Integrated Autism Behavior Services

Autism F.I.R.S.T. is dedicated to supporting children with autism through a variety of specialized programs designed to foster independence and academic success. Serving children as young as two, the F.I.R.S.T. Steps Ahead Day Program offers an immersive, personalized therapeutic experience in Herndon and Chantilly, Virginia, focusing on essential skills for a more independent life. For school-aged children in grades K-6, the F.I.R.S.T. Steps Academy provides an ABA after-school program that enhances adaptive behaviors crucial for academic achievement and personal growth. Unique socialization opportunities are available through Social Skills Groups and Summer Camps, where children can develop emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills in a supportive environment. What sets Autism F.I.R.S.T. apart is its commitment to family-centered care, understanding that autism affects the entire family unit. By fostering strong relationships and providing comprehensive support, Autism F.I.R.S.T. builds trust with families to facilitate long-term positive change. The organization also emphasizes early intervention, backed by groundbreaking research published in Translational Psychiatry, highlighting effective strategies that significantly impact early childhood development for those on the autism spectrum. With multiple locations across Virginia, Autism F.I.R.S.T. remains a beacon of hope and support for families navigating the challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

Blarney Therapy Center is an innovative private practice providing Speech Therapy, Language Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Occupational Therapy services. We serve pediatric clients, ages birth through 21, in a child-centered and play-based approach.

At Blarney, every child is treated as one of our own. Our clients' families become our "Blarney family" as we create a team of excellence to assist your little ones. We take pride in how close of a relationship we develop with our clients. Our mission is to create a therapeutic environment where your therapist is easily accessible to you, whether that be bragging about a speech-language milestone or sharing a recent baseball game win! At Blarney, we get just as excited about it as you do when your child has an accomplishment. This allows us to build rapport with your child quickly. With this environment in mind, we find that our clients are always very engaged, enthusiastic, and motivated during our sessions, This, of course, aids in their compliance to reach their therapeutic goals! Blarney Therapy Center is located in Herndon, Virginia. Blarney offers speech, language, feeding, and occupational therapy services to pediatric clients. We take a child-centered and play-based approach to deliver therapy that occurs in a natural way that is most meaningful to the child. We serve a wide range of difficulties, including: Infant bottle/breastfeeding Childhood apraxia of speech Articulation disorders Phonological disorders Stuttering Expressive & receptive language disorders Late talkers & emergent language Developmental delays selective eating Oral-motor feeding disorders Dysphagia/swallowing Voice and Resonance Augmentative Alternative Communication