Center-based ABA programs
Our ABA therapy programs in Frisco, TX
Early intervention and 1‑on‑1 ABA therapy, social-skills groups, parent coaching and school readiness for children with autism, 12 months to 8 years.
Every program includes
- Family-owned, BCBA-led care
- A plan built from your child's assessment
- Parent coaching for your family
- School readiness and IEP team collaboration
We respond within 1 business day
No waitlist · All programs at our Frisco center · Speech therapy on site through local partners
Find the right program
Which program fits?
Most children start with 1‑on‑1 therapy, and parent coaching comes with every program. Your BCBA recommends the mix after the assessment.
1-on-1 ABA therapy
- Who it's for
- Children with autism from 12 months to 8 years, including toddlers starting early intervention.
- What it focuses on
- Goals your BCBA sets after assessment, such as language, self-care, play and early social skills.
- How families take part
- Regular parent coaching and progress reviews with your BCBA.
Social-skills groups
- Who it's for
- Children whose BCBA recommends practicing skills with peers.
- What it focuses on
- Turn-taking, sharing, play and reading social cues, practiced with peers and guided by our team.
- How families take part
- Your child's team tells you what was practiced and how to keep it going at home.
Parent coaching & support
- Who it's for
- Every family, whichever program your child is in.
- What it focuses on
- The strategies we use in therapy, practiced in your home routines.
- How families take part
- Coaching sessions, parent workshops and our Open Door Policy.
School readiness & transition
- Who it's for
- Children getting ready for a classroom, or moving to a new one.
- What it focuses on
- Following instructions, group participation and working independently.
- How families take part
- Our BCBAs can attend IEP meetings and coordinate with your child's school team.
1-on-1 ABA therapy
Individualized sessions, supervised by a BCBA
Our cornerstone service: individualized sessions tailored to your child's needs and goals, designed and supervised by a BCBA.
What's included
- Comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning
- BCBA supervision and ongoing program modifications
- Communication and language development
- Daily living and self-care skills training
- Teaching skills that replace behaviors that get in the way
- Play skills and recreational activities
How we start
Every child starts with an assessment and a plan from your BCBA.
See each step in How care beginsTreatment approach
Our 1‑on‑1 sessions use evidence-based ABA techniques, including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching and incidental learning.
Parent coaching & support
Support for your whole family
Coaching, workshops and an open door, so your whole family is part of your child's care.
Parent coaching
In regular coaching sessions, your child's team shows you the strategies we use in therapy and how to practice them at home.
- Parent workshops on ABA principles and behavior management
- Simple ways to practice new skills during home routines
- Help keeping routines consistent between our center and home
- Sibling and family support
Open Door Policy
Parents and family members are always welcome to observe your child's sessions and ask questions along the way.
School readiness & transition
Getting ready for school, together with your child's school team
Readiness programs and school collaboration to prepare for classroom routines and transitions between learning environments.
Academic readiness
- Following multi-step instructions
- Sitting and attending for learning
- Completing tasks independently
- Group participation skills
School collaboration
Our BCBAs attend IEP meetings, provide classroom consultation and develop transition plans to support your child at school.
Care coordination
We work closely with your child's school team, including special education teachers, speech therapists and occupational therapists, so approaches stay consistent across learning environments.
Under one roof
Speech therapy at our center
No need to drop off at ABA, pick up, drive to speech, and come back again. Licensed SLPs from carefully selected local partners come to our Frisco center, so speech can often fit into the same day as ABA. Sessions are sometimes held at the partner's office instead.
- Licensed speech-language pathologists
- Most sessions right here at our center
- Coordinated around your child's ABA schedule
Your care team
Who works with your child
Your BCBA
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst completes the assessment, writes your child's plan, supervises sessions and coaches you.
Your RBT
A Registered Behavior Technician works 1‑on‑1 with your child in each session, follows the plan and records data on every goal.
How sessions are supervised
Your BCBA supervises sessions in person at our center, reviews the session data and updates goals when the data calls for it.
