Every STEP Matters: Enhancing the Lives of Individuals and Families Impacted by Autism
ABA STEPS, LLC is a local behavior analysis provider —based out of Kailua and serving all of Oahu—committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by autism and other disabilities.
Suspect Autism?
Our step-by-step guide to getting help
01
Consult A Medical Provider
Share your concerns and request a diagnostic assessment.
02
Complete Their Diagnostic Process
While waiting for the results, learn about services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD.)
03
Find the Right ABA Company
Interview Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) companies to determine the best fit based on their services and methods.
04
Diagnostic Report & Referral
Wait for completed diagnostic report as you will need it to enroll.
05
Complete the Intake Process or Enroll In Their Waitlist
If on a waitlist for your chosen ABA provider, start learning ABA tactics you can apply at home.
06
Complete Assessments
Complete the skills and behavioral assessments for your chosen ABA provider.
07
Start Treatment
Begin ABA services assessments with and caregiver support.
Does your child have special needs and could benefit from specialized programs?
At ABA STEPS, LLC, we assist individuals aged 18 months to adults. We offer behavior analysis and educational programs for those with autism and other disabilities, aiming to unlock their potential.
Our team includes experienced Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This science-based therapy focuses on behavior change and learning, which we achieve because of our comprehensive evaluators.
Through our assessments, we identify each participant’s skills and challenges. We observe and address any problematic behaviors, promoting safety, socialization, and age-appropriate conduct. We then create personalized support plans for both participants and their families.
How To Be Admitted As A Participant
Admission for a child patient requires mandatory parent involvement.
01
Get Your Diagnostic Report & A Referral from your provider
We will not be able to admit you or your child as a participant without a diagnostic report and a referral from your provider.
02
complete our intake form
Our form helps us understand their current skills and concerns to choose the best assessments.
03
Complete Our Intake Interview
If we are a good fit based on the interview, we start the onboarding process within 2 weeks and services within 30 days.
04
Complete Assessments
Complete the skills and behavioral assessments for your chosen ABA provider.
05
Start Treatment
Begin ABA services assessments with and caregiver support.
We have a 6-9 month waitlist for services after 2:00 pm. However, we're accepting participants for center-based services from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Priority is given to those with severe behaviors, picky eating, or sleep issues.
Our Approach to Care
Trauma Assumed
Participants First
Dignified Interactions
Our Approach to Care
Trauma Assumed
Televisability
Dignified Interactions
Personalized Programs
Participants First
Well-trained Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Our comprehensive assessment determines the services, frequency, and intensity an adult or child may need by analyzing the following areas of behavior:
- Tolerance, Emotions, and Regulation
- Communication
- Motor
- Adaptive
- Social
- Play and
- Leisure
- Academic
- Vocational
- Life Skills
ABA STEPS, LLC uses the approaches and modalities below:
- Practical Functional Assessment – Skills Based Training (PFA-SBT)
- Functional Communication
- Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK)
- LIFE skills Emergence System
- Accept.Identify. Move (AIM)
- Relationship and Sexuality Training for Individuals with Special Needs
- Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
- Natural Environment Training (NET)
- Relational Frame Theory (RFT)
- Precision Teaching
- Fluency
- Behavioral Momentum
- Peer Modeling
- Differential Reinforcement
- Social Skills Group
- Many More!
All of these are offered in 1:1 and group settings, using the least restrictive methodologies and environments.
Important note: The list is subject to change without notice. Please call to confirm whether or not we accept your insurance.
- Aloha Care
- Cigna
- Hawaii Medical Assurance Association
- HMSA
- Kaiser Permanente
- Quest Diagnostics
- TriCare
- and others!
Unlock A Brighter Future
Get the support you and your family need and deserve! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. Let us help you get the support you need.