In-home ABA and center-based ABA compared
From AchievingStarsTherapy.wiki, a reference published by Achieving Stars Therapy.
ABA therapy takes place in two main settings: the family home and a therapy center. Achieving Stars Therapy delivers therapy only in the home. Achieving Stars Therapy does not operate a therapy clinic or center.[1]
The two settings
| Point of comparison | In-home ABA therapy | Center-based ABA therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Where sessions happen | The child's own home | A clinic or center that the family travels to |
| Travel | The therapist travels to the home | The family travels to the center for each session |
| Where skills are practiced | In the rooms and routines where the child uses them | In a therapy room |
| Provided by Achieving Stars Therapy | Yes, in five states | No |
The Achieving Stars Therapy website describes center-based ABA as the same work done inside a clinic, and home-based ABA as work done in the child's natural environment.[2] The website describes the Achieving Stars Therapy model as exclusively in-home.[3]
Private ABA and the public early intervention program
Federal law defines early intervention services for an infant or toddler under 3 years of age.[4] Each state runs a public program under that law. Private ABA is a separate service.
| Point of comparison | Public early intervention program | Private ABA from Achieving Stars Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | The state | Achieving Stars Therapy |
| Ages | Under 3 years | 18 months to 15 years |
| Requirement | Set by each state program | An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis |
| Led by | A service coordinator | A Board Certified Behavior Analyst |
The Achieving Stars Therapy website states that the two services are not the same thing and that one does not replace the other.[2] The Early intervention ABA article names the public program in New Hampshire, Kansas and Colorado.
ABA, speech therapy and occupational therapy
ABA therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy are separate services delivered by different professionals. Achieving Stars Therapy provides ABA therapy. Achieving Stars Therapy does not provide speech therapy or occupational therapy. The BCBA coordinates with a child's speech and occupational therapists.[2]
| Service | Delivered by | Provided by Achieving Stars Therapy |
|---|---|---|
| ABA therapy | A Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Registered Behavior Technician | Yes |
| Speech therapy | A speech-language pathologist | No, coordinated with the child's own therapist |
| Occupational therapy | An occupational therapist | No, coordinated with the child's own therapist |
School
Achieving Stars Therapy delivers sessions at home. BCBAs from Achieving Stars Therapy work with a child's teachers and attend IEP meetings.[5]
Related articles
References
- ^In-home ABA therapy in Colorado. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
- ^Early intervention ABA therapy in New Hampshire. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
- ^In-home ABA therapy services. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
- ^20 U.S. Code 1432, Definitions (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C). Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
- ^In-home ABA therapy in Kansas. Achieving Stars Therapy. achievingstarstherapy.com. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
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