
Applied Behavior Analysis is one of the most researched and effective therapies available for children with autism and developmental challenges. ABA helps children build meaningful communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and everyday life.
At IBM, every child's ABA program begins with a comprehensive assessment and is tailored specifically to their strengths, goals, and pace - guided by data, reviewed regularly, and built around your family from day one.

IBM is proud to be a vendor of the Step Up for Students Unique Abilities Scholarship, a Florida-based scholarship program that helps families of children with unique abilities access the therapeutic services their child needs. Families who qualify for the scholarship can use it to fund ABA therapy services at IBM, making high-quality, evidence-based care more accessible across Central Florida. If you believe your child may qualify, contact IBM and our team will help you understand your options.
ABA therapy is a strong fit for children who are experiencing delays in communication, social skills, or daily living, or who display behaviors that interfere with learning and everyday life. If your child has received a diagnosis of autism, developmental delay, ADHD, or a related condition, ABA may be recommended as part of their care. The best way to find out is through a free consultation with our Clinical Director, who will discuss your child's specific needs and help determine whether IBM's services are the right fit.
IBM's ABA services support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delays, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Down Syndrome, and behavioral disorders. If you are unsure whether your child's diagnosis qualifies, contact us and we will help you find out.
ABA is unique in that it is entirely data-driven. Every goal is measurable, every session is tracked, and every treatment plan is adjusted based on your child's actual progress, not a fixed curriculum. ABA also focuses on generalization, meaning skills learned in therapy are specifically designed to carry over into home, school, and community settings. It is also one of the few therapies that actively trains and involves parents as partners in the process.
IBM serves children ages 18 months through 15 years in all settings, based on the needs of the child and family.
ABA therapy can happen anywhere, and the best setting is simply wherever your child will make the most meaningful progress. Some children thrive in the structured, peer-rich environment of our Lakeland center. Others learn best at home, where daily routines and family interactions become the foundation for growth. And for children who need support where they spend most of their day, school-based ABA brings that help directly into the classroom. IBM works with your family to determine which setting, or combination of settings, best fits your child's goals.
Every child is different, and the right therapy schedule depends on your child's age, goals, and individual needs. After your child's comprehensive ABA assessment, IBM's BCBA will provide a personalized recommendation for the weekly hour commitment that gives your child the best opportunity to thrive.
Getting started is easy. Book a free consultation with our Clinical Director and we will guide you through every step that follows, from insurance verification to your child's assessment and beyond. You do not have to figure this out alone.
At IBM, our centers are purpose-built environments where young children ages 18 months to 15 years can learn, grow, and thrive. Center-based ABA provides a structured, consistent, and distraction-reduced setting designed specifically to support skill development at this critical stage. Children benefit from clearly defined routines, dedicated therapy spaces, and meaningful peer interaction, all delivered by BACB-certified RBTs under daily BCBA supervision. Sessions blend focused skill-building with play-based learning, giving children the repetition and consistency they need to build communication, social, and daily living skills with confidence. For children who learn best with clear boundaries, predictable schedules, and a dedicated clinical team, IBM's centers provide everything they need in one place.
See Our FacilitiesAt IBM, in-home ABA therapy brings evidence-based support directly into the environment where your child spends most of their time. Toileting, mealtime, dressing, sibling interactions, and behavioral challenges are addressed in the exact context where they occur, making skills more natural and immediately functional. Sessions are delivered by BACB-certified RBTs under BCBA supervision, with caregiver coaching built into every visit so parents are active partners in their child's growth, not just observers. For families who need flexible, personalized support that works within the rhythm of everyday life, in-home ABA is a powerful and effective option.
Learn MoreAt IBM, school-based ABA therapy brings clinical support directly into the classroom, where children spend the majority of their day. BACB-certified RBTs work alongside teachers and school staff to provide individualized 1:1 support during real classroom moments, helping children navigate transitions, build peer relationships, follow classroom routines, and manage behaviors that interfere with learning. IBM's BCBAs provide ongoing oversight through classroom observations, individualized behavior support plans, IEP participation, and staff training, ensuring that strategies are implemented consistently throughout the entire school day. For children who need support where learning actually happens, school-based ABA meets them there.
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