Early intervention programming looks different from ABA for older children — more play-based, more foundational, and built around the specific developmental needs of toddlers.
What This Service Includes
Play-based sessions targeting foundational skills — joint attention, imitation, basic requesting, and early social engagement — delivered by an RBT trained specifically in early-childhood ABA methods. See What Is Early Intervention ABA? for a full explanation.
Who This Is For
Toddlers and young children, typically under five, who have recently received an autism diagnosis or are showing developmental concerns significant enough to warrant intervention.
Why Timing Matters
Research consistently supports stronger outcomes when intervention begins early — we cover this directly in Why Early Intervention Matters.
Where We Provide This Service
Available across our full Michigan service area, including Midland, Mount Pleasant, and 18 other communities. Get Started Today — starting the process early matters even before every piece (like a finalized diagnosis) is in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a completed diagnosis before starting?
Insurance-authorized ABA generally requires a diagnosis, but you can begin the intake and insurance verification process in parallel with pursuing an evaluation.
How is this different from ABA for older children?
It's more heavily play-based and focused on foundational developmental skills rather than more complex, later-stage goals.
Can this connect with Michigan's Early On program?
Yes — Early On and ABA therapy can work well together; see our Early On guide for how the two connect. --- *This page is part of our Services guide.*