Bringing Quality ABA Therapy to Your Doorstep

What Are ABA In Home & In Community Therapy Services?

Our ABA In-Home Therapy goes beyond your front door—we provide personalized care wherever your child needs support, whether at home, school, daycare, or in the community. Bringing specialized ABA therapy to the heart of where it counts – your household. We deliver empathetic assistance, customized aid, and prioritize teamwork with the family.

Help Your Child Thrive

In Home ABA Services For Autism Therapy

We offer in-home ABA Therapy in both North Carolina and Arizona.

Community Services in: Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Avondale, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, & Buckeye.

Community Services In: Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Morrisville, Clayton, Cleveland, Selma, Smithfield, Benson, Winston Salem, Greensboro, Kernersville, High Point, Four Oaks, Wilmington & Wilson Mills.

Personalized Therapy to Support Your Child’s Growth at Home

What Are ABA In Home Therapy Services?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a science-backed method mainly used to help children with autism improve their communication, social behavior, and daily living skills. It works on the principle that behavior is influenced by the environment. Through reinforcement, ABA encourages socially appropriate behavior and reduces challenging or maladaptive behaviors.

A key part of ABA therapy is to assess the child’s current skill sets and interests, which then helps to create a personalized behavior intervention plan. The effectiveness of these plans is regularly reviewed to ensure they are working. This tailored approach makes ABA a valuable tool for developing important life skills and managing difficult behaviors.

Why Choose Cardinal for At Home ABA Therapy?

When you choose Cardinal, you’re choosing a dedicated partner for your child’s success. Our caring, well-trained team uses the latest proven ABA techniques. We work to make care plans that suit each child’s unique needs.

Our in-home services in Arizona and North Carolina ensure your child learns and grows in a comfortable, familiar environment. We prioritize scheduling that both meets your child’s needs and fits your family’s life for consistent progress and learning.

Compassionate, Certified Team: Our therapists are highly trained in ABA principles and dedicated to supporting your child’s progress.

Personal Connection: Here at Cardinal, therapy plans are meticulously designed to cater to each unique child’s needs, harmonizing with the distinct rhythms of your family’s lifestyle.

In the Familiarity of Home: By facilitating learning within the child’s safe haven, home based aba therapy enables immediate application of newfound skills into their day-to-day activities.

Family Collaboration: We partner with you to learn techniques and support your child between sessions.

Benefits of Choosing ABA Therapy At Home

Supporting Your Child’s Development in a Familiar Environment

Many children with autism prefer in-home ABA therapy because of the numerous benefits it offers. This therapy approach can be more effective because children learn in their familiar surroundings. This aids in incorporating the learned skills into their daily lives. Here’s more on the advantages of home-based therapy:

A familiar environment minimizes the anxiety often caused by new places and people.

Children practice and learn new skills immediately within their daily routines, promoting effective application of what they learn.

A unique aspect of Cardinal’s in-home ABA therapy is the emphasis on the engagement of parents and caregivers, enabling an environment where they can both contribute to and learn from the therapy sessions.

Cardinal’s skilled therapists painstakingly design each child’s treatment plan, taking into account their unique needs and specific home environment. This attention to detail ensures a therapy regimen that addresses the child’s specific challenges and capitalizes on their strengths.

By bringing therapy to the comfort of your own home, Cardinal eliminates the need for stressful travel and time-consuming trips to therapy clinics.

 

Individualized Care for Optimal Development and Growth

Cardinal's Personalized Approach to ABA Therapy

At Cardinal, we believe each child’s ABA therapy must be tailored to their unique needs. We begin with a thorough evaluation to craft a personalized therapy plan aimed at the child’s behavioral goals. As the child progresses, we adjust our methods to suit their changing skills.

Providing therapy at home does more than ensure comfort – it also enables children to apply their new skills in their daily life. Our in-home ABA therapy teaches children essential life and social skills in a comfortable and relaxing setting. We involve caregivers heavily in our methodology, equipping them with effective ABA techniques for managing behavior and offering ongoing support.

Each therapy session is guided by a competent behavior technician or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)), committed to helping your child learn and adapt to new skills, handle challenging situations, and maximize their potential both at home and elsewhere.

