ABA Therapy for School-Age Children in Deerfield Beach, FL
Empowering Confidence. Cultivating Independence. Elevating Potential.
At My Favorite Therapists, we specialize in advanced ABA therapy for children over the age of 5. At this stage, your child needs more than just foundational skills. They need the tools to thrive in school, manage friendships, solve problems, and gain independence. Our school-age programs are built around real-life challenges and tailored to your child’s evolving world.
Whether your child struggles with executive functioning, social interactions, emotional regulation, or learning independence, we create a plan that meets them where they are and helps them grow far beyond.
Why Families Choose MFT for Advanced ABA Therapy
Our BCBAs and therapists are experts in school-age behavioral needs, including emotional regulation, peer interaction, academic readiness, and problem-solving. We understand that your 6, 9, or 12-year-old isn’t a toddler and our therapy reflects that. We build complex, functional skills through engaging, age-appropriate methods that respect your child’s growing autonomy.
Personalized Goals for Growing Minds
Our ABA programs are designed for children over four, focusing on advanced skills like attention, emotional control, communication, and problem-solving—helping your child grow with purpose and confidence.
Real-World Application That Lasts
We help children use what they learn in therapy across everyday settings—home, school, and the community—so progress becomes part of real life, not just the session.
Collaboration That Strengthens School Success
MFT partners with teachers and school staff to ensure consistent strategies, supporting IEP goals, classroom participation, and positive peer interactions.
A Complete Team for Every Stage of Growth
Our multidisciplinary team—BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists—works together to support social, sensory, and behavioral development in a balanced, integrated way.
Empowering Families Through Knowledge and Support
We equip parents with practical tools and coaching so they can confidently apply ABA strategies during daily routines, transitions, and social moments.
Progress You Can See—and Feel
Families see measurable improvements in communication, independence, emotional regulation, and school readiness. At MFT, growth goes beyond goals—it builds lifelong confidence.
Personalized Goals for Growing Minds
Real-World Application That Lasts
Collaboration That Strengthens School Success
A Complete Team for Every Stage of Growth
Empowering Families Through Knowledge and Support
Progress You Can See—and Feel
Our Services
ABA Therapy for School-Age Children
We provide individualized ABA therapy for children over 5 with autism and developmental differences, focused on complex skills like emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social interaction.
Key features:
- One-to-one sessions with certified ABA therapists.
- Support for academic skills, peer dynamics, and life independence.
- Treatment that evolves as your child matures.
Center-Based ABA Therapy Clinic
Our therapy centers offer structured, engaging environments where school-age children can build confidence, routines, and real-world competence.
Key features:
- Spaces designed for focus, skill-building, and socialization.
- Therapists trained in school-age behavioral development.
- Targeted work on self-regulation, classroom behaviors, and transitions.
Our Services
ABA Therapy for School-Age Children
We provide individualized ABA therapy for children over 5 with autism and developmental differences, focused on complex skills like emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social interaction.
Key features:
- One-to-one sessions with certified ABA therapists.
- Support for academic skills, peer dynamics, and life independence.
- Treatment that evolves as your child matures.
Center-Based ABA Therapy Clinic
Our therapy centers offer structured, engaging environments where school-age children can build confidence, routines, and real-world competence.
Key features:
- Spaces designed for focus, skill-building, and socialization.
- Therapists trained in school-age behavioral development.
- Targeted work on self-regulation, classroom behaviors, and transitions.
Comprehensive Assessments and Custom Treatment Plans
We perform thorough assessments to create treatment plans that reflect your child’s individual needs, abilities, and environment.
Key features:
- Detailed behavior assessments by licensed BCBAs.
- Goals that target social fluency, planning, coping, and more.
- Ongoing data analysis to refine the plan as your child grows.
Parent Training and Family Guidance
We help parents support their child through the challenges of growing up with a neurodiverse brain.
Key features:
- Strategies for navigating routines, responsibilities, and emotional moments
- Family coaching for school communication and peer situations
- Regular updates and collaboration to reinforce skills at home.
Comprehensive Assessments and Custom Treatment Plans
We perform thorough assessments to create treatment plans that reflect your child’s individual needs, abilities, and environment.
Key features:
- Detailed behavior assessments by licensed BCBAs.
- Goals that target social fluency, planning, coping, and more.
- Ongoing data analysis to refine the plan as your child grows.
Parent Training and Family Guidance
We help parents support their child through the challenges of growing up with a neurodiverse brain.
Key features:
- Strategies for navigating routines, responsibilities, and emotional moments
- Family coaching for school communication and peer situations
- Regular updates and collaboration to reinforce skills at home.
