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VB-ABA Therapy Across the UK
Leapfrog ABA Services
At Leapfrog Therapies, we provide progressive ABA therapy informed by current research, neurodivergent lived experience, Positive Behaviour Support and the Verbal Behaviour approach. The specific model we practise is Verbal Behaviour–Applied Behaviour Analysis (VB-ABA), a specialised form of ABA therapy focused particularly on functional communication, functional skills and readiness for learning. We incorporate play and leisure skills in all of our programmes in order to create opportunities to engage in naturalistic therapy, improve their quality of life, and build social skills.
The Leapfrog Approach is our personalised approach to ABA, which is a combination of Verbal Behaviour Therapy, the Positive Behaviour Support values based framework and developmental programmes such as the Denver Early start model. All therapy is also informed by neuroaffirming practices, developmental psychology, parenting research and neuroscience. We pride ourselves in offering truly holistic support, that puts the child or young person at the centre of everything we do. and based on current best practices in behaviour analysis.
We provide ABA for children and young people aged 18 months to 25 across the UK, with ABA Therapists currently available for immediate start in:
- Milton Keynes
- Birmingham
- Manchester
Who can ABA therapy support?
Leapfrog Therapies provides VB-ABA for children and young people aged 18 months to 25 years. ABA can support anyone who would benefit from developing skills and/or supporting behaviour and wellbeing. Skills may include functional communication, vocabulary, cooperation, play skills, social interaction, motor development, academic support, toileting, everyday living skills and much more! Any child who is not meeting their developmental milestones can benefit from an early intervention ABA program!
VB-ABA is widely used with autistic and other neurodivergent individuals due to the extensive research base and has also been shown to be effective for a variety of developmental disabilities, learning difficulties and additional needs.
At Leapfrog Therapies our ABA team have experience supporting individuals with the following conditions:
ASD/ASC - Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
GDD - Global Developmental Delay
PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance
Downs Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Other chromosomal/genetic abnormalities
Neurological Impairment
Learning disability
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Delayed language development
Failure to Thrive
SCD - Social Communication Disorder
Stammer
Lisp
Behavioural difficulties
PICA
Tics
Childhood Trauma
Complex physical and health needs
(Support is always based on individual needs rather than diagnosis alone.)
Children and young people who display behaviours of concern, such as spitting, kicking, hair-pulling, etc, will also benefit from VB-ABA. Incorporating Positive Behaviour Support, a functional behaviour assessment will be completed and behaviour support plan designed to meet the needs of the child. Our ABA team will identify the function of the behaviour (what the person may be communicating through the behaviour) and recommend the teaching of safer and more effective communication skills and ways of meeting those needs.
Every ABA programme is bespoke and developed around the individual learner. You do not need any diagnoses to access services. Please contact us for more information about whether our ABA is right for you.
How does our ABA therapy work?
Our VB-ABA Consultants begin by completing an initial assessment of the learner’s communication, learning and developmental needs. This may include the Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), alongside other assessment methods selected for the individual.
Following the assessment across both home and nursery/school settings, we develop a bespoke VB-ABA therapy programme with goals based on the learner’s needs and priorities. Regular workshops take place at home, nursery and/or school, allowing the Consultant to observe sessions, review progress, and make adjustments where needed. Some programs may also involve community trips to generalise skills and expand quality of life.
We can provide parent-led or school/nursery staff-led programmes with ongoing professional guidance from the ABA consultant. Or we can also supply VB-ABA Therapists to deliver regular sessions in our full package programs.
Our ABA therapy is play-based, assent-focused, child-led and shaped around the learner’s interests, preferences and motivation so that sessions are engaging and enjoyable.
ABA Therapy Near Me
We provide home and education-based VB-ABA therapy to learners across the UK. We are also flexible to work with Local Authorities, Schools, Care Homes, or other residential settings and are an existing provider for multiple LAs and Care Homes across the UK. We can also provide ad hoc training for schools struggling with behaviour.
Contact us to discuss support in your area.
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