Oakland, CA

At our practice, we believe children learn best through play. Play-based ABA therapy uses a child’s interests, strengths, and natural curiosity to build communication, social, learning, and daily living skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Rather than relying solely on structured teaching activities, our therapists incorporate learning opportunities into games, toys, movement activities, pretend play, and everyday interactions. By following a child’s motivation and interests, we can create meaningful learning experiences that encourage participation and skill development.

Our play-based approach focuses on:

• Communication and language development
• Social interaction and relationship building
• Functional play and imaginative play skills
• Following directions and attending to tasks
• Daily living and independence skills
• Emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Reducing challenging behaviors through positive teaching methods

Each therapy program is individualized to meet the unique needs of the child and family. We collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to ensure skills learned during therapy can be successfully used at home, school, and in the community.

Our goal is to make learning enjoyable while helping children develop the skills they need to communicate, connect with others, and thrive in their everyday lives. Through positive reinforcement, meaningful interactions, and engaging play experiences, children can build confidence and achieve lasting progress.