A New Start ABA

From early childhood through the teenage years, children with autism can receive individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy at A New Start ABA in Muscatine, Iowa. Serving children and teens ages 18 months to 18 years, the center helps develop communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. Families can access in-home, school-based, clinic-based, and community-based services. Treatment begins with a clinical assessment, with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) developing a plan tailored to each child's needs, interests, and learning goals.

Learning Through Practice and Play

A New Start ABA uses positive reinforcement and natural environment teaching to help children build communication, social, and daily living skills. BCBAs develop treatment plans with input from parents and teachers, while Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide one-on-one therapy. During sessions, therapists break tasks into smaller steps and use everyday activities to help children practice following directions, expressing their needs, and interacting with others. They also identify what triggers challenging behaviors and teach alternative ways to respond, adjusting their approach as each child progresses.

Bringing ABA Strategies into Daily Routines

In-home ABA therapy allows children to learn in a familiar space using their own toys, routines, and everyday activities. Therapists help children practice daily living skills, manage challenging behaviors, and interact with siblings, while providing parents with training and coaching to reinforce these skills between sessions. School-based therapy extends this support into the classroom, where therapists work alongside teachers and school staff to help children participate in group activities, follow classroom routines, and interact with peers.