ABA Therapy Services
Personalized ABA therapy to help children with ASD improve their communication, social skills, and self-care.
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Effective ABA Therapy in Scottsdale
We can help with many facets of ASD, including:
Communication Skills
Self-regulation
Social skills
Repetitive behaviors
Tantrums
Toileting
Following directions
Multi-step tasks
Play skills
Self-care
Academic skills
And more…
At Scottsdale Pediatric Behavioral Services, we provide fun and individualized ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) in our beautiful 17,000 square foot center located conveniently in North Scottsdale.
We have a more than 10 years of experience helping kids with ASD achieve inspiring results. We carefully select and thoroughly train the best therapists to provide your child with a one-on-one learning experience that they find fun and motivational.
Our mission is to empower each child to live their best, and help parents enjoy a more peaceful and positive dynamic with their kids. Our proven ABA therapy approach has made an incredible difference in the lives of many kids in Scottsdale or near Arcadia.
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Scottsdale PBS is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna.
We work with you every step of the way to get our services approved for your child.
Why Choose Us
CONTACT USEvery facet of our services – from our pleasant intake process, to our state-of-the-art yet fun services, to the details of daily interactions with our clientele – is designed to be the best.
But don’t take our word for it. Schedule a free tour of our grounds and find out for yourself. Fill out the form below or give us a call at (480) 504-1738.
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Ana H.
Parent
My son has been receiving services from SPBS for over four years and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our BCBA is absolutely amazing and has worked diligently and thoughtfully with our son (as well as our family) to overcome many hurdles and struggles and we couldn’t be more grateful for his time, expertise and compassion. We have worked with several RBTs throughout the years and all of them have been wonderful.
Ana H.
Parent
My son has been receiving services from SPBS for over four years and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our BCBA is absolutely amazing and has worked diligently and thoughtfully with our son (as well as our family) to overcome many hurdles and struggles and we couldn’t be more grateful for his time, expertise and compassion. We have worked with several RBTs throughout the years and all of them have been wonderful.
ABA Therapy Resources
Resources, Common Questions, and Insights From Our Team.
Frequently Asked Questions
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is a science based approach to changing the environment to increase preferred behaviors.
ABA therapy helps the team at Scottsdale Pediatric Behavioral Services understand your child’s behaviors, how they learn and how their environment affects them.
ABA is based on learning theory, specifically operant conditioning – the principle that behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by less desirable consequences are less likely to occur again. This is why ABA works so well in teaching new skills.
ABA therapists use what’s called the ABC model to understand and change behavior:
Antecedent: What happens right before the behavior (an instruction, situation or trigger)
Behavior: The specific action your child takes (clearly defined and observable)
Consequence: What happens immediately after the behavior (which determines if it will happen again)
By analyzing these three components, our therapists can design interventions to encourage positive behaviors and teach new skills.
ABA is highly adaptable and can be delivered in many locations including the practice, home and school. ABA helps your child learn and practice skills that are useful in everyday life including language and communication, focus, memory and social skills.
ABA can also help decrease problem behaviors that are interfering with your child’s well-being and ability to reach their full potential.
ABA therapy starts with an assessment of your child’s current skills and needs. Then an ABA therapist partners with a board certified behavior analyst and pairs with your child.
During the pairing process the therapist gets to know your child and aligns themselves with the activities and items your child values. This helps build a foundation of trust and connection between your child and their therapist. Then the therapist engages with your child using their natural interests to develop positive reinforcement for the desired behavior.
Skill Breakdown and Teaching
Complex skills are broken down into smaller, manageable steps that your child can master one at a time. For example if we’re working on tooth brushing we might start with just picking up the toothbrush, then adding toothpaste, then the brushing motion and so on. This step by step approach ensures success and builds confidence.
Positive Reinforcement in Action
Our therapists use specific positive reinforcement techniques tailored to what motivates your child. This might include verbal praise, preferred activities, small rewards or access to favorite toys. The key is timing – reinforcement happens immediately after the desired behavior to strengthen the connection.
Ongoing Data Collection
Throughout each session therapists track your child’s progress using data collection methods. We record which skills your child is mastering, how often behaviors occur and how quickly they’re learning new concepts. This data helps us adjust the treatment plan in real time to ensure maximum progress.
The therapist works with the behavior analyst to create and implement a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan to address your child’s specific needs. Over time the therapist helps your child expand their interests and develop new skills and behaviors.
Data collection is a cornerstone of effective ABA therapy and what sets it apart from other approaches. At Scottsdale Pediatric Behavioral Services we use systematic data collection to ensure your child is making meaningful progress.
What We Track:
- Frequency of target behaviors (how often specific behaviors occur)
- Duration of activities (how long your child engages in tasks)
- Accuracy of skill performance (percentage of steps completed correctly)
- Response to different teaching strategies
- Progress toward individualized goals
How We Collect Data
Our therapists use digital tracking systems and structured data sheets to record information in real time during sessions. This might include simple tallies, time measurements or detailed notes about your child’s responses to different teaching approaches.
Why Data Matters
This objective information helps us make informed decisions about your child’s treatment. If the data shows a particular strategy isn’t working we can quickly adjust our approach. When data shows progress we can celebrate successes and build on what’s working well.
Sharing Progress with Families
We regularly review this data with families through progress reports and meetings so you can see concrete evidence of your child’s growth and understand exactly how they’re developing new skills.
Our ABA therapists use a variety of evidence based techniques, always selecting the approaches that work best for your individual child:
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT): Breaking skills into small, clear steps and practicing them repeatedly with immediate feedback and reinforcement. Perfect for teaching specific skills like identifying colors or following instructions.
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET): Using your child’s natural interests and daily routines as opportunities to practice skills. If your child loves blocks we might work on counting, colors or requesting during block play.
- Prompting and Prompt Fading: Providing support (physical guidance, verbal cues or visual aids) to help your child succeed then gradually reducing that support as they become more independent.
- Task Analysis: Breaking complex activities (like getting dressed or preparing a snack) into a sequence of smaller steps and then teaching each step systematically.
- Positive Reinforcement Systems: Creating individualized reward systems that motivate your child to engage in therapy and practice new behaviors. This might include token systems, preferred activity schedules or immediate social praise.
- Behavior Intervention Plans: For challenging behaviors we develop specific strategies that teach appropriate replacement behaviors while reducing problematic ones.
All techniques are implemented with consideration of your child’s learning style, preferences and developmental level to ensure therapy remains engaging and effective.
Arizona’s Premier Pediatric ABA Treatment Facility.
Offering a Warm Welcome to Children and Families From Our Scottsdale Location.
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The moment you set foot in our clinic, you’ll notice we’re different.
Our engaging, comfortable, and state-of-the-art grounds and classrooms create a warm space that you and your child will be happy to claim as a second home.
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