In-Home ABA Therapy in Westminster & Orange County

ABA where your child lives, plays and learns

In-home ABA brings Applied Behavior Analysis to your home. Your child works on goals in the place where they spend the most time, during the routines that matter most to your family: getting dressed, mealtimes, playtime, bath and bedtime. It is the heart of what we do at United Autism Therapy, and we provide it to families throughout Westminster and Orange County.

Because skills are taught where your child will actually use them, there is less to “transfer” from one setting to another. You also get a front-row seat. You see strategies in action and can practice them with your child’s therapist right there. Read more about the benefits of in-home ABA therapy.

How in-home ABA works

1. Free consultation. We talk about your child, your concerns and your goals, and explain how in-home therapy works. Request a consultation or call (714) 709-7819.
2. Insurance and authorization. We help you understand your coverage and start any authorization your plan requires. See insurance & Medi-Cal.
3. Assessment at home. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) observes your child, talks with you about daily routines and identifies strengths and needs.
4. An individualized plan. Goals are written for real moments in your day, such as asking for a snack, following a bedtime routine or handling the end of screen time.
5. Regular home sessions. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works with your child one-on-one, under the BCBA’s supervision. BCBA vs RBT: who does what?
6. Parent coaching and progress reviews. Your BCBA tracks progress data, updates the plan and coaches you so skills carry over between sessions.

Our step-by-step guide on how to start in-home ABA therapy covers what to prepare for each step.

What a home session looks like

Every session follows your child’s plan, but most include a mix of:

• Connection and play. Sessions start with activities your child enjoys, so learning begins on a positive note.
• Teaching built into routines. Skills like requesting, waiting, turn-taking or following directions are practiced during snack time, play or cleaning up.
• Short, focused practice for skills that need extra repetition.
• Breaks and choices, so your child stays comfortable and engaged.
• Data collection, so the BCBA can see what is working.
• A quick check-in with you about how the session went and what to practice.

For a closer look, read what happens during an in-home ABA session.

Goals built around family routines

At home, ordinary moments become learning opportunities. Depending on your child’s needs, goals may focus on:

• Communication — asking for help, making choices, answering questions
• Mealtimes — sitting with the family, trying new foods, requesting
• Self-care — dressing, handwashing, brushing teeth, toileting routines
• Play and siblings — sharing, taking turns, joining a game
• Transitions — leaving the park, ending screen time, getting in the car
• Safety — staying with a caregiver, responding to their name

See more examples in ABA in everyday family routines and ABA therapy goals.

Who in-home ABA may suit

In-home ABA can be a good fit when:

• Goals center on home routines, such as sleep, toileting, mealtimes or getting ready in the morning
• Your child is very young or finds new places hard
• Transportation or scheduling makes regular center visits difficult
• You want hands-on coaching in your own space
• Behaviors that concern you happen mostly at home

Some children do best with a mix of settings. Your BCBA may recommend combining home sessions with center-based ABA or school-based support. Our guide to center-based vs. in-home ABA explains the differences.

Your role as a parent

Families are part of every in-home program. A parent or caregiver generally needs to be home during sessions, and we will invite you to join in, ask questions and practice strategies with support. Parent training is included, and our article on supporting ABA therapy at home has ideas for the time between sessions.

Preparing your home

You do not need to buy special materials or rearrange your house. A space with fewer distractions, access to your child’s favorite toys or snacks, and a predictable session time usually help. Our checklist for preparing your home for ABA walks through space, safety, materials and scheduling.

Service area

We serve families in Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino and Santa Clara Counties. In-home ABA is launching in Orange County first, so availability in the other counties can depend on your neighborhood and schedule, so the quickest way to confirm is to call (714) 709-7819, Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM, or request a consultation. See all of our service areas.

Every child progresses at their own pace, and no provider can promise specific results. What we can promise is an individualized plan, clear communication and a team that treats your child and your home with respect.