ABA Therapy in Charlotte, NC
at Flywheel Centers

At Flywheel Centers in Charlotte, we believe that effective ABA therapy begins with comprehensive assessment and planning. Your journey starts with an in-depth parent interview where we learn about your child’s specific needs, family objectives, and daily routines. This initial conversation helps us understand not only your child’s challenges but also their interests, strengths, and personality.

Our assessment process consists of several components, each carefully designed to create a holistic picture of your child’s development. Through structured observations and standardized assessments, our BCBAs evaluate key areas, including communication, social interaction, daily living skills, and behavior patterns. We also assess how your child learns best, their motivations, and their current skill levels across different environments. This detailed information enables us to craft a personalized treatment plan that outlines specific goals, teaching strategies, and progress measurements. The plan evolves as your child grows, with regular progress reviews to ensure we’re consistently moving toward meaningful outcomes, adapting strategies based on your child’s responses and family feedback.

At our Charlotte center, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has made significant strides through decades of research and clinical practice. We practice evidence-based ABA therapy, supported by extensive peer-reviewed research demonstrating its effectiveness in helping children with autism develop essential skills.

Modern ABA therapy focuses on natural learning opportunities and positive reinforcement. Through systematic teaching and reinforcement strategies, we help children learn new skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. Research indicates that early intensive behavioral intervention leads to notable improvements in cognitive functioning, language development, and adaptive behavior.

Our approach incorporates the latest advancements in behavioral science. We employ both structured teaching sessions and naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBI), which research has shown to be especially effective for young children. This balanced approach aids children in developing skills that genuinely transfer to their daily lives, whether at home, school, or in the community. Studies consistently demonstrate that children who receive intensive, high-quality ABA therapy often achieve substantial gains in language, social skills, and adaptive behaviors. Many attain better outcomes in school and display increased independence in daily activities. While every child’s progress is unique, the scientific evidence supporting ABA therapy’s efficacy is robust and well-documented.

At Flywheel Centers, we believe that parents play an essential role in their child’s journey. Our comprehensive parent support program includes weekly progress updates, strategy sharing, and hands-on training sessions. Regular meetings cover a range of topics from behavior management to school advocacy, empowering parents to extend the benefits of therapy into everyday life. Our team actively collaborates with Charlotte schools to ensure consistency across all environments. We maintain regular communication with teachers and support staff, offer IEP consultations, and develop academic support strategies tailored to work both at school and at home.

For children facing feeding challenges, our specialized feeding therapy program addresses issues such as food selectivity, mealtime behaviors, and safe eating practices. We work closely with families to create strategies that make mealtimes more successful and enjoyable. Another vital component of our program is transition support. Whether your child is starting school, transitioning between schools, or entering new therapy programs, we provide structured support to ease these transitions and help them succeed.

Beginning ABA therapy with Flywheel Centers is a seamless process. Our dedicated insurance team collaborates with all major providers serving Charlotte, including Anthem, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, and United Healthcare. We assist with verification and authorization, advocating for maximum coverage of your child’s therapy. During our comprehensive assessment, a leading Charlotte BCBA performs a thorough evaluation, crafting a personalized therapy plan aligned with your child’s needs and your family’s goals. We then thoughtfully match your family with experienced therapists who are not only experts in autism but are also familiar with the Charlotte community.