Early Start Program
Our Mission
The purpose of the Early Start Program is to provide ABA services in an age-appropriate environment that will promote independence, create routines that allow for increased learning opportunities as well as develop prosocial behaviors and generalize skills to the home environment.

Our Philosophy
Our goal is to see our clients grow into happy, contributing members
of society. We believe that parents and families lay the foundation for
their child’s success, and it is primarily the family’s responsibility to
shape their children into the best version of themselves they can be.
We exist to support families in this endeavor by teaching them behavior analytic strategies and addressing individualized needs for each child and family. Combining ABA, parent training, and continuity across environments is foundational for developing a healthy parent/child balance in the home and community.

Demographics
The CTBS Early Start Program serves children diagnosed with Autism and their families, ages 2-6 years and has a caregiver available and willing to participate in in-home sessions on Fridays.
Hours of Service
In the clinic: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm
In your home: Fridays: 8:00am-12:00pm
Service Options
In the clinic: Mon-Thurs Our program is not a pre-school but is furnished with age-appropriate activities in a size-appropriate environment. Your child will be provided a one-on-one ABA therapist who will follow a structured routine and teach new skills in the clinic Monday – Thursday.
In your home: Fridays Fridays are designated for parent training and in-home sessions. Your child’s therapist will focus on carrying over the routine and skills into the home, transferring instructional control to caregivers. This provides a model for families to see their child’s abilities grow across multiple settings. They will learn to apply skills acquired in the clinic to their daily lives at home.
Requirements
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Insurance
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Diagnosis
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Copays
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Agree to participate in the full program, including parent training
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Child attendance to clinical services 8:00am-2:30pm Monday-Thursday
Parent presence and participation during in-home sessions 8:00am-12:00pm on Fridays

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”
Jane D Hull