Our partnership extends beyond your child – we work closely with YOU! Coaching for parents is a fundamental part of our strategy, providing you with the knowledge and techniques to steadfastly back your child’s daily advancement.

Ensuring Your Child's Progress with

Insurance and Payment Flexibility

At Cardinal, we strive to make our in-home ABA therapy services both accessible and affordable. We partner with multiple insurance companies and offer flexible payment plans to accommodate various budgets.

We truly believe that financial difficulties should never stand in the way of a child’s needed care. Our aim is to aid your child’s development without causing financial strain, and we are fully committed to supporting their growth every step of the journey.

Resources for Autism Caregivers:

Your ABA Information Hub

We understand that caring for a child with autism can be complex. You’re never alone with Cardinal. We view parents and caregivers as an integral part of our team. With Cardinal, you’ll always find reliable information and steadfast support.

 

Embracing Comprehensive Care

Collaborative, Safe, and Early Intervention Strategies

At the Cardinal Pediatric Therapies, our ethos centers around integration and teamwork in delivering care.

Collaboration is the backbone of our strategy. We cultivate strong ties with families, educational institutions, and other influential individuals in the child’s life. Such a cohesive approach significantly amplifies the effectiveness of our in-home ABA therapy. Through these valuable partnerships, we create a nurturing network that accelerates your child’s progress.

The safety of each child is of uttermost importance to us. We vouch for it by implementing stringent safety measures and conducting comprehensive background screenings for our therapists. Our commitment to your child’s safety is unwavering, evident in the robust safety guidelines we adhere to, inclusive of comprehensive background checks on our team members.

We greatly advocate for early intervention, recognizing that initiating ABA therapy at an early stage drives superior outcomes. We are firm believers in the benefits of early action. Our in-home service model allows rapid initiation of therapy, paving the way for your child’s future success.

We are steadfastly committed to bringing care to your doorstep, eliminating the hurdle of travel, and making therapy services reach everyone. With our home-based services, prompt treatment is a certainty, laying a bedrock for your child’s intellectual growth and learning.

 

Your Questions About In-Home

ABA Therapy Answered

The in-home delivery of ABA therapy allows for a unique, one-on-one learning setting, fostering natural growth and learning within the comfort of your own home. Home-based therapy offers relevant, personalized interventions, and realistic day-to-day learning opportunities, and greater involvement for the family members and caregivers.

The timeframe for each ABA home therapy session is individualized, taking into account the unique needs of the child and the goals set out in the therapy plan. Generally, an individual session might last anywhere from two hours to six  hours, with the frequency ranging from several sessions per week to daily sessions.
The matching of therapists with families for in-home therapy considers several factors such as the therapist’s area of expertise, the child’s specific requirements, geographical proximity, and scheduling needs. A successful therapy journey relies heavily on the comfort, rapport, and mutual trust shared between the family and the therapist.
Absolutely! In-home ABA therapy encompasses the flexibility to cater to families with more than one child requiring services. Individual treatment plans can be devised to address each child’s specific needs, with an inclusive approach that involves the entire family as part of the intervention process.

Ordinary household items or toys your child routinely engages with are typically the only material needed for therapy sessions. Additional materials relevant to your child’s therapy goals may occasionally be requested or provided by the therapist. The primary objective is to work with materials that are easily accessible and familiar to your child.

Our therapists are professionally trained to adeptly manage emergencies and unforeseen situations. Depending upon the specific circumstances, the therapist may opt to continue the session, postpone it, or seek immediate intervention. Each individualized behavior plan includes behavioral, medical, and other emergency plans.

Indeed, therapists facilitating in-home ABA therapy are often Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)or behavior therapists (BTs) on their way to becoming an RBT. All treatment plans are developed and maintained by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who oversee all BT or RBT implementation. At Cardinal, we ensure that our therapists are consistently trained in principles of ABA, data-driven decision-making processes, and customized plan development.

The review and update of therapy goals and progress generally happens every six to twelve weeks. This can vary based on the individual progress and changing needs of the child. Data collection and analysis are consistently performed during therapy sessions to inform these modifications.

