ABA Services for Adults

Autism/Applied Behavioral Services

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It can improve social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. The ultimate goal is to support the individual to become an active participant within his or her family, home and community.

At the Edinburg Center, Autism (ABA) Services are provided to adults aged 22 years and older, with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A team consisting of a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst / Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Behavior Technician provide services in the home or community. The team works closely with the individual and any caregivers to create and implement a Treatment Plan, based on the person’s current abilities. The Treatment Plan focuses on teaching socially appropriate behavior including adaptive and communication skills to replace and reduce behaviors that interfere with everyday life. The team assures that strategies used during direct instruction for each individual, are carried over throughout the day with all care providers.

Massachusetts Service Area: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Burlington, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lowell, Maynard, Medford, Lowell, Waltham, Watertown, Wilmington, Winchester.

Community Based Day Services (CBDS)

A-Street Day Program is a Community Based Day Service (CBDS) where individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive Applied Behavior Analysis services in a center-based, community setting. The program is supported by Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts/Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Behavior Technicians. The team works closely with the individual and any caregivers to create and implement a Treatment Plan, based on the person’s current abilities. The Treatment Plan focuses on teaching functional living skills, leisure skills, social skills, and reducing interfering behaviors that impact everyday life by teaching communication skills and socially appropriate replacement behaviors. The enriched environment allows the individual to learn through Natural Environment Teaching and increases opportunities to generalize skills. The goal is to support the individual to become an active participant in their family, home, and community. Referrals for Community Based Day Services are made through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).