Desta ABA ProVIDES Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy

At Desta ABA, we focus on the skills that matter most to you and your child. After conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), we create personalized goals tailored to your child's unique needs. Some of the key skills we teach include:

• Imitation Skills: A foundational skill for learning other behaviors.
• Functional Communication: Using words, gestures, or pictures to communicate needs and wants.
• Play Skills: Learning how to play appropriately with toys and engage with others.
• Social Skills: Initiating interactions, taking turns, and sharing with peers.
• Adaptive Skills: Everyday tasks like dressing, washing hands, toileting, and completing chores (e.g., dishwashing or putting away a backpack).

We work on any skill that is essential for your child's growth and development.

We provide personalized ABA therapy and consulting services for individuals with diverse needs. Our experienced team works with children and individuals diagnosed with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – We specialize in supporting children with autism through evidence-based interventions that promote communication, social skills, and independence.
• Developmental Delays – Helping children reach key milestones by building foundational skills in communication, play, and daily living.
• Speech and Language Delays – Using ABA strategies to enhance communication and functional language development.
• Down Syndrome – Providing tailored support to help individuals develop life skills, social skills, and adaptive behaviors.
•  Intellectual Disabilities Focusing on functional independence and behavioral support through structured, individualized ABA programs.
• Behavioral and Emotional Disorders – Addressing challenging behaviors through evidence-based interventions that promote positive coping skills.
• Other Related Neurodevelopmental Conditions – We provide individualized ABA therapy for a range of additional diagnoses and developmental concerns.

During parent training, we guide parents in supporting their child's learning and behavior in everyday situations. Some of the key skills we teach include:

• Teaching Communication Skills: Helping parents model ways for children to express their needs and feelings.
• Managing Challenging Behaviors: Providing strategies to reduce behaviors like tantrums or aggression.
• Building Skills: Teaching parents how to create opportunities during daily routines to develop important skills, such as playing with others, using the toilet, or doing simple chores.
• Providing Structure: Showing parents how to establish routines that help children feel safe and understand what to expect.
• Generalization of Skills: Reinforcing learned skills in natural environments to ensure long-term success.