Early Autism Services - ABA Therapy Near Me

Passionate About
Potential

At Early Autism Services, we are passionate about the potential of your child. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve believed the best way to develop that potential is through proactive, personalized ABA therapy programs that enable families to work hand in hand with licensed professionals. We offer high-quality ABA therapy in Alexandria, as well as throughout the United States, Australia, and India.

We are a team made of hundreds of experienced Behavior Therapists, Board Certified Behaviors Analysts, and caring individuals who are all committed to helping children with autism, and their families.

Our Services
ABA Therapy Alexandria

In-Home ABA Therapy

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We offer in-home ABA therapy throughout the greater Alexandria area. In-home services are generally for children between the ages 2-12 and are good for generalizing skills in a child’s natural environment. We focus on skills such as:

  • Language & Communication
  • Self-help
  • Fine & Gross Motor
  • Behavioral Planning
  • Pre-Academic
  • Social Skills
  • And more!
Telehealth ABA Therapy

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We offer Telehealth ABA therapy throughout the greater Alexandria area, including areas that are outside of our in-home and center-based service areas. Remote therapy is typically recommended for children over the age of 6 years old, and who are able to maintain engagement through a virtual meeting. Telehealth is a great option for families who need a solution that is flexible. Our remote programs work on skills such as:

  • Language & Communication
  • Self-help
  • Fine & Gross Motor
  • Behavioral Planning
  • Pre-Academic
  • Social Skills
  • And more!
Social Skills Groups for Autism

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Our social skills groups offer children with autism the opportunity to practice social skills with a group of peers at the guidance of one of our trained clinicians. Groups typically meet in the evenings and on weekends either in person or via Zoom, and are geared for children ages 6-13. During our social skills groups we focus on skills such as:

  • Peer play
  • Conversation
  • Turn taking
  • Listening skills
  • Cooperation

Searching for ABA Therapy in
Alexandria, VA?

Our team in Alexandria is a group of highly-trained and caring individuals whose primary concern is your child’s success. We specialize in building personalized ABA therapy programs that help children with autism reach their fullest potential.

Speak With a Clinician | (571) 319-9519

Insurances We Accept

We are in network with the following insurance providers. If you don’t see your provider listed below, please give our team a call and we will check if we are able to work with your plan.

  • Aetna
  • Beacon Health Options-Medicaid
  • Beacon Health-Options Commercial
  • Care First-BCBS of MD Commercial
  • Cigna
  • EPH (John Hopkins) in MD
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente (Commercial)
  • Kaiser Permanente (Medicaid)
  • Magellan
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • Meritain (3rd Party Aetna)
  • UBH/Optum (GEHA)

Services Available Near

We offer services throughout the greater Alexandria area. If you don’t see your city listed below, please give us a call.

  • Alexandria
  • Annadale
  • Arlington
  • Centreville
  • Chantilly
  • Fairfax
  • Lorton
  • Manassas
  • McLean
  • Reston
  • Springfield
  • Tysons
  • Woodbridge
Child Receiving ABA Therapy at Early Autism Services

My child was just
diagnosed with autism.

Now What?

From understanding your child’s diagnosis, to starting a therapy program, there are a lot of steps along the way. Our team of clinicians are here to help. We can answer any questions you have and get you on the path to starting a personalized therapy program for your child. Below is a step by step guide of our process at EAS.

Our Simple
5-Step Process

GIVE US A CALL.
Whether you’re ready to schedule a free consultation or just want to talk, we’re here. 571.319.9519

WE’LL PROVIDE A FREE CONSULTATION.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will meet with both you and your child to get a comprehensive view of his or her unique needs.

OUR STAFF WILL WORK WITH YOUR INSURANCE.
From insurance submission to communicating with your provider through authorization – our team will manage the entire process.

WE’LL PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT AND CREATE A PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN.
A BCBA will provide a 1:1 assessment. Our team will take the time to engage with your child through play, observation, and conversation. This allows our clinicians to build a personalized program tailored to your child.

ABA SERVICES WILL BEGIN.
We’ll reassess via all-staff meetings and collaborate with you to ensure the plan continues to address your child’s needs over time.

Child With Autism Receiving ABA Therapy

Meet Our Alexandria

Clinical Director

Elizabeth Pfister – Clinical Director &  Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Elizabeth is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the Richmond, VA office. Elizabeth completed a bachelor of science in biology from James Madison University and a master of science in psychology from Walden University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as well as a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Virginia with eight years of management and business experience and ten years of teaching experience in various fields. Elizabeth’s career in the ABA field began while working in a residential facility for adults with a variety of intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders. Elizabeth has been working with children providing in-home ABA services since 2015.

Our Approach in ABA Therapy
The EAS Difference

Early Autism Services BHCOE Accreditation 2021

Accredited.
EAS is accredited by the Board Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), which is an international accrediting body for behavior analysis therapy and evaluates clinical quality, staff qualifications, and consumer satisfaction.

Experienced Clinicians.
EAS has a robust team made of hundreds of BCBAs, BCaBAs, Registered Behavior Therapists, Behavior Technicians, and insurance billing experts. Over the past decade, our team has helped hundreds of families throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, and India.

Comprehensive.
We offer a variety of autism therapy options including in-home ABA therapy, center-based ABA therapy, and remote therapy via Telehealth. Additionally, we offer self-guided parent education classes and socials skills groups after school and on weekends.

Data-Driven.
The curriculum in our programs combines decades of research and years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. We continuously reassess each child’s program through frequent all staff meetings. This helps us ensure that we are achieving the goals built into each child’s therapy plan.

Insurance Experts.
We have a firm understanding of insurance law and the policies of each major insurance provider. We have worked on every type of insurance policy including HMO, PPO, fully-funded, self-funded, group, individual, in-state, out-of-state, private, and federal policy. Insurance can be complicated, but our team will guide you every step of the way.

Personalized.
All of our therapy programs are customized to each child’s unique skills. We provide individualized care as well as regular assessments to ensure we are continuing to meet your child’s needs.

Our Programs
Autism Therapy

The curriculum in our ABA therapy programs combine decades of research and years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Click on one of the areas shown below for more information on each of the key elements of our ABA therapy program at EAS.

Missions & Values

At EAS, we strive to ensure everything we do reflects our company’s Core Purpose: To make high quality behavioral therapy available for all children with special needs, while adhering to our core values.  Our four core values are:

  • Make decisions empirically at all levels
  • Be accessible and supportive
  • Respect the individual
  • Grow alongside both the client and staff
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Questions?
We Can Help.

If you would like to learn more about our ABA therapy program, please complete the brief form below to request a free consultation.

One of our clinicians will reach out for an initial meeting to give a basic overview of applied behavior analysis (ABA Therapy), answer questions about the program and our approach, discuss costs, and answer questions about your insurance coverage.