ABA Therapy in FORT WASHINGTON, MD
at Flywheel Centers

At Flywheel Centers, Fort Washington, we are firm believers that effective ABA therapy begins with thorough assessment and planning. Your journey initiates with a detailed parent interview, where we seek to understand your child’s unique needs, your family’s aspirations, and daily routines. This initial conversation provides insight into not only your child’s challenges but also their interests, strengths, and personality.

Our assessment process integrates multiple components that meticulously construct a comprehensive understanding of your child’s development. Through structured observations and standardized assessments, our BCBAs evaluate essential areas including communication, social interaction, daily living skills, and behavioral patterns. We also determine your child’s optimal learning methods, motivations, and current skill levels across various environments. Based on this extensive information, we develop a personalized treatment plan that outlines specific goals, teaching strategies, and progress measurements. The plan is dynamic, evolving with your child’s growth and development. Regular progress reviews ensure we consistently aim for meaningful outcomes, adapting strategies in response to your child and family feedback.

Applied Behavior Analysis has undergone significant evolution through extensive research and clinical practice. In our Fort Washington center, we deploy evidence-based ABA therapies supported by thorough peer-reviewed research highlighting its effectiveness in helping children with autism develop crucial skills.

Modern ABA therapy accentuates natural learning opportunities and positive reinforcement. Through systematic teaching and reinforcement strategies, we aid children in acquiring new skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Research illustrates that early intensive behavioral intervention culminates in notable improvements in cognitive functioning, language development, and adaptive behavior.

Our approach embraces the latest advancements in behavioral science by integrating both structured teaching sessions and naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBI), proven especially effective for young children. This balanced approach assists children in developing skills transferable to their daily lives at home, school, and in the wider community. Numerous studies confirm that children receiving intensive, high-quality ABA therapy often exhibit substantial gains in language, social skills, and adaptive behaviors. Many, in fact, achieve improved school performance and demonstrate increased independence in daily activities. While each child’s progress is unique, the scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of ABA therapy remains robust and well-documented.

At Flywheel Centers, we recognize that parents play an essential role in their child’s development. Our inclusive parent support program features weekly progress updates, strategy sharing, and hands-on training sessions. Meetings routinely cover various topics, from behavior management to school advocacy, equipping parents to maximize therapy benefits in daily life. We actively collaborate with Fort Washington schools, ensuring consistency across different environments. Our team maintains regular communication with teachers and support staff, offers IEP consultations, and devises academic strategies that are effective both at school and at home.

For children experiencing feeding challenges, our specialized feeding therapy program addresses food selectivity, mealtime behaviors, and safe eating practices. We partner closely with families to create strategies that make mealtimes both successful and enjoyable. Transition support is also a vital part of our program. Whether your child is beginning school, transferring schools, or moving to new therapy programs, we offer structured support to facilitate smoother, more successful transitions.

Beginning ABA therapy with Flywheel Centers is a seamless process. Our dedicated insurance team collaborates with all major providers serving Fort Washington, including Anthem, Aetna, CareFirst, and United Healthcare. We take care of verification and authorization processes, advocating for maximum coverage for your child’s therapy. During our comprehensive assessment, a leading Fort Washington BCBA conducts an in-depth evaluation to design a personalized therapy plan that aligns with your child’s needs and your family’s goals. We then carefully match your family with seasoned therapists who understand both autism and our Fort Washington community.