School-Age Transition and Skill Generalization
We specialize in helping children apply skills across home, school, and community life.
Key features:
- Real-world practice for independence, group behavior, and problem-solving.
- IEP support and school coordination.
- Strategies that grow with your child’s expanding world.
Collaboration with Schools and Related Providers
We partner with schools, speech therapists, and other specialists to align all aspects of care.
Key features:
- Shared behavior plans and communication goals.
- Coordination for smoother school transitions and social integration.
- Support during academic evaluations or service changes.
School-Age Transition and Skill Generalization
We specialize in helping children apply skills across home, school, and community life.
Key features:
- Real-world practice for independence, group behavior, and problem-solving.
- IEP support and school coordination.
- Strategies that grow with your child’s expanding world.
Collaboration with Schools and Related Providers
We partner with schools, speech therapists, and other specialists to align all aspects of care.
Key features:
- Shared behavior plans and communication goals.
- Coordination for smoother school transitions and social integration.
- Support during academic evaluations or service changes.
Understanding the ABA Therapy Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Your Family
Step 1: Is ABA Right for My Family?
We’ll help you explore if your school-age child could benefit from structured behavior therapy. Whether it’s difficulty focusing, following directions, managing big feelings, or navigating friendships. We start with a conversation and a clear explanation of what ABA can do for your child.
Step 2: Getting Started
You’ll complete intake documents and tell us about your child’s personality, challenges, and goals. We’re here to guide you through everything with care, clarity, and flexibility.
Step 3: Assessment and Personalized Plan
Our BCBA will observe your child, connect with you and possibly school staff, and complete clinical assessments. We build a plan that focuses on meaningful growth, behavioral, academic, emotional, and social. We work with your insurance to begin services.
Step 4: Implementation of the Treatment Plan
Once approved, therapy begins. Our therapists use fun, goal-driven activities tailored to your child’s age and needs. Your BCBA tracks progress, refines goals, and supports your family through each new milestone. As skills develop, we expand the plan to match your child’s growing independence and challenges.
Understanding the ABA Therapy Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Your Family
Step 1: Is ABA right for our family?
In an initial consultation, we’ll discuss your concerns and determine if ABA therapy is appropriate for your child. We explain how our services, including school-based ABA support can meet your child’s needs. Every treatment plan is tailored to leverage your child’s strengths and target their areas of difficulty. You’ll see faster progress when your family works collaboratively with our team from the start.
Step 2: Getting Started
Once you decide to begin, we help you complete the intake paperwork and gather information about your child and family. You can outline your main concerns, questions, and goals (including any school-related challenges). We also handle insurance verification and schedule the initial assessments to get everything in place smoothly.
Step 3: Assessment & Personalized Plan Creation
You’ll meet with a BCBA who will be the lead “coach” for your child’s team. The BCBA conducts comprehensive assessments of your child this may include observing them at our center, at home, or even in their classroom to see how they behave in different settings. The goal is to establish a baseline of your child’s behavior, communication, social, academic, and daily living skills. After the assessments, the BCBA will review the findings with you and outline a customized therapy plan. We’ll recommend where therapy should take place (in our center, at your child’s school, or both) and how many hours per week will best meet your child’s goals. Once you approve the plan, we submit it for insurance authorization so we can start services.
Step 4: Implementation of the Treatment Plan
Therapy begins! Our team comes together to implement the plan with your child. The BCBA guides and supervises our behavior therapists (RBTs) who work one-on-one with your child. During each session, whether at school or in the clinic, therapists use positive reinforcement and skill-building activities, and they collect data on your child’s performance. The BCBA continuously monitors this data to track progress and makes adjustments to the program as needed. We also keep open communication with you (and your child’s teacher, if we’re working in school) to share updates and ensure everyone is supported. As your child masters goals, we celebrate their successes and set new goals to keep them moving forward.
Ready to Get Started? We’re Here for Your Family
Taking the first step can be the hardest part, especially when your days are packed with calls and responsibilities. My Favorite Therapists is committed to making it as easy as possible for firefighter families to access the help they deserve. If you’ve been searching for ABA therapy that truly understands and accommodates your family’s needs, you’ve found the right place.
Take the First Step Today – Your Child’s Progress Awaits!
Don’t wait to get the support your child needs. Reach out to us today to learn more or to schedule your free consultation. We’ll gladly answer any questions and guide you through the process.
Your family has dedicated so much to our community’s safety. Now let us dedicate our resources to supporting your family. At MFT’s ABA Therapy Center, we’ve got your back. We look forward to partnering with you and helping your child thrive every step of the way.