ABA therapy that follows your child's lead
One-to-one, play-based ABA in Ann Arbor.
For children ages 2 to 10, led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and working hand in hand with our speech and occupational therapists, all under one roof.
- Ages
- 2 to 10
- Schedule
- 10 to 25 hours a week
- Same building
- Speech and OT on site
Insurance we accept for ABA
Not sure if your plan covers ABA? Give us a call and our intake team will walk you through it.
- Medicaid through Washtenaw County Community Mental HealthAccepted
- Private payAccepted
Commercial plans coming soon, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health, and McLaren. Join our interest list and we'll reach out as soon as your plan is accepted.
Join the interest listWhat ABA looks like at Anwar
Anwar means light. We bring it to every session.
Our ABA program is one to one and built around play, for children ages 2 to 10 at our Ann Arbor clinic. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst leads your child's plan, and because our speech and occupational therapists work in the same building, your child's whole team stays on the same page.
What ABA Helps With
Every goal is chosen with your family after a full assessment. These are the areas our program is built around.
Requesting and labeling
Asking for what they need, naming the world around them, and building toward conversation, with vocal speech, signs or AAC, whichever fits your child.
Independent living skills
Toileting, feeding, dressing and safety skills that make each day easier at home.
Receptive learning & attending
Following directions, sitting with a task and listening for what comes next.
Social skills
Turn-taking, greetings, joining in and building friendships with peers.
Play & imitation skills
Copying actions, exploring toys in new ways and playing alongside others.
School readiness
Group routines, transitions and classroom skills, with adaptive schedules for kindergarteners.
Safety skills
Staying close, responding to their name and understanding everyday dangers.
How Treatment Works
Here is what to expect, step by step.
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Comprehensive assessment
Your BCBA uses evidence-based tools to map your child's strengths and needs before any authorization is requested.
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An individualized treatment plan
Goals for your child and for your family, a behavior intervention plan when needed, and a transition and discharge plan from day one, so services always point toward independence.
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Daily 1:1 sessions with a technician
A Behavior Technician or Registered Behavior Technician works with your child every session, using Natural Environment Teaching and Discrete Trial Teaching.
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Weekly BCBA supervision
Your BCBA observes sessions and coaches the technician every week, providing 5 to 20% supervision so treatment stays responsive and ethical.
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Caregiver training & progress reviews
Regular meetings with your BCBA to review data, practice strategies for home and school, and update goals as your child grows.
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Reassessment & next steps
Before each reauthorization we reassess to decide together whether to continue, reduce hours or transition out of services.
A Day at Anwar
Hours are tailored to each child and set with you after the assessment. Sessions run in focused blocks, so therapy fits around naps, preschool and school instead of replacing them.
Morning. Ideal for ages 2 to 5. Early skills, play and communication while energy is highest.
No ABA sessions. Children can attend speech or OT down the hall as needed.
Afternoon. Ideal for ages 4 to 6, with adaptive schedules for kindergarteners.
After school. For school-age children who need less intensive support.
Your Care Team
Your child works with the same technician day to day, supervised by a BCBA who knows your family by name.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Assesses your child, writes the treatment plan, supervises the technician weekly and leads caregiver training. Collaborates with speech and OT.
- Caseload
- 6 to 8 children
- Supervision
- 5 to 20% weekly
Behavior Technician
Provides 1:1 treatment every session and collects the data that guides your child's plan. Completes 40 hours of ABA training plus ongoing monthly training.
- Caseload
- 1 to 2 children
- Supervised
- Every week
Clinical Director
Oversees the ABA program, meets with every BCBA weekly and ensures the program stays ethical, consistent and family-centered.
Speech & occupational therapists
On site in Ann Arbor. Your BCBA coordinates with them so communication and sensory goals reinforce each other.
Getting Started
Most families are ready to begin once insurance authorizes the initial assessment. We handle the paperwork with you.
Reach out
Call, email or reach out through our contact form. Our team will answer your questions and confirm we are a fit.
Confirm eligibility
We need a current autism diagnosis and a prescription for ABA from a pediatrician or psychologist. We verify your benefits for you.
Ages 2 to 10. Washtenaw County CMH now, commercial plans coming soon.Initial assessment
Your BCBA meets your child and family, completes the assessment and submits the treatment plan for authorization.
Begin services
We match your child with a technician, set your weekly schedule and hold a family orientation before day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that isn't here? Call us at (734) 224-9121.
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis is an evidence-based, therapeutic practice that targets behavior. In practice that means reducing behaviors that get in the way and increasing communication, safety, play, social and daily living skills.
Who qualifies for ABA at AHT?
We are enrolling children ages 2 to 10 with a current autism diagnosis and a prescription for ABA from a pediatrician or psychologist.
What goals will my child work on?
Goals are individualized. After the initial assessment, your BCBA builds a treatment plan with your family. Goals may include behavior reduction, communication, social skills, safety skills and independence at home.
How involved will our family be?
Very. We encourage families to take part throughout treatment. Your BCBA meets with you regularly to track progress, work on caregiver goals and talk through concerns.
How many hours a week are services?
It depends on your child. Your BCBA recommends hours after the initial assessment, and we will never recommend more than your child actually needs. Sessions run in morning, afternoon or after-school blocks, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 7:30 PM and Saturdays 10 AM to 2 PM.
Who will be working with my child?
A clinical team of a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and a BCBA. The technician provides 1:1 services daily and the BCBA supervises your child's program and the technician every week.
Can my child receive speech or OT at the same time?
Yes. Speech and occupational therapy are offered in the same Ann Arbor clinic, and the daily schedule includes a midday window so children can attend without missing ABA.
Which insurance do you accept?
Right now we accept Medicaid through Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, and we also offer private pay. Commercial plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Priority Health and McLaren, are coming soon. Call us and we will verify your benefits before you commit.
Visit Us in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor clinic
2900 Golfside Rd, Suite 6
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
2nd floor of the Golfside Professional Building
Have a question about ABA?
Reach out through our contact form and a member of our team will get back to you within one business day. Please don't include medical records; we'll request those securely once we connect.
Contact usJoin Our Team
- BCBA
- Behavior Technician / RBT