ABA the Reimagined Way
How We Reimagine ABA Therapy
At Expectations Reimagined, we believe that ABA therapy should never feel cold, clinical, or one-size-fits-all. It should feel like what it truly is — a supportive, joyful process of connection, growth, and discovery.
Our approach blends the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with the warmth of play, relationships, and developmentally appropriate support. We use Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) to ensure that every session is engaging, respectful, and aligned with how children actually learn.
What Makes Our ABA Therapy Different?
Families often come to us with concerns about what they’ve heard — or experienced — with traditional ABA models. We're proud to offer an approach that reimagines what ABA can be.
Want to Learn More About Our Approach?
We love showing families how ABA can be different — and better.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and see if our program is the right fit for your child.
Children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and supported. Our therapists focus on joining your child’s world before asking them to join ours. This natural, respectful approach helps children feel more empowered — and builds lasting skills like:
Functional communication
Emotional regulation
Social engagement
Adaptive independence
We're not just reducing behaviors — we’re building lives filled with joy, growth, and connection.
Here's a side-by-side comparison of traditional ABA vs our play-based, relationship-first model:
| Traditional ABA | The Reimagined Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Structured therapy room with table work | Naturalistic, play-based, engaging settings |
| Motivation | External rewards (tokens, edibles) | Increasing motivation & social engagement |
| Goals | Compliance and behavior reduction | Skill-building through connection and joy |
| Session Flow | Therapist-directed tasks | Therapist joins child’s play to embed goals |
| Parent Role | Minimal involvement | Collaborative partnership with parent coaching |
| Generalization | Practiced only in therapy | Embedded in real-life routines |
| Perspective | Behavior-first | Relationship-first |
| Environment | Clinical or sterile | Calm, welcoming, child friendly design |
| Outcome Focus | Reduce behaviors | Build communication, confidence & joy |
