12/16/2025
For a long time, it’s been assumed that neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy and ABA centers can’t collaborate—or that going into an ABA center “isn’t an option.” Here’s what we’ve learned in real life:
Many of the clients who need robust communication support spend much of their day in ABA centers because the public school system often can’t meet their needs. So we showed up—consistently—and over the past 3.5 years we’ve navigated this landscape with a lot of trial, error, and growth. At one point, our team was traveling to 30+ centers weekly.
Slowly but surely, we found what matters most: true partners in treatment—neurodiversity-affirming ABA centers and BCBAs who share our goal for independence, dignity, and acceptance of all forms of communication (not just spoken words). AAC, pointing, signs, scripts, body language—communication is communication. 💛
This photo is a perfect snapshot of that spirit: Ms. Alyssa and Miss Alyssa (serving Cindy Lou Who 🎄✨) an administrator at a partnered center, helping hold down the fort at Action Behavior Centers in The Woodlands. We’re truly thankful for teams who collaborate with us and our SLPAs weekly to support our shared clients.
Parent tip: Before enrolling your child in any center, consider asking:
1. “Do you collaborate with outside providers (SLP/OT/PT)?”
2. “How do you support AAC and total communication?”
3. “How do you coordinate goals across the team?”
A center that doesn’t welcome collaboration can be a red flag—because no one provider can (or should) do it all.
To our community partners: thank you for choosing collaboration, respect, and shared care. Teamwork truly makes the dream work. 🤝💫
