ABA Therapy in DFW

ABA Therapy in DFW

Autism is a common behavioral disorder that can significantly impact a child’s success in
social settings and academic environments. While there is not a cure for autism, there are
many highly researched behavioral techniques that can allow individuals with autism to
adapt and change problematic behaviors for more positive future growth.

Autism is a common behavioral disorder that can significantly impact a child’s success in social settings and academic environments. While there is not a cure for autism, there are many highly researched behavioral techniques that can allow individuals with autism to adapt and change problematic behaviors for more positive future growth.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a widely adapted discipline in managing autism
which creates an understanding of behaviors and the way they are affected by
environmental changes in both a physical and social sense. At The Behavior Exchange in
Plano, Frisco and Prosper, every aspect of our services is based on ABA. Our
approach is uniquely designed for every child. From one-on-one sessions to group therapy
and real-life situations, our therapy services are highly personalized to meet your child's unique needs.

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a widely adapted discipline in managing autism which creates an understanding of behaviors and the way they are affected by environmental changes in both a physical and social sense. At The Behavior Exchange in Plano, Frisco and Prosper, every aspect of our services is based on ABA. Our approach is uniquely designed for every child. From one-on-one sessions to group therapy and real-life situations, our therapy services are highly personalized to meet your child's unique needs.

What Is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA)

Applied Behavior Analysis has a broad definition. In the most basic terms, ABA is a system that uses objective data to guide an individual’s behavior. It’s intended to reduce harmful or distracting behaviors while increasing positive behaviors that promote productive learning. Techniques such as positive reinforcement or modeling are often utilized within ABA to achieve the personalized goals of each child based on parent consultations and observations of the child.

Applied Behavior Analysis has a broad definition. In the most basic terms, ABA is a system that uses objective data to guide an individual’s behavior. It’s intended to reduce harmful or distracting behaviors while increasing positive behaviors that promote productive learning. Techniques such as positive reinforcement or modeling are often utilized within ABA to achieve the personalized goals of each child based on parent consultations and observations of the child.

How Does ABA Affect
People with Autism?

How Does ABA Affect People with Autism?

ABA therapy was originally developed in the 1960s, and it has been
continuously researched and validated since with ongoing peer-
reviewed studies. Through decades of research, ABA has proven to
be highly effective in building life skills—particularly with early
intervention. ABA can also be useful for adults with autism, though
research in this group has not been nearly as extensive.

ABA therapy was originally developed in the 1960s, and it has been continuously researched and validated since with ongoing peer-reviewed studies. Through decades of research, ABA has proven to be highly effective in building life skills—particularly with early intervention. ABA can also be useful for adults with autism, though research in this group has not been nearly as extensive.

What ABA Has To Offer

Personalized therapy

Personalized therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis almost always begins with intensive one-on-one sessions that create areas of focus for therapy. Group therapy and social skill programs may be used down the road or in addition to solo sessions, but these are still guided with the highly personalized attention of ABA.

Personalized therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis almost always begins with intensive one-on-one sessions that create areas of focus for therapy. Group therapy and social skill programs may be used down the road or in addition to solo sessions, but these are still guided with the highly personalized attention of ABA.

Life Skills Development

Through ABA, children may learn a number of essential life skills such as following instructions, language and communication, motor skills, and self-help. These skills are integral to the classroom environment and will serve as valuable life skills in later years as well.

Life Skills Development

Life Skills Development

Through ABA, children may learn a number of essential life skills such as following instructions, language and communication, motor skills, and self-help. These skills are integral to the classroom environment and will serve as valuable life skills in later years as well.

Ongoing Progress

Ongoing Progress

One of the distinctive benefits of ABA is measurement through objective data. This provides a definitive view of the progress that a child is making and the areas where therapy is insufficient.

Ongoing Progress

One of the distinctive benefits of ABA is measurement through objective data. This provides a definitive view of the progress that a child is making and the areas where therapy is insufficient.

We Help Children and Families
Through A Variety of Services!

Behavior Exchange Early Start (B.E.E.S.)

