Services Provided

Making a Difference provides personalized, one on one ABA therapy delivered in the settings where it matters most: home, school, and the community. To ensure a comprehensive support system, we also offer tailored training for parents, caregivers, and other providers. We intentionally reject the "cookie-cutter" or factory-style approach to care; we do not enforce rigid hour quotas or allow profit motives to drive our clinical decisions. Instead, we prioritize a flexible, person-centered model that puts the needs of the individual first.

Our programs are personalized to align with everyone’s unique strengths, needs, and goals. We support children and adults of all backgrounds, including neurotypical individuals and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges that may impact their daily functioning. Our BCBA's provide most services directly, offering families close collaboration with a qualified clinician—a practice atypical for most organizations. This avoids constant staff turnover and ensures consistency. 

We believe in truly listening to the people we serve. Instead of chasing unrealistic expectations or societal norms, we focus on goals that actually matter to the individual and enhance their quality of life. Through a supportive partnership with families, schools, therapists, and other providers, we help our clients grow in their communication, foster independence, and emotional well-being. The heart of our organization is to bring meaningful change to the lives of our clients and their loved ones, putting the person's feelings, needs, and dignity first. We aim to make a genuine difference by meeting them where they are and showing we care. 

School-Based Services

·       Provides support in public and private schools, co-ops, and other educational environments.

·       Collaborate with staff to help children participate in academic and social activities without disrupting the classroom.

·       Focuses on social communication, advocacy, emotional regulation, transitions, and navigating the school day.

·       Participation in IEP, BIP, and school meetings to coordinate support                          

In-Home Services and Parent Training

·       Applies meaningful skills within everyday routines and natural environments.

·       Develops practical and sustainable strategies individualized for each family.

·       Uses naturalistic teaching to ensure skills translate beyond structured therapy.

·       Empowers caregivers through collaboration and modeling to encourage independence and respond to challenging behavior.

 Community-Based Therapy

·       Integrates therapy into real-world settings like, stores, restaurants, hair salons, medical appointments, activities, and events.

·       Ensure individuals and their families avoid isolated or restrictive lives.

·       Helps individuals acquire essential skills to be active participants in their community and what is important to them.

Virtual Services

·       Offers remote support and training to overcome scheduling or geographic barriers.

·       Empowers caregivers and individuals to implement strategies and manage behaviors in real time.

·       Acts as a flexible safety net during illness, medication changes, shifting family dynamics, and more.

Adult Services

·       Provides individualized assistance to increase autonomy and independence.

·       Supports the development of daily living skills.

·       Develops desired goals and creates a plan tailored to the individual.

·       Navigating relationships, communication, and situations.

·       Assists with navigating and maintaining employment.