ABA Therapy
At the ROOTS Clinic at APL, we believe that every learner is the expert of their own experience. Our approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming, and deeply person-centered. We prioritize collaboration, autonomy, and trust in every interaction—placing the learner’s voice, needs, and values at the heart of all we do. Through assent-based practices and a commitment to dignity and joy, we help learners grow on their own terms in environments that feel safe, respectful, and empowering.
Overview of Services
Our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services are specifically tailored to each student to focus on building skills that will have a meaningful impact on their ability to meet their personal goals, participate with their peers as independently and effectively as possible, and include students’ voices throughout the process.
During the school day, the Roots Clinic simultaneously embeds learning and skill development opportunities to promote better attending, communication and self-advocacy, emotional and behavioral regulation, social relationship building, and independence with navigating the learning environment.
Because our goal is to embed every possible learning opportunity into the school day, we place a high priority on coordination of care, including parent education and collaboration with other providers on the student’s team both inside and outside our walls.
The Roots Clinic at APL is licensed by the Department of Health, Division of Behavioral Health Resources as a Licensed Behavioral Health Agency to deliver ABA services.