About
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis is the scientific approach to understanding why we do the things that we do.
ABA therapy is simply: learning what in our environment causes us to make the everyday choices that we make, then applying that understanding to kids who really need it to make significant progress in their development.
Is ABA therapy only for autism?
No. Applied behavior analysis is a scientific approach to teaching, not only for teaching kids with autism. But we’ve learned through research that it happens to be the most effective treatment for kids with autism. These techniques of ABA therapy have been shown to work over and over again. ABA is just using that understanding to help people overcome their challenges.
How does ABA therapy work?
Children learn best when they’re engaged, happy and having fun. When children are excited to spend time with us, we can capture their attention and make a tremendous impact.
Young children learn best through play, so that’s how we teach. Whether it’s tossing a ball, blowing bubbles, or pushing on the swing—these are all perfect opportunities to teach communication and social behaviors like requesting, turn-taking, and learning patience. These skills build the foundational tools that your child will use to engage their teacher, develop meaningful friendships, and navigate the world with independence.
Your Partners in Progress
We walk alongside you in your child’s journey—from enrollment to kindergarten.
Our masters-level professionals work together to craft a plan, track progress, and bring the learning home.
Your child will have a dedicated Program Supervisor who develops their customized learning plan, implements new teaching strategies, and makes adjustments to keep the momentum going.
Ali Lamanna, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Ateara Taylor
Director of Operations
Evyn Zelnio, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Jenni Bontrager, BCBA
Clinical Director
Jessica Celedon, BCBA
Clinical Director
Kim Richardson, BCBA
Assistant Clinical Director
Lauren VanZuiden, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Takisha Walls, BCBA
Assistant Clinical Director
Terra Johnson, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Zahra Hadi, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Tyler Taufer, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Meghan Branche, BCBA
Program Supervisor
Our Learning Environment
Kids learn best when they’re having fun.
At Elevation, every detail is designed to engage their attention, stretch their abilities, and foster new friendships. From social groups, mealtime, and outdoor play, they will have endless opportunities to enjoy favorite activities build new strengths.
