Understanding the True Definitions of ABA Therapy What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to behavior and learning used primarily as therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA pays particular attention to how the environment and external stimuli affect a child. By focusing on the interaction between the environment…

Ally Behavior Centers is thrilled to announce the opening of our full-service ABA therapy center in Columbia, Maryland. This expansion will help serve Howard County and surrounding communities with increased access to diagnostic services for autism as well as full time treatment. Ally Behavior Centers was founded in 2019 by clinicians and healthcare professionals with…

We are proud to announce the opening of our fourth full-service ABA therapy center in Springfield, VA. This center is ready to serve clients immediately with diagnostic services as well as full-time ABA, Speech and Occupational therapy for young children until they are ready to begin kindergarten.  This new location expands services for families throughout…

As every parent of a child with autism or sensory sensitivities knows, finding the gift that fits your child’s unique preferences can be a bit tricky. The best way to go about buying a great holiday gift for your child is to start from experience. What activities, objects, and sensations does your child love the…

Holidays are a time of excitement, celebration, and gatherings with family and friends. For children with autism, however, this time of year can also be full of new, uncomfortable, and overwhelming experiences caused by anything from unusual food to large groups of people, loud noises, and disruptions to their ordinary schedule.   Whatever your plans…