Therapy

Play-based ABA therapy in Ferndale, MI

Evidence-based, play-based ABA for autistic children and kids with other developmental differences. Our child-led program is tailored to each child, and your child's BCBA shares goals with speech, OT and counseling, so progress carries into everyday life.

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Goals

What we work on together

Every therapist your child sees works from one shared plan, built around your child.

A therapist guiding children through sensory activities in a cozy corner

Learning through play

An engaging, fun setting where new skills come naturally.

Confident choices

Making everyday choices with more independence.

Helpful behaviors

Swapping hard moments for positive behaviors that work everywhere.

Benefits

What ABA helps with

School readinessCoping skills like deep breathing, listening, following directions, staying focused and keeping routines.
CommunicationExpressing wants and needs, naming things around them and understanding how things work.
Play & leisurePlaying with others and enjoying leisure time more independently.
Family guidanceWorking with your providers and bringing what’s learned into home life.
Independent livingEveryday skills such as brushing teeth, dressing, eating and toileting.
Social skillsPlaying with peers, taking turns, sharing and seeing other points of view.

Two children building with wooden blocks during play-based therapy

Insurance

Insurance we accept for Applied Behavior Analysis

For Applied Behavior Analysis, LifeLab Kids accepts these insurance plans:

We do not accept Medicare at this time. Coverage depends on your plan, so we’ll confirm it with you before your first session.

BCBSAccepted
BCNAccepted
CignaAccepted
CarelonAccepted

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More services, one plan

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