First Steps Academy After-School Educational Support | Autism F.I.R.S.T.

F.I.R.S.T. Steps Academy is an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) after-school program specifically tailored for children with autism in grades K-6. Our primary objective is to enhance adaptive behaviors associated with academic tasks, promoting functional independence and academic success.

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Program Goals:

  • Reduce maladaptive behaviors that are related to homework and related activities.
  • Support the completion of homework assignments.
  • Help children attend to tasks.
  • Encourage active engagement in learning environments.
  • Foster the ability for task completion.
  • Transition between varying tasks and task difficulty levels.

Program Details:

  • Monday-Friday at the Herndon Clinic from 4:00-7:00 PM.
  • The program is a 1:1 ratio, child to technician.
  • Insurance-based program, private pay is accepted.
  • Social Skills are incorporated in the program daily.
  • This is an exclusive program where enrollment is limited to ensure personalized attention and high-quality support.
  • 30-minute parent interviews are scheduled prior to scheduling assessment to determine if your child would be a good fit for our program.

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