For many families, parenting a child with autism can be difficult and lonely. It’s important for your child to develop greater independence and life skills that will benefit them both in and out of school. Feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to do this is normal. But it doesn’t have to stay that way! ABA Connect is here to help.
Our Address:
10438 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070
Our Phone Number:
833-225-9393
Our Clinic Hours:
M-F 8 am to 5:30 pm
Ariana Eguia, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, discovered ABA during an internship program at Texas State, where she taught a dance movement therapy class for children from hard places. Her professor recognized her natural inclination toward behaviorism and eagerness to learn. Ariana started as an RBT at ABA Connect, but her love for learning quickly drove her to become a BCBA. She brings a unique blend of kindness and determination to her therapy style. Focusing on creating a functional, fun, and familiar environment for her clients on the autism spectrum, she has helped them make incredible gains.
Ariana’s passion is teaching kids and adolescents self-advocacy, which she believes is done through strong functional communication skills tailored to each child’s needs. She also strongly emphasizes collaboration with families to ensure their children receive the highest quality of care. Ariana’s ultimate goal is to empower children to communicate their needs, advocate for themselves, and develop essential life skills while honoring their individuality.
“My goal is for kids to communicate their needs and still be themselves…I won’t take away their personality or who they are as a person. I just want to make sure they have the skills to have relationships or do whatever they want to do in life.”
The Cypress clinic specializes in ABA for early learners and adolescents. Our staff brings high energy and enthusiasm to the services we provide. You will see growth and mastery levels increase over time in the following areas:
ABA Connect teaches five foundational skill sets crucial for your child’s development. These skills are taught through our specialized programs listed below. During the intake process, your child’s BCBA will help identify the right program fit for your child and family. We also offer services in three different ways: clinic-based, home-based, and parent training. Depending on your location, we will determine the overall optimized programming to help your child make progress while having fun!
Comprehensive clinic-based learning, age-appropriate skill development, self-advocacy tools, play-based therapy, and social interactions for children aged 2 to 5 with autism.
For children aged 4 to 6, structured learning, self-advocacy tools, and social interactions in a clinic setting help ensure a well-rounded foundation for academic and social success.
Empowers children aged 8 to 12 with autism, fostering life skills, independence, and personal growth via individualized plans, supportive learning, and a positive atmosphere.
Enhance social skills and peer interactions for children aged 7 to 12 through our after-school program, fostering conversation, emotional regulation, and friendship building in a clinic-based group setting.
One of our dedicated BCBAs encountered a young client who presented with complex challenges, including pervasive mouthing behaviors and pronounced aggression. This child’s aggression served as a means to seek attention, regardless of whether it was positive or negative, creating a substantial hurdle for the BCBA.
However, with unwavering determination and innovative strategies, within just six months, the BCBA achieved remarkable progress. They successfully reduced the client’s mouthing behaviors by half and mitigated their aggression by two-thirds. This transformation, which seemed daunting at first, highlights the power of ABA therapy and the incredible potential for growth in even the most challenging cases, ultimately reinforcing our therapists’ dedication to making a profound difference in the lives of the children they serve.
Suspect your child may have autism but doesn’t have a formal diagnosis? Let us help you start the process with an ADOS-2 diagnostic assessment.
We are in-network with all major insurance plans. If you don’t see your carrier listed, contact our office at 833-225-9393 to request a single-case agreement.
Ready to get started? Call our office at 833-225-9393 or complete our online form to start transformative ABA therapy at ABA Connect!