You've watched, wondered, and researched more than anyone around you realizes. You don't need a louder version of what you've already read — you need a team that sees your child clearly and builds care around who they actually are.
For some children, ABA is exactly what's needed, and it stands strong on its own here. For others, it works best alongside speech, occupational, mental-health, or neuropsychology support. Either way, that whole team is already under one roof, sharing one plan and one goal: real-life skills that make everyday life easier for your family.
Most families don't start with one question — speech that isn't coming, mealtimes that fall apart, a child who's overwhelmed by the world. At an ABA-only clinic, each becomes a separate provider, and you become the one holding it all together. Here, you don't.
One shared plan, not parallel services.
When your SLP unlocks a new way to communicate, your ABA team builds on it that same week.
In-house neuropsychology.
Re-evaluations and diagnostic questions are handled by our own team. No need to start your story all over.
You stop being the care coordinator.
We connect the dots between disciplines so you can go back to being your child's parent.
Care that grows with your child.
If your child needs to add speech or OT, adjust hours, or step toward a classroom, it happens with the same team, in the same center.
The honest answer: however many hours are right for your child.
If a clinic quotes you the same number of hours it quotes every family, that's not a plan — it's a default. We build from your child's diagnostic profile, their strengths and challenges, your family's priorities, and any other support they're receiving.
Progress is measured by the skills your child builds and the moments that get easier at home.
Treatment plans are tracked, reviewed with you every quarter (or whenever you ask), and updated as your child changes.
Data guides every decision, and we put it in plain language, so you always know what's working and why.
Your child should feel safe, respected, and understood every time they walk through our doors. Our ABA is neuroaffirming and assent-based. We build on strengths, honor your child's voice, and never work to “normalize” who they are.
Every child brings unique abilities and a unique way of seeing the world. We nurture those strengths while we work on the challenges — not the other way around.
Therapy moves cooperatively, at your child's pace, with room for rest, play, and just being a kid. We work with sensory needs and routines, not against them.
You know your child better than anyone. We fold that into the plan, keep you informed, and send you home with strategies that work in real life.
A therapeutic school-readiness program · Ages 2–6
For many families, the real goal isn't therapy hours. It's the first day of school that starts with a smile instead of a meltdown.
Blossom Prep is our half-day classroom that blends ABA, speech, and occupational therapy into play-based learning. Kids practice the things a classroom actually asks of them — following directions, taking turns, moving between activities, and learning alongside other children — with 1:1 support still right beside them.
It's the bridge between one-on-one therapy and a traditional classroom, so when your child is ready to step into school, they feel ready to belong.
Play is at the heart of it. Alongside focused one-on-one instruction, we use Natural Environment Teaching — learning through play — so building skills feels like a great day. Our centers are built for exactly that.
Private space for focused, one-on-one work on communication, cognitive, academic, and emotional-regulation goals.
Bright, welcoming spaces with time to play, take a break, and choose what comes next — because a good day of therapy should still feel like a good day of being a kid.
Swings, slides, and games that build strength, balance, and coordination through play.
Group instruction and parallel play that ready kids for their own school journey.
Corners for practicing skills that carry straight into home and community.
Parents don't dream in skill categories. They dream in a grocery trip without a meltdown, a sentence at the dinner table, a birthday party their child can actually enjoy. That's how we measure progress, too.
One family's story
James started with us non-speaking and unsure how to connect. Today he speaks in complete sentences, tells us exactly what he needs, and navigates friendships on the playground.
Shared with his family's permission.
From pointing and first words to full sentences and being understood.
Taking turns, reading social cues, and making and keeping friends.
Dressing, toileting, mealtimes, routines — the skills that make mornings and evenings actually work.
Recognizing big feelings and moving through frustration without the day falling apart.
Imagination, joining in, and following the rules of a game — because childhood should be fun.
Attention, following directions, early academics, and the readiness a classroom asks for.
Where your child receives ABA will shape the trajectory of their life. We built a free guide of the questions worth asking any provider you meet with — so you can choose with confidence, wherever you land.
ABA therapy is a well-established, research-supported treatment for children with autism, focused on cognitive, behavioral, social, and executive-functioning skills. Recognized by the American Psychological Association and the US Surgeon General, it's regarded as a highest-standard-of-care approach for autism.
There's no blanket number. We recommend hours based on your child's individual clinical profile, your family's priorities, and any other therapies they're receiving — and we're just as willing to recommend fewer hours as more. The goal is the right plan for your child, not a schedule to fill.
Your child's behavior analyst, speech and occupational therapists, mental-health clinicians, and neuropsychologists work under one roof and can share one plan. For families who need more than ABA, that means coordinated care instead of parallel providers, in-house neuropsychology with no outside waitlist, and one team connecting the dots. And for families who only need ABA, it stands strong on its own.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) oversee and supervise the program delivered by your child's behavior therapists, with speech and occupational therapy overseen by credentialed therapists who collaborate on one individualized plan.
Our evaluation includes a family interview, direct testing, and observation at home and in our center, and takes into account your diagnosing neuropsychologist or developmental pediatrician's report — so the plan reflects your child across settings.
In most cases, yes. We accept most major insurance providers and perform a complimentary benefits check before you start, so you understand coverage, co-pays, and deductibles up front.
All services are one-on-one, so your child is always supervised. We emphasize Natural Environment Teaching — learning through play — with rooms full of toys and equipment designed for therapeutic play tailored to your child's preferences.
Progress is tracked continuously and reviewed with your family every quarter (or whenever you ask), with parent goals and training built in so skills transfer from therapy into everyday life.
12 centers, most with immediate availability. Find the one nearest you.
I cannot say enough nice things about the staff. My son worked with Khadija as his ABA therapist and finished up with his OT, Sabrina — they were instrumental in helping us navigate a new diagnosis. It seems like the staff genuinely enjoy their jobs, consistently offering feedback on how to help my son.
— Jennifer P.
North Shore Pediatric Therapy has been amazing. They have done a great job adjusting to the specific needs of my autistic child.
— Matt N.
All of the staff are wonderful, accommodating, and make you feel welcome and comfortable. Alan has helped our family tremendously.
— Alex E.
We have worked with the amazing team at NSPT for many years. They have been essential in understanding and supporting our child.
— Monica T.
You just need one conversation. Tell us a little about your child, and we'll take it from there — a benefits check, a tour, and a clear next step.
Or call us — most centers have immediate availability.
North Shore Pediatric Therapy provides compassionate, neuroaffirming care for children and families. Our expert team offers autism testing, ABA therapy, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with families to help every child grow, learn, and thrive.
Services at North Shore Pediatric Therapy and Gracent Pediatric Therapy centers are provided by affiliated professional corporations.