Certainly, in-home ABA therapy can be instrumental for children and adolescents of all age groups. The tactics and specific interventions are customized in accordance with each client’s age, developmental stage, unique needs, and goals.

 

At Cardinal, we offer a comprehensive support system for parents and caregivers that includes educational training sessions, customized resources, and steadfast communication routes. With these measures, families can enhance their understanding of ABA therapy, learn effective strategies to foster positive behavior at home, and witness the ongoing progress made throughout the therapeutic journey.

 

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Felicia Freeman

Clinic Manager

I am Felicia Freeman, the Clinic Manager for Cardinal Pediatric Therapies. I have been in ABA for several years now and am passionate about the community that we serve. I started out as an RBT, decided to go the administrative route, and worked my way up to managing clinics. I choose this field every day because I enjoy making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and building strong teams that change lives.

Amanda Dean, MA, BCBA, LBA

Johnston County, NC

Amanda graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018 with her Masters in Psychology. She proceeded to complete her graduate certificate in ABA and became a BCBA in November 2020. Amanda has a passion for behavior reduction, tolerance training and functional communication training. She enjoys spending as much time as she can with her 3 children and husband. When she’s not working, Amanda is very involved in her local Pop Warner Cheerleading program where she is the Assistant Cheer Director and a head coach.

Becky Fronheiser

Operations Director

Arizona

Becky has worked in behavioral health for 7 years. She joined Cardinal in the spring of 2024.  Becky is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a passionate group of people and looks forward to supporting families with their specific ABA needs.  In her personal time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, 6 kids and 4 grandkids and loves to travel and relax on the beach.

Matthew Wilkinson

Operations Director

Cary, NC

Matthew holds a bachelors degree from the University of Utah, Medical Degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and an MBA from Western Governors University. He has worked in the pediatric field for the majority of his professional life and has a passion for helping bring the best care to children in need. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and day trips to the coast.

 

Trisha Iannotta Bieszczad, PsyD., BCBA

Triad, NC

Trisha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive expertise since 2016 in applying behavior analytic principles to improve the lives of children and adolescents. Her professional journey began with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, emphasizing child and adolescent development. This foundation has equipped her with a deep understanding of psychological theories and practices, which she seamlessly integrates into her work as a BCBA. Outside of her professional endeavors, Trisha enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with her family & trying out new restaurants. Trisha’s dedication to both her career and personal interests reflects her commitment to continual growth and enrichment, both professionally and personally. Her multifaceted background allows her to approach each aspect of her life with a blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and a genuine appreciation for learning and exploration.

Tina Lee

Director of Finance

Tina Lee is the Finance Director for Cardinal with a variety of experience in the Healthcare Industry for over 13 years. She is compassionate and always eager to assist where she can. In the ever-changing Healthcare environment, Tina has played a vital role in putting processes in place to obtain high efficiency outcomes to help our clients get the care they need. Tina enjoys the outdoors and loves spending time with her family.

William Evans

Director of Outreach and Recruitment

William is a UNCW Graduate who started his professional career working in Marketing and Recruiting for a local technology company before looking for an opportunity to take those skills and help others. In his spare time he plays hockey, including annually for the North Carolina Autism Hockey Tournament, which is dedicated to the raising money and awareness for organizations helping local families with children diagnosed with autism.

Alice Okamoto, MA, BCBA, LBA

Chief of Staff

Alice has been with Cardinal for over 4 years and has worn many hats along the way!  Alice has a passion for working with clients and families as a unit, supervising behavior analyst trainees, and collaborating on strategic initiatives to ensure clinical efficiencies.  Alice‘s professional experience began with ABA in a school setting, and has worked in schools, homes, and clinics throughout the years while enjoying collaboration with related providers.  In her free time, Alice enjoys traveling, exploring parks with her dog, Oliver, and trying new restaurants. 

Darrin Miller

CEO

Darrin has dedicated his education and career to the field of behavioral health. As a licensed therapist and master’s in clinical counseling he works to create solutions that improve the lives of those impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder at a local, state, and national level. He strives to create a culture of caring and empathy while innovating solutions for improving families’ access to quality care as quickly as possible.