You're welcome to watch
Families can observe sessions and ask questions under our Open Door Policy.
Clinical oversight: Jackelyn "Jacky" Ramirez-Kemp, M.A., BCBA, LBA, Owner & Clinical Director
Read our story"Frisco has been in need of more quality ABA services for a long time, and I'm so glad Activate Behavioral Solutions has opened up. Being an independent clinic, you can tell from the start that their focus is truly on quality care, not just numbers. I had the chance to speak with Jacky, the owner, and it was clear how much heart and dedication she puts into her work. She's passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the families she serves. It's refreshing to see a place where clients aren't just another case file. This clinic is going to be such an asset to the community."
Clear goals and reporting
Data-driven goals, transparent reporting and a team parents trust.
From assessment to first session
How care begins
Assessment
Your BCBA meets your child and completes a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a skills assessment, often the VB-MAPP.
Treatment plan
Your BCBA writes your child's plan, goes through the goals with you and recommends how many hours of therapy your child needs.
Insurance authorization
We submit the plan to your insurance for approval and take care of the paperwork. Most insurance accepted, including BCBS & Medicaid.
Your schedule
We sit down with you to set your child's schedule, Monday through Friday.
First sessions
Your child begins 1‑on‑1 sessions with a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supervised by your BCBA, and parent coaching starts as part of the plan.
Ongoing reviews
Your BCBA reviews session data, goes over progress with you and updates goals as your child grows.
Start dates depend on benefits verification and scheduling availability.
We serve families in English, Spanish and Korean.
If your child also needs speech therapy, we'll help coordinate sessions with our local SLP partners around their ABA schedule.
Program questions
Questions about our programs
What does a typical session look like?+
Each session is structured yet engaging, in our therapy rooms with age-appropriate materials and toys. Sessions can include discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, play-based learning and social skill development. Your child's RBT works 1-on-1 with them, using positive reinforcement and recording data on each goal.
Do you offer early intervention for toddlers?+
Yes. Our early intervention starts at 12 months, and our programs serve children from 12 months to 8 years, so toddlers can begin 1-on-1 therapy and parent coaching early. Your BCBA chooses goals that fit your child's age and stage, such as early communication, play and daily routines.
What is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?+
An FBA helps your BCBA understand why a behavior happens and what your child gets from it, so the plan can teach a new skill that meets the same need.
What is the VB-MAPP?+
The VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) is a skills assessment that looks at language, play and social milestones. Your BCBA uses it to choose starting goals and to review them with you over time.
How do social-skills groups work?+
Children practice communication, turn-taking and play with peers, guided by our team. Your child's BCBA decides when group practice fits your child's goals.
What happens at an IEP meeting you attend?+
With your permission, your child's BCBA can share what's working at our center, suggest classroom strategies and help plan transitions with the school team.
Can siblings or other family members take part?+
Yes. Sibling and family support is part of our parent coaching, and family members are welcome to observe sessions under our Open Door Policy.
How do you track progress?+
Every child's progress is different. Every session includes data tracking on targeted skills and learning objectives. Your BCBA adjusts the plan as needed and shares visual progress reports with you.
How does speech therapy work with ABA at Activate?+
Licensed SLPs from carefully selected local partners provide speech therapy, and most sessions happen right at our Frisco center. That means speech can often fit into the same day as ABA. At our center, speech sessions are 30 minutes, and we schedule them around your child's ABA day, whether that's in the morning, midday or afternoon. Your child steps out for speech and goes right back to ABA, with no extra drive in between. Every child's schedule is different, and we'll work it out with you.
How is speech therapy billed?+
Our speech partners bill insurance themselves, separately from Activate. You'll get speech billing directly from the partner, and ABA billing from us. If you have coverage questions, we're happy to help you sort out what to ask.
Next step
Not sure which program fits?
Get started and we'll help you choose. We respond within 1 business day.
Social-skills development
Practicing social skills with peers
Group-based instruction in social communication, peer interaction and friendship skills, in naturalistic settings.
Communication skills
Peer interaction
Friendship building