ACES - Austin

Children's Autism Center is dedicated to providing specialized ABA therapy for children with autism and developmental delays. Serving a diverse range of children, the center focuses on individualized care tailored to each child's unique needs and abilities. The core mission is to enhance communication, behavior, and social skills through a collaborative approach involving families and skilled professionals. The center's programs include parent training, which empowers families to implement effective behavior strategies at home, ensuring consistency across environments. Unlike traditional methods that rely on repetitive drills, the center employs a play-based learning approach designed by BCBAs to make therapy both effective and enjoyable. The vibrant clinic environment features developmentally appropriate toys and sensory experiences, along with indoor and outdoor playgrounds that encourage physical activity and social interaction. Collaboration with in-house speech therapists and external providers ensures comprehensive care. As a training clinic, the center supports staff pursuing ABA certification, guaranteeing high-quality therapy for all children. Community events and educational sessions further support families by addressing important topics such as special needs trusts and transitioning to school, fostering an informed and supportive community network.

Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education in Round Rock, Texas, offers comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children and adolescents with autism. Located at 1650 Round Rock Avenue, their center provides a supportive and engaging environment where learners can build communication, social, and daily living skills. Cultivate serves families from Round Rock, Austin, Georgetown, Hutto, and Cedar Park. Their evidence-based services include clinic-based therapy, in-home therapy, and school-based support, ensuring that intervention is delivered in the most effective setting for each child. They utilize the principles of ABA to reduce challenging behaviors and promote independence. Cultivate's team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) creates individualized treatment plans that also include extensive parent training to foster success at home. The Round Rock center features play areas for social skill development and structured spaces for learning. Cultivate is committed to compassionate, inclusive care and is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE).

Empower Therapy is a comprehensive pediatric therapy provider in Round Rock, Texas, offering a multidisciplinary approach to child development. With over 10 years of service in Texas, they specialize in helping children with neurological differences, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, develop the essential life, communication, and social skills required for daily independence. Their team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists working together to support the whole child. Empower Therapy utilizes intensive one-on-one education programs based on the scientific principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In addition to ABA, they offer Occupational Therapy to improve daily living skills through a function-based approach, and Speech Therapy to address communication disorders. Their inclusive services also feature Peer Social Groups where children of similar ages interact to improve relationship skills, listening, and emotional development. The center provides a supportive environment with counseling for individuals and families, and life coaching to foster personal and social growth. With multiple locations in Round Rock, Empower Therapy is dedicated to helping every child achieve a purposeful and independent life.