We provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services focused on helping parents build a stronger co
Here at Communication Lab, we strive to be creative in our approach to helping individuals with autism gain the skills to self-regulate, communicate effectively and be independent. It is our top priority to provide parents with the tools needed to ensure all skills learned during our Direct Care sessions are able to be implemented into your family’s daily lifestyle! Included with our personalized
ABA care plans, we also provide Caregiver Coaching sessions that include sharing regular updates on your child’s progress as we troubleshoot challenges together. Want to learn more about ABA and the next steps after an autism diagnosis? Give us a call or send us a private message to get in touch with our ABA Program team member.
08/01/2025
Meet Angela Garcia Machain — a talented and thoughtful behavior therapist who’s been part of our team for just over a year. She brings a calm determination and genuine care to every session, always ready to support in meaningful ways. She also goes above and beyond for her kiddos by creating new activities and putting her natural art skills in play during her sessions.
In her free time, Angela spends her free time hiking local trails and exploring tide pools. Her deep understanding of the work comes from more than just training — it’s personal, and it shows in the way she connects with the families she serves.
07/30/2025
🌟 Big news from Communication Lab ABA+ Family Services! 🌟
This never happens… but we currently have immediate openings for fall enrollment! 🎉
We pride ourselves on being a neurodiversity-affirming therapy center focused on supporting our learners and their families through personalized, play-based therapy ♾️✨🛝
Spots are rare and filling fast—don’t miss out!
📲 DM us or visit our website to learn more & schedule a tour today!
06/26/2025
Meet Casey, one of our dedicated behavior technicians who’s been part of the team for over a year. ✨Casey is known for his calm, dependable presence and his ability to connect with kids through play and active support.
He takes the time to understand each learner’s needs and tailors sessions to be meaningful, flexible, and ENGAGING. You can always count on Casey to jump into every activity with 110%. Outside of work, Casey is an avid runner🏃 with the Pacific Beach Run Club and is getting into DJing🎧
He’s also working toward a future career as a dental hygienist, with a goal of serving kids who often face barriers to care. 🪥
We’re grateful to have Casey on the team—and so are the kids, who know him best as “Mr. Casey.”
06/25/2025
🛒💬 Meaningful Play in a Real-World Setting Today’s summer camp outing to Tiny Tiger Play Café (San Diego, CA) gave our learners the opportunity to practice important life and social skills through play that was natural, fun, and self-directed.
In this pretend grocery store setup, learners explored: ✔️ Expressing their preferences and making choices ✔️ Engaging in shared play with peers and adults ✔️ Practicing flexible thinking and back-and-forth communication ✔️ Building confidence in a supportive, inclusive space
06/10/2025
🏠 No sensory gym? No problem.
You don’t need fancy tools to support your child’s sensory and movement needs—everyday activities can do the trick!
Movement is essential for all kids, especially those with sensory sensitivities. Try these simple, effective ideas at home:
✔️ Animal walks (bear crawl, crab walk) – build strength, coordination, and body awareness. ✔️ Couch cushion crash zones – provide calming deep pressure input. ✔️ Tug-of-war with a towel – helps with grounding and regulation. ✔️ Laundry basket rides – great for vestibular input and calming the nervous system. ✔️ Pillow squishes – reduce anxiety through gentle pressure. ✔️ Wall push-ups or tunnel crawls – boost strength and coordination. ✔️ Dance party or freeze dance – energize and improve motor planning.
These fun, intentional movements help your child feel more centered, focused, and connected—no gym required!
05/21/2025
Meet the Team: Avery! 🌟 Avery relocated from Texas to San Diego and joined our team swinging! From day one, she’s brought not just skill and dedication—but a warm, calming presence that makes everyone around her feel supported and empowered.
Avery is a soon-to-be Behavior Analyst who leads with heart. Her energy is gentle, grounded, and incredibly genuine. Whether she’s working one-on-one with a kiddo or teaming up with colleagues, she shows up with patience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to care that feels like care.
If you’ve worked with Avery, you know just how special she is—and if you haven’t yet, you’re in for a treat! 💛
05/13/2025
Meet the fabulous Sabrina Diaz! 🌟
She may be small in stature, but our BT, Sabrina, brings a big personality and even bigger heart to our team. Known for her infectious energy and creativity, she has a gift for helping kiddos come out of their shells and feel truly seen.
