What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated approach to understanding behavior and how it is affected by the environment. ABA therapy uses these principles to bring about meaningful and positive changes in behavior, helping individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs build essential life skills.

At Inquiring Minds, we serve individuals ages 6 months through 30 years old with ASD and related developmental disabilities including ADHD, Down syndrome, ODD, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. Every program is built around the individual’s unique strengths, needs, and family goals.

Our Programs by Age

We offer structured, age-appropriate programs designed to meet individuals wherever they are in their developmental journey.

First Steps — Early Intervention (6 months to 3 years)

Our early intervention program focuses on building foundational skills during the most critical window of development. Services include Natural Environment Training, Pivotal Response Training, Discrete Trial Training, verbal operant training, adaptive daily living skills, play skills, and mand training.

Building Blocks — School Readiness (3 to 6 years)

Preparing children for the classroom through skill building in generalization, coping and transition skills, and structured learning. This program adds multiple exemplar training, introduction to permanent products, and coping and transition skills to our core ABA methods.

Bridges — School & Home Support (6 to 12 years)

Supporting school-age children with academic interventions, daily living skills, money management, dressing skills, safety skills, and community-based Natural Environment Training across home, school, and after-school settings.

An introductory social skills program using social scenarios, Natural Environment Training, and generalization training to help children build peer relationships and navigate social situations.

Intermediate and advanced social skills development for teens and young adults through naturalistic social scenarios, community-based generalization training, and multiple exemplar training.

Experiencing the World — Independent Living (10 to 30 years)

Focused on independent living skills and functional/vocational training, this program teaches money management, community safety, social appropriateness, task analysis, and adaptive daily living skills to prepare individuals for greater independence.

Our Approach

During sessions, trained therapists work one-on-one with your child using evidence-based techniques including:

Discrete Trial Training (DTT) — Structured teaching that breaks skills into small, manageable steps
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) — Learning embedded in play and everyday activities
Pivotal Response Training (PRT) — Targeting pivotal areas of development to produce broad improvements
Positive Reinforcement — Encouraging desired behaviors through meaningful rewards and motivation
Communication Training — Building expressive and receptive communication skills
Social Skills Training — Developing the ability to interact with peers and navigate social settings

Comprehensive ABA Services

Our full range of ABA services includes assessments, early intervention programs, functional behavior assessments, problem behavior reduction, crisis intervention, feeding programs, toilet training, desensitization programs, and academic interventions.

Data-Driven Progress

Every aspect of your child’s program is guided by data. Our team continuously collects and analyzes information during each session, allowing us to track progress, identify what is working, and make adjustments when needed. Parents receive regular progress reports and are active participants in goal-setting.

Service Settings

We provide ABA therapy across multiple settings to support skill generalization:

Clinic — Our Huntsville clinic provides a structured, supportive environment for focused therapy
Home — In-home therapy across North Alabama communities
School — Consultation and direct support within the school setting
Community — Natural Environment Teaching in real-world settings

Insurance is not required for services — private pay options are available. Most insurance plans cover ASD under diagnostic code F84.0. Visit our getting started page to take the first step.

ABA Therapy