B.E.E.S. helps preschoolers make a smooth transition to the classroom. We use fun activities, including circle time, music and movement, arts and crafts, and sing-a-longs, to encourage learning of important communication, listening, and foundational academic skills that children need to be successful in a school setting.

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Summer Camp

With our ABA therapy Summer Camp, your child can continue to make progress even when school’s not in session. We provide the perfect opportunity to learn about making friends, communicating feelings, interacting appropriately with others, and improving many other behavioral skills, all while having lots of summer-themed fun.

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Social Skills Group

If your school-aged child has trouble interacting with peers or making friends, our Social Skills Group can help! Children are encouraged to participate in fun, age-appropriate activities where they can learn basic to complex skills associated with holding a conversation, being a good sport, and empathizing and relating to others.

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One-on-One Therapy

Most children start here because they need extra time and attention to learn specific skills that are required for advanced programs. Therapy is highly intensive and can be focused on many areas of development, from communication, instruction following, and social interaction to potty training, other self-help skills, and much more.

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Parent Training

Our goal with Parent Training is to empower you with practical ABA techniques that you can easily use anywhere and in any situation with your child. Consistent application of ABA techniques is essential for your child’s success, so we encourage all of our parents and guardians to sign up.

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ARD/IEP Advocacy

Put our experience to work for you and your child during the ARD/IEP process. With as much or as little involvement as you want, our goal as your expert voice is to help align your child’s school environment and behavioral goals to ensure the best outcomes.

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Educator Consultation

Whether you need a targeted solution or an on-going partnership, we provide local educators with highly individualized support delivered in school and via Telehealth if necessary, including standard and functional behavior assessments, IEP support and development, behavior intervention plans, data collection, and teacher in-service and caregiver training.

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Help For You And Your Child Is
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Help For You And Your Child Is Only A Few Clicks Away

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including digital copies of your child's diagnosis report and insurance card. Once we receive your
request, we'll be in touch to schedule a consultation and tour.

Click the yellow button below to get started today! The more information you can provide the better, including digital copies of your child's diagnosis report and insurance card. Once we receive your request, we'll be in touch to schedule a consultation and tour.

If you need help treating a child with an autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issue, developmental
concern, or other special need so they can reach their full potential in school and beyond, please
contact The Behavior Exchange located in Plano, Frisco, or Prosper.

If you need help treating a child with an autism spectrum disorder, behavioral issue, developmental concern, or other special need so they can reach their full potential in school and beyond, please contact The Behavior Exchange located in Plano, Frisco, or Prosper.

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Ashvina attended University of Bombay and graduated with a Bachelors of Commerce. She got her Montessori Diploma in 1985 and taught ever since. Ashvina came to TBE in January of 2016 as Admin Assistant. During the years she got the opportunity to learn and work in different departments such as HR, Finance, Office Manager and Executive Assistant. Last summer TBE bought billing in house and her current focus area is Revenue Cycle Management. She is detail oriented and enjoys working with people. Ashvina volunteers to deliver meals to seniors and local shelters on the weekend. She loves to spend time with her family and grandkids. Ashvina loves her job because she enjoys hearing different points of view, and she feels her contributions help fuel the direction of our company.

Working with children comes naturally to Angela. Her mom was a special education teacher for 30 years and often had Angela join her for Take Your Child to Work Day. And in high school, Angela spent every summer as the nanny for a little boy with an autism spectrum disorder. It was this experience where her passion for working with children with autism started to blossom.

From there, she went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences. She learned about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a non-normative development class and from that moment knew that ABA would be her life’s work.

Angela moved to the DFW area shortly after and began working at The Behavior Exchange as a therapist. She worked on her Master’s in Behavior Analysis at the same time. A year after graduating, she earned certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Now, as a Clinical Director at The Behavior Exchange, she brings a life-long passion to her work, holding a special place in her heart for children with limited language skills and working closely with families to develop healthy sleep habits.

Danielle’s passion for working with families is deeply personal and from the heart. Her younger brother has an autism spectrum disorder, and through their journey as a family, she found her purpose in life as an advocate for individuals with special needs.

