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The Foundation of Every Child's Program
Before therapy begins, IBM's clinical team takes the time to truly understand your child. The comprehensive ABA assessment is how we build a treatment plan that is specific to them, not a template.
IBM's comprehensive ABA assessment is a detailed, multi-step evaluation conducted by a BCBA as part of the intake process. Families begin with a free consultation, complete their intake paperwork, and go through insurance verification before the assessment is scheduled. The goal of the assessment is not simply to identify what a child cannot do - it is to understand the whole child. Their strengths, their challenges, what motivates them, how they communicate, and what is driving the behaviors that are making daily life harder for them and their family. Every treatment plan IBM builds begins here, and every goal in that plan is grounded in what this assessment reveals.
The assessment draws from multiple sources: background history, caregiver interviews, direct observations across settings, functional behavior analysis, and standardized skill evaluations. Taken together, they give IBM's clinical team a complete picture of your child and the clearest possible path forward. Parents are active participants throughout, not passive bystanders waiting for results.
A Five Step Process
IBM begins by reviewing your child's full history. This includes medical and developmental records, behavioral history, educational background and any current IEP, family and social history, and prior therapies or interventions. Understanding where your child has been is essential to understanding where they can go.
You know your child better than anyone. IBM's clinical team conducts a structured interview to gather your perspective on your child's daily routine, communication methods, behaviors of concern, family priorities, and desired outcomes for therapy. This conversation also identifies what motivates your child - the preferences and rewards that will drive their progress in sessions.
IBM observes your child directly, in the center and where relevant in their natural settings including home, school, or daycare. This allows the clinical team to see how your child interacts with their environment, identify behavioral patterns, and observe current skills in real context rather than relying solely on reports.
At IBM, our centers are purpose-built environments where young children ages 18 months to 6 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.
Learn MoreIBM uses standardized assessment tools to evaluate your child's current abilities across six domains:
At the conclusion of the assessment, IBM's BCBA produces a comprehensive written report covering findings across all five evaluation areas, including data collected and the specific treatment goals identified for your child. From that report, an Individualized Treatment Plan is developed outlining your child's goals, the intervention strategies IBM will use to achieve them, and a recommended therapy schedule including hours per week.
The treatment plan is reviewed with your family before services begin. You will understand exactly what IBM is working on with your child, why each goal was selected, and what progress will look like over time. Nothing starts until you are informed, aligned, and ready.
IBM's assessment process is designed with young children in mind. For a toddler or preschooler, the evaluation involves structured observation, direct interaction, and play-based activities rather than formal testing. It is not a test your child can pass or fail. It is a collaborative process designed to understand where they are today and map the most effective path to where they can go. IBM's clinical team is experienced in making young children feel comfortable and engaged throughout every step.
