Early Intervention ABA Therapy for Children Ages 0 to 5
Start Within 1 to 2 Weeks With No Waitlist
Achieving Stars Therapy provides clinician-led, play-based early intervention ABA therapy for young children, with a model built around fast access and individualized care. There is no waitlist. Once insurance authorization is complete, therapy begins immediately in your home.
We currently serve families across Colorado, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Kansas, and Ohio.
Why Achieving Stars Prioritizes Early Intervention
ABA therapy can be effective at many ages, but research consistently shows that starting earlier leads to stronger, faster outcomes. During the first five years of life, children learn new skills more easily and carry those skills into daily routines with less effort.
At Achieving Stars, early intervention means more than starting young. It means providing consistent, structured therapy that adapts as your child grows. Most programs follow Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) guidelines, which typically involve 20 to 40 hours per week of individualized support depending on need.
Families often see progress in:
- Communication and expressive language
- Social engagement and play
- Independence with daily routines
- Emotional regulation and reduced frustration
- Readiness for preschool and kindergarten
Delays in starting services can slow momentum. That is why Achieving Stars is structured around immediate access rather than waitlists.
A Clinician-Led Model Built Around Your Child
Achieving Stars Therapy is clinician led. This is one of our core priorities and what sets our care apart.
Every child’s treatment plan is designed and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Plans are not copied from templates or standardized across clients. They are built around your child’s strengths, needs, environment, and family goals.
BCBAs at Achieving Stars aim to meet with caregivers weekly or at least every other week through parent guidance sessions. These sessions ensure families understand progress, ask questions, and learn strategies to support growth outside of therapy hours.
Therapy is delivered in your child’s natural environment, at home or in school, because that is where learning sticks and progress shows up most clearly.
HeadingMotivation First – Dr. Robert Koegel – Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
We identify natural rewards your child truly enjoys, making each success in the bathroom feel positive and worth repeating.
Joint Engagement – Dr. Connie Kasari – JASPER Model
We join your child’s focus, read their cues, and create trust before moving through each step of the process.
Social Understanding Made Simple – Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
We use visual stories and cue cards to help your child understand what’s coming next and feel more in control.
Natural Environment Teaching – Dr. Karen Pierce
We practice in the setting your child uses every day—your home bathroom—so skills transfer naturally.
Executive Function Support – Dr. Adel Najdowski
We break the task into clear, repeatable steps that are easier to remember and master.
What Therapy With Achieving Stars Looks Like
Our approach is play-based, developmentally appropriate, and data driven. Learning happens through everyday routines, activities, and interactions rather than rigid drills.
Evidence-Based Methods Used
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
- Natural Environment Training (NET)
- Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)
Areas We Commonly Target
- Communication and language development
- Social interaction and joint attention
- Play and imitation skills
- Adaptive and self-help skills
- Replacing challenging behaviors with functional alternatives
Progress is tracked during every session using objective data. Treatment plans are adjusted based on results, not guesswork.
Transparency, Progress Data, and Session Notes
Families deserve visibility into their child’s care.
In addition to regular progress updates during parent guidance sessions, caregivers may ask questions at any time. Every therapy session is documented, and session notes are added to the client’s account.
Upon request, caregivers are given full access to view session notes so they can stay informed and engaged throughout the process.
Cost, Insurance, and Medicaid Coverage
In most cases, insurance covers the majority of services. Depending on your plan, there may be deductibles or copays. Some families qualify for Medicaid as a primary or secondary insurance, which can cover 100 percent of ABA therapy costs, resulting in no out-of-pocket expense.
Achieving Stars works with most major insurance providers and handles benefits verification and authorization on your behalf so there are no surprises.
How Quickly Services Start With Achieving Stars
Speed matters, and our model is built around it.
Once the intake packet is completed, our authorization team submits requests to insurance promptly. Insurance authorization typically takes anywhere from one day to two weeks, depending on the plan.
As soon as services are authorized, therapy begins immediately. Achieving Stars does not operate with a waitlist, so families are not left waiting once approval is received.Speed matters, and our model is built around it.
Cost, Insurance, and Medicaid Coverage
In most cases, insurance covers the majority of services. Depending on your plan, there may be deductibles or copays. Some families qualify for Medicaid as a primary or secondary insurance, which can cover 100 percent of ABA therapy costs, resulting in no out-of-pocket expense.
Achieving Stars works with most major insurance providers and handles benefits verification and authorization on your behalf so there are no surprises.
What the Onboarding Process Looks Like
Getting started is straightforward and guided at every step.Speed matters, and our model is built around it.
First, our intake team reaches out to answer questions and send the intake packet. This includes requests for documentation such as your child’s diagnosis and insurance information.
Once received, our authorization team submits for approval of the initial assessment. After authorization, you are introduced to your child’s BCBA, who completes the initial assessment using tools selected based on your child’s age and needs.
The BCBA then creates a personalized treatment plan and reviews it with you before submitting it to insurance for approval to begin direct services.
Support for Children With Dual or Complex Diagnoses
Many children served by Achieving Stars have more than one diagnosis.
This is common and expected.
Our team regularly supports children with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism and ADHD
Autism and Down syndrome
Developmental delays with challenging behaviors
Programs are built individually, adjusting strategies to fit each child rather than forcing a single approach. Care plans evolve as children grow, always grounded in family life and daily routines.
Parent Guidance as a Core Priority
Parent guidance is not a one-time onboarding step. It is an ongoing part of therapy once sessions begin.Because caregivers are with their children every day, long-term progress depends on shared understanding and consistent strategies. Weekly or biweekly guidance sessions help caregivers learn how to interact with and respond to behaviors in ways that support development outside of therapy hours.