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ABA Therapy Minneapolis Families Trust: BCBA-Led, One-on-One
Applied Behavior Analysis, the most researched therapy approach for children on the autism spectrum, is delivered one-on-one at Elite Services Center Inc. by trained therapists working from your child’s Individual Treatment Program, under the supervision of a BCBA based in Minneapolis.
What is ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a structured, evidence-based approach that breaks larger skills, like initiating conversation, following multi-step instructions, or managing frustration, down into smaller, teachable steps. Progress is reinforced consistently and measured with real data, which is why ABA remains one of the most studied and widely recommended interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder.
As one form of applied behavior analysis, MN families can access through EIDBI, ABA sits alongside a small number of other approved treatment modalities, though ABA is by far the most common.
Who is this for, and where does it happen?
Children with an autism spectrum diagnosis or related condition whose CMDE and Individual Treatment Program recommend ABA. Sessions are primarily delivered in the center, with in-home ABA therapy available in select cases based on your child’s plan.
Sessions
What a session includes
Every session is one-on-one between your child and a trained therapist, working under BCBA supervision. Sessions typically combine structured teaching, sometimes called discrete trial training, with natural environment teaching, where skills are practiced during play and everyday routines rather than only at a table.
Skills our ABA program targets:
Benefits
Benefits of ABA therapy for your child
Parent training as part of ABA
ABA works best when strategies used in session carry over into daily life. That’s why our ABA program includes regular parent training, where caregivers learn the same reinforcement and communication techniques therapists use, so progress made in a session doesn’t stay confined to that session.
How progress is measured
Every ABA session includes data collection tied directly to the goals in your child’s Individual Treatment Program. Rather than relying on general impressions, our team reviews this data regularly with families, showing exactly which goals are being met and where a plan needs to be adjusted.
BCBA-led, every step of the way
While your child’s day-to-day therapist delivers the hands-on session, every ABA program at Elite Services Center Inc. is designed and supervised by a BCBA based in Minneapolis. As BCBA-led ABA therapy, every plan gets regular review and adjustment from a board-certified behavior analyst, so therapy decisions are never made by a single therapist working in isolation.
How It Works
How it works, from evaluation to your first session
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CMDE and treatment plan
ABA begins once your child’s CMDE and Individual Treatment Program are in place.
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Therapist matching
We match your child with a therapist based on their needs and your family’s schedule.
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A weekly schedule is built
We fit sessions to the recommended hours in your child’s plan, in-center, or in-home for select cases.
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Sessions begin
One-on-one therapy starts, with parent training included from the start.
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Progress is reviewed regularly
Session data is shared with your family, and the plan adjusts as your child progresses.
Wondering how many hours your child might need? Call 612-298-2897 and we’ll walk through it honestly, based on your child’s evaluation.
Common Questions
Common questions about ABA therapy
How many hours of ABA will my child need?
Recommended hours depend on the goals identified in your child’s evaluation. They typically range from a few hours a week to a more intensive schedule for children with more significant support needs.
Will the same therapist work with my child each session?
We prioritize consistency wherever possible, since children on the spectrum often make faster progress with familiar therapists, though occasional schedule changes may require a substitute clinician.
Cost & Coverage
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance?
For children enrolled in a qualifying Minnesota health care program, ABA delivered under EIDBI is a covered treatment modality. Coverage specifics still vary by plan. Our team verifies your benefits before sessions begin. See our EIDBI insurance and payment options.
Why Families Choose Us
Why families choose Elite Services Center Inc for ABA
Service Area
Service area
As a provider of ABA therapy that Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities rely on, we serve families across Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Scott, Dakota, and Carver counties from our Minneapolis office. ABA is delivered primarily in the center, with in-home ABA therapy available for MN families in select cases.
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Ready to Talk About ABA Therapy for Your Child?
Reach out today and our team will walk you through how this service fits into your child’s overall plan of care.