Aventura Behavior Therapy provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism and other developmental needs. We specialize in in-home ABA therapy, where services are delivered in the child’s natural environment to promote meaningful skill development and real-life success.

Our services focus on improving communication, social skills, daily living skills, and reducing challenging behaviors through personalized treatment plans designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). We also work closely with families to provide parent guidance and support to help ensure progress extends beyond therapy sessions.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or call us—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

We tailor every treatment plan to the individual child’s needs and work closely with families to ensure consistent support and meaningful outcomes. Our team values collaboration, clear communication, and culturally responsive care, including services available in both English and Spanish.

Our focus is not just on therapy sessions—but on helping each child build lasting skills that improve everyday life at home, school, and in the community.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Aventura Behavior Therapy offers flexible payment options to meet the needs of families. We accept most services through insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Health Alliance Plan, which may cover ABA therapy depending on your specific plan and benefits.

For families paying out of pocket, we also offer private pay (cash payment) options. Costs can vary based on the level and frequency of services provided, and we are happy to discuss details and help verify insurance benefits prior to starting services.

An initial ABA assessment (Applied Behavior Analysis assessment) is the first step in starting ABA therapy. It’s a structured process used to understand a child’s strengths, needs, and current skill levels so a treatment plan can be created.

In practice, it usually looks like this:

First, the behavior analyst (often a BCBA) gathers background information from parents or caregivers. This includes developmental history, medical background, current concerns, and what goals the family has for the child (for example: communication, behavior reduction, social skills, or daily living skills).

Next, the clinician observes the child directly. This can happen in the home, school, or community depending on the setting. They look at how the child communicates, plays, responds to instructions, interacts with others, and handles transitions or challenges.

Then, formal and informal assessments are completed. This may include standardized tools, skill checklists, and structured activities to measure areas like language, social skills, adaptive behavior, and any challenging behaviors. The clinician may also run simple “teaching trials” to see how the child learns new skills.

After collecting this information, the BCBA analyzes the data to identify skill deficits and behavioral patterns. They determine what might be maintaining challenging behaviors and what teaching strategies are likely to be effective.

Finally, all of this is used to create an individualized treatment plan with clear goals, teaching methods, and recommended therapy hours. The results are typically reviewed with the family so they can ask questions and help shape priorities moving forward.

The amount of ABA therapy a child needs varies based on their individual skills, needs, and goals. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation.

After an initial assessment, a BCBA will recommend a specific number of weekly hours based on factors such as the child’s communication skills, level of support needed, behavioral concerns, and family goals.

In general, ABA therapy can range anywhere from 10 to 40 hours per week. Children who need more intensive support may benefit from a higher number of hours, while others may do well with fewer hours focused on targeted skill areas.

The goal is always to recommend the least amount of therapy needed to achieve meaningful progress while supporting the child’s independence and daily functioning. The treatment plan is also flexible and can be adjusted over time as the child develops new skills.

ABA therapy, under Applied Behavior Analysis, is always individualized—so the recommended hours are based on data, ongoing progress, and collaboration with the family.

Both in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy follow the same core principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, but they differ in where services are delivered and how skills are practiced in daily life.

In-home ABA therapy takes place in the child’s natural environment, which allows therapy to focus directly on real-life routines such as mealtime, bedtime, play, and family interactions. This setting often makes it easier to work on practical, meaningful skills that immediately carry over into everyday life. It also allows therapists to collaborate closely with caregivers in real time, so parents can learn strategies and consistently support progress throughout the day.

Clinic-based ABA therapy is provided in a structured center setting designed to minimize distractions and create a highly controlled learning environment. This can be helpful for building foundational skills and practicing structured learning routines, especially for children who benefit from a more predictable setting.

Both options can be effective, and in many cases, a combination of the two is recommended. However, in-home therapy is often especially valuable for helping children generalize skills more naturally and for empowering families to actively participate in the therapy process within their own home environment.

Primarily Oakland County but will service the Metro Detroit Area.