Sabrina builds strong, lasting relationships with the children and families she supports, blending playful connection with skillful, thoughtful care. She’s a talented behavior therapist who brings fresh ideas and initiative to the table—always going the extra mile to help her clients thrive. Our dear Sabrina is also preparing for an incredible opportunity to take her talents abroad where she will be teaching in Spain in just a few short months, and we couldn’t be happier for her! 💛
05/11/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing autism moms! 💐💛
Today, we celebrate the strength, love, and endless dedication of the moms who show up every day—advocating, navigating, and
nurturing in ways that often go unseen.
You are the expert, the advocate, the comforter, and the constant. You adapt, learn, and lead with fierce love and unwavering
commitment.
To every autism mom in our community: we see you, we appreciate you, and we are honored to walk alongside you. Your care
makes a difference that ripples far beyond today.
Wishing you a day filled with recognition, rest (even a little counts!), and the deep knowing that you are doing an incredible job. 💐
05/07/2025
We’re noticing a shift? 🤔 Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about companies that are moving away from prioritizing the unique needs of their clients. Instead, some are focusing heavily on bottom-line metrics—like lengthy minimum session durations or imposing strict service hour quotas.
While structure and consistency are important, this one-size-fits-all approach overlooks the most crucial element of effective care: the individual.
At Communication Lab, we stand firm in our commitment to an individualized approach—one that puts the needs of our learners and families first. This means tailoring intervention plans and making decisions based on what’s best for each learner, not what’s most convenient for us or most profitable.
We believe that therapy should be adaptive, responsive, and based on the child’s pace, interests, and well-being. It’s not just about meeting numbers—it’s about truly meeting the child where they are. That’s how growth happens.
To us, the clients come first. Always. 💛
04/30/2025
Let’s talk about our “triage” theory and why it matters. 💬✨
One of the core pillars of our neurodiverse-affirming approach is this: regulation before expectation. In the medical world, triage means prioritizing the most urgent needs first. We apply that same thinking to our care model.
Before introducing new demands or goals, we pause and ask: Is this child regulated enough to connect, learn, or grow right now?
If a child is showing signs of dysregulation—whether through big feelings, body language, or behavior—our first job is to support that need, not push past it.
Therapy should feel safe, supportive, and humanizing. 💛 It’s not about checking boxes—it’s about meeting kids where they are and helping them grow into their most authentic selves. That’s real care.
04/28/2025
Having a fun-filled day out at one of our favorite local parks with our Exploration Lab crew! 🛝☀️
Our year-round social programs give us an opportunity to take learning to the next level in novel community settings. There’s no better way to make friends than being outside and learning through play! ✨
04/24/2025
☀️ A look back at the joy and creativity from last summer’s Enrichment Program! 📚🎨🧪
As summer approaches, we’re excited to welcome families back for another season of discovery, growth, and fun.
Be sure to reserve your spot! 📝🌟
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We built Communication Lab to provide tools for caretakers to build a connection with their child so they can freely express themselves and be independent.
We believe that communication is the key to opening endless possibilities. A strong connection is a foundation and gateway to meaningful relationships. We built Communication Lab to provide tools for caretakers to build a connection with their child so they can freely express themselves and be independent.
Establishing a connection with a child with autism can be difficult. Our focus is on improving all aspects of life for families that we work with. We empower caregivers by providing tools to manage any situation through direct care, oversight, and supervision of children and therapists, caregiver coaching and consultation, and conduct analysis-based assessments.
Our vision is based on the collaborative relationship between our Communication Lab team and the families we serve. We choose to be scientific and meticulous in our approach which allows us to build new behaviors that will lead to improved communication, a strong connection, and a deeper understanding between caregivers and their children. Life should always be fulfilling and rewarding.
Our founding team has over 20 years of combined experience in behavioral therapy, education, and medical technology. We’ve spent countless hours observing communication struggles between a caregiver and child where the result is the bond between them is adversely affected. Our programs focus on improving communication including expressing oneself, listening to others, and understanding the complexity of language. We base our decisions on a systematic analysis of our data and constantly discover and analyze new data to help us set personalized goals, leading to a higher rate of successful outcomes.
We’re constantly working on new tools and updating our programs to meet the highest compliance standard of excellence. We look forward to working with you in the future and hope you choose to work with us.