After graduating from the University of North Texas with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Danielle began volunteering at The Behavior Exchange. She saw passionate therapists, meaningful change for clients, and families with hope for the future. After a summer of volunteering, she officially joined the team as Director of Admissions and found her home with The Behavior Exchange family.

With her extensive experience working as a client advocate with insurance providers, Danielle perseveres to help individuals of all ages and abilities receive the services they need to reach their full potential. She feels truly honored by each and every family who entrusts The Behavior Exchange to be part of their journey and is committed to the organization’s core values, mission, and goal of being a beacon of hope for the community.

Adam has always had a passion for helping individuals of all ages thrive and reach their full potential. He’s also an enthusiastic musician, songwriter, leader, and devoted family man, who has been helping children and team members grow with The Behavior Exchange since 2010.

Prior to joining the team at The Behavior Exchange, Adam was a mortgage loan consultant and grad student, pursuing his master’s degree in Education at the University of North Texas. He graduated in 2013 and also earned a graduate academic certificate in Autism Intervention. The following year, after years as a Behavior Therapist and seeing first-hand the power of ABA and the meaningful impact it can have on children and their families, Adam became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He then commenced from the Stagen Leadership Academy after completing the Integral Leadership Program (ILP), a 52-week practice-based program designed to develop executives serious about transforming themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

Adam is truly grateful to be a part of a dynamic, inspiring and compassionate team, and he’s dedicated to bettering the lives of all children and their families through the delivery of the highest quality of ABA services, while supporting the amazing team at The Behavior Exchange.

Soraya is from South Africa and moved to Texas in 1996. She graduated from The University of Texas and pursued a career, at that time, in Education. Soraya taught at a Montessori school for a few years and then took on a leadership role.

During her time in the education system, Soraya realized her passion was to assist children with special needs. So she joined The Behavior Exchange as a therapist, transitioned into a supervisory role in 2017, and a year and a half later, was promoted to Clinical Operations Manager.

She quickly learned the ins and outs of ABA operations and scheduling and successfully collaborates across departments to ensure The Behavior Exchange continues to provide quality services to clients and their families. She’s thankful to be part of such an amazing organization and excited to see what the future holds.

You could say Walter’s career started when he spent hours as a young child drawing superheroes and coloring maps. This passion, along with extraordinary swimming skills, landed him a full swimming scholarship at Texas Christian University, where he graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Graphics.

During the next 13 years, his design and art direction skills, conceptual-thinking abilities, and marketing-savvy know-how were honed at a few prestigious advertising and marketing agencies around the Dallas area. In the mid 2000s, he helped his wife Tammy Cline-Soza (founder and CEO of The Behavior Exchange) create a unique and concise brand for her new business. From logos and websites to uniforms, brand voice and visuals, Walter has been the main creative force for all things The Behavior Exchange.

Aside from giving birth to The Behavior Exchange brand, Walter is helping Tammy raise two amazing, beautiful children, River and Sierra. In his spare time (the two minutes he’s got per week), you can find Walter illustrating iconic landmarks of Dallas and Texas or looking around for this next open-water swim. Once he gets back in shape.

After 20 years of building The Behavior Exchange, literally from the ground up,
Tammy couldn’t be more proud of the team, culture, and organization that it has become.

As a family helping families, The Behavior Exchanges looks for opportunities that will make the biggest impact and produce life-changing outcomes – for clients, families, and even for team members. Tammy believes that if a team, a family, a community takes care of each other, the possibilities are endless and the relationships built along the way can make life more enriching and challenges easier to navigate. You could say her goal has been to build a kind of utopia full of support, love, and expertise that brings the best services possible to the community and ensures more families have access to those services.

Tammy and her family have dedicated their lives to the mission of The Behavior Exchange and continue to grow, learn, cultivate, challenge, support, and create better models for success. To that end, she is committed to her own leadership development and actively participates in advanced training, mentoring, and deep self-exploration on how to live out her purpose to love and support her family and help others reach their full potential. She takes her position very seriously and tries to serve as a channel for what the universe wants to come to fruition.

She also loves travel, gardening, being creative, MUSIC!, tennis, yoga, meditation, journaling, reading, being in nature, adventures, and more than anything, spending time with her husband Walter and their two beautiful children, River and Sierra.