accordingly.

We provide one­-on-one therapy sessions with frequent socialization opportunities with peers, and utilize a comprehensive interdisciplinary developmental framework by collaborating with families, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, school teams, and more.