In-Home & School-Based ABA Therapy in Miami-Dade
ABA Therapy Where Your Child Lives, Learns & Grows
Finding the right ABA therapy shouldn't mean fitting your child into someone else's environment.
The Behavior Change provides individualized in-home and school-based ABA therapy throughout Miami-Dade County, bringing support into the places where your child's everyday life actually happens.
Our team works with children and families to build meaningful skills in communication, independence, social interaction, daily routines, behavior, and participation based on each child's individual needs and goals.
ABA Therapy in Miami-Dade That Fits Into Real Life
Children use different skills in different environments: A child who communicates successfully at home may need additional support communicating at school. A routine learned with an RBT may need to be practiced with parents. Skills developed individually may need to carry over into interactions with classmates.
That's why our ABA services can take place within the environments where those skills are actually needed:
That's why our ABA services can take place within the environments where those skills are actually needed:
In-Home ABA Therapy
Individualized ABA therapy delivered in your child's household, allowing an experienced RBT to work consistently on meaningful goals within familiar routines and surroundings.
School-Based ABA Therapy
ABA support within your child's school environment,helping address goals related to participation, communication, transitions, social interaction, behavior, and independence.
Daycare-Based ABA Therapy
For younger children, services may also be provided within daycare environments, allowing skills to be practiced during naturally occurring play, routines, transitions, and interactions.
In-Home ABA Therapy in Miami-Dade
Home is where many of a child's most important routines happen. Providing ABA therapy in the home allows treatment goals to be addressed within a familiar environment and gives children opportunities to practice skills where they'll actually use them.
Depending on your child's individualized treatment plan, in-home ABA may address:
Depending on your child's individualized treatment plan, in-home ABA may address:
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Functional communication
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Daily routines
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Emotional and behavioral regulation
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Toileting
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Feeding-related skills
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Dressing and self-care
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Transitions
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Play and leisure skills
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Safety and elopement concerns
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Social interaction
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Increasing independence
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Challenging behaviors that interfere with everyday functioning
ABA isn't limited to what happens between your child and their therapist.
Caregiver collaboration can help families better understand the strategies being used and support skills across everyday routines.
Caregiver collaboration can help families better understand the strategies being used and support skills across everyday routines.
School-Based ABA Therapy in Miami-Dade
For some children, school is where additional support is most meaningful. School-based ABA allows an RBT to work with your child within their educational environment, helping skills generalize beyond home and into real classroom routines and interactions.
Depending on the child's needs and treatment plan, school-based ABA may address:
Depending on the child's needs and treatment plan, school-based ABA may address:
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Classroom participation
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Functional communication
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Following classroom routines
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Transitions between activities
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Peer interaction
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Social skills
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Independence
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Behavior interfering with learning
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Safety
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Coping and self-management skills
When services are provided at school, our clinical team works within the requirements of the child's treatment plan, insurance authorization, and the policies and permissions of the educational setting.
ABA Therapy Across Miami-Dade County
The Behavior Change serves families throughout communities across Miami-Dade County, including:
Miami • Kendall • West Kendall • Doral • Hialeah • Miami Lakes • Coral Gables • South Miami • Pinecrest • Palmetto Bay • Cutler Bay • Homestead • Aventura • Miami Beach • North Miami • North Miami Beach • Miami Gardens • Tamiami • Fontainebleau • Westchester • Country Walk and surrounding Miami-Dade communities.
Service availability may vary based on location, staffing, insurance authorization, school/daycare permissions, and your child's individual needs.
Getting Started With ABA in Miami-Dade
We'll help make the process easier to understand.
Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy in Florida?
The Behavior Change works with multiple insurance plans serving Florida families. Insurance coverage for ABA varies by carrier, plan, diagnosis, eligibility, medical-necessity criteria, authorization requirements, and other factors. Our intake team can verify your benefits and explain what we find before you move forward:
Why Miami-Dade Families Choose The Behavior Change
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide ABA therapy at home in Miami-Dade?
Yes. The Behavior Change provides in-home ABA therapy to families throughout our Miami-Dade service area, subject to clinical appropriateness, insurance authorization, and provider availability.
Can my child receive ABA therapy at school?
School-based ABA may be available when clinically appropriate and when services are authorized and permitted by the child's school. Our team can discuss your child's specific situation during intake.
Do you have an ABA center in Miami?
Our service model focuses on providing ABA within natural environments such as the home, school, and daycare, rather than requiring families to bring their child to a traditional clinic for daily therapy.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis?
Requirements can vary based on the service and insurance plan. If your child has suspected autism, is awaiting an evaluation, or already has a diagnosis, contact our team and we can help explain the appropriate next steps.
Do I need a physician referral?
Some insurance plans or circumstances may require referral documentation. Our intake team can review the requirements associated with your child's coverage.
How long does insurance verification take?
Insurance verification typically takes approximately 1 - 3 business days, depending on the insurance provider and the information received.
Who will work directly with my child?
Children receiving ABA services work directly in person with an RBT, while a BCBA oversees the treatment program, supervises clinical implementation, and monitors progress.
Do you serve areas outside Miami-Dade?
Yes. The Behavior Change also serves families in other Florida service areas. Contact our team to check availability for your location.
Ready to Learn More? Take the First Step Toward ABA Support
You don't need to understand every part of the ABA or insurance process before reaching out. Tell us a little about your child, where you're located, and what you're looking for. Our team can help you understand what comes next.