Daily routines are full of learning opportunities. In-home ABA therapy helps children build communication, follow routines, and manage behavior during real activities like meals, play, and transitions. Children learn best in the places they know. That’s why Arluna offers BCBA-led, one-to-one ABA therapy in the home, delivered through a neurodiversity-affirming, assent-based approach that emphasizes engagement, respect, and responsiveness to each child’s needs and readiness to learn.
Families often prefer In-home ABA therapy because it allows children to learn and practice skills in the place where they spend most of their time. Working in the comfort of home helps build communication, behavior, and daily living skills in real situations like play, mealtimes, routines, and transitions. Therapy is directly connected to the routines and expectations families experience throughout the day.
ABA therapy helps children with autism develop skills across key areas including communication and language, social interaction, emotional regulation, behavior management, play, learning readiness, and independence. Each skill is taught in small steps and practiced through structured, real-world learning opportunities.
Children practice these skills through a combination of play, guided activities, and daily experiences across home, school, and community settings. This includes working on communication, participating in play, following directions, managing emotions, and building early learning and school readiness skills.
Parents are also able to observe sessions and take part in them. This makes it easier to carry strategies into the rest of the day and keep progress consistent.
Families of children with autism often see challenges show up during daily routines at home. In-home ABA therapy provides support for these situations as they happen.
This service may benefit children who need support with:
Therapy is built around your child’s daily routines and goals. Learning happens through both planned activities and everyday situations.
Building skills for turn-taking, peer play, greetings, conversation, and reading social cues.
Asking for help, labeling objects, using simple phrases, or responding to questions during meals or play.
Practicing steps for getting dressed, brushing teeth, cleaning up toys, following multi-step instructions, or transitioning to new tasks.
Identifying feelings, calming strategies, and responding to frustration or disappointment during everyday routines.
Parents are welcome to observe activities and receive coaching on reinforcement of skills outside of sessions. We also regularly communicate progress and needs.
We collaborate with school teams and IEPs, including mental health, speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure consistent support across home and other settings.
Our ABA therapy incorporates play-based learning and uses an assent-based, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach that respects each child’s comfort and engagement as they build communication, social, and daily living skills in meaningful ways. Families are kept informed throughout the process and provided with clear guidance and practical strategies to support progress outside of sessions.
ABA therapy at home allows your child and their therapist to focus on developing skills that are integrated into their home environment and daily routines. We can focus on challenges like doing chores and participating in family routines in addition to standard therapy skills. At Arluna we believe in doing therapy in the places where life happens.
Your child’s therapy plan will be based on their needs. Some children may need full-time care, while others may benefit from a few hours a week.
Sessions are designed to fit naturally into your family’s schedule, without the need to travel or commute to a clinic. This makes it easier to build therapy into the parts of your day that are already happening, rather than adding extra time or appointments across town.
Depending on your child’s age and goals, therapy may also take place in community settings such as parks, stores, or other real-world environments. This helps children practice skills where they will actually use them, supporting greater independence and confidence in daily life.
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) completes an initial assessment and creates an individualized treatment plan based on your child’s needs. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) then provides one-to-one therapy, while the BCBA oversees progress and adjusts the plan over time.
Sessions focus on communication, daily routines, social skills, emotional regulation, and behavior support through structured activities and play. Parents also receive guidance and coaching to support progress at home.
To get started, complete a secure intake form and a member of our team will reach out with next steps.
When therapy takes place at home, parents or a caregiver must be present, however you do not need to participate in the session. While the therapy itself is one-on-one, working on family interactions and empowering parents to support the work being done is critical.
Good news: ABA therapy is covered by most major insurance plans due to federal and state mandates for children with a formal autism diagnosis. Coverage can vary by plan, but our team handles the process for you, including verifying benefits, obtaining prior authorizations, and explaining any out-of-pocket costs before services begin.
You can view the insurance plans we currently accept on our homepage. If you don’t see your plan listed, reach out! Our team is always adding new partners and is happy to check your coverage.
Every child’s needs are different. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) determines recommended hours after a comprehensive assessment of your child’s goals, strengths, and areas of need.
In general, focused ABA may range from about 10–20 hours per week for specific skill areas or targeted goals, while comprehensive ABA may range from about 20–30 hours per week for broader developmental support. These recommendations are regularly reviewed and adjusted as your child makes progress, with the goal of reducing hours over time when appropriate.
We are accepting new clients! Complete our secure, HIPAA-compliant intake form to tell us about your child’s needs. Our intake team will review your information and reach out to discuss how therapy can support your child’s development.