Center-Based ABA
in Wyckoff, NJ

Early Learners (1-4 yrs)

What is the education like at our center-based ABA program for early learners?

Parents often ask us, "What's the difference between ABLG's center program and a typical daycare or preschool program?" While there are some similiarities in terms of opportunities for group instruction and activities like arts and crafts, music, and circle time, a significant difference is the ratio of instruction (1 staff assigned to each learner - 1:1) with highly trained staff and the intensity/individualization of the instruction.

The purpose of our center-based ABA program for early learners is to ensure that we teach learning readiness skills and functional social communication skills. We do this through a skillful combination of discrete trial instruction (DTI), natural environment training (NET), and play-based learning. Our goal is to improve criticial skills that will enable our learners to participate in their least restrictive environment (LRE).

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Program Length

Days

Monday through Friday


Length of Year

Year-round 

(approx 250 days)

Session Options

AM-only Sessions

9:00am to 12:00pm


PM-only Sessions

12:00pm to 3:00pm OR
1:00pm to 4:00pm


Full-day Sessions

9:00am to 4:00pm

Educational Format

Ratio

1:1 for the most of the day 


Activities

Numerous opportunities for intensive instruction, play-based learning, and small group activities (arts/crafts, music, circle time, movement)

Other Information

Breakfast/Lunch

Provided by families


Nap-time

Offered to learners mid-day

School-Aged Students (5 yrs +)

What is the education like at the center-based ABA program for school-aged students?

Our center-based program for school-aged program is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience with oversight from individuals with expertise in applied behavior analysis. 


We utilize modern assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, PEAK) in order to develop meaningful goals that challenge our students and provide them with the core skills necessary to develop their social and communication competence.

Please click through the slideshow to learn about the various key features of our program.

Program Length

Days

Monday through Friday


Length of Year

Traditional - 210 days OR
Intensive - 235 days

Session Options

Traditional Length

9:00am to 3:00pm


Extended Length

9:00am to 4:00pm

Educational Format

Ratio

1:1 for most of the day 


Schedule

Numerous opportunities for intensive instruction and small group activities (arts/crafts, music, circle time, movement)

Other Information

Transportation

Arranged by families


Breakfast/Lunch

Provided by families

More Center Highlights

Professional Guidance

Oversight by Clinical Director


Significant experience with assessment and programming


Regular meetings with Center BCBAs

Family Support

Parent training on an as-needed basis


Monthly observations on-site or virtually


Monthly clinic to review progress

(school-aged center services)

Other Information

Coordination with additional service providers


Home-based supplemental services available


Progress reports provided four times per year

(school-aged center services)