The Autism Partnership Method^® (APM^®) is a progressive model of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a high-quality, evidence-based approach for treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Developed through over 30 years of research and clinical practice, APM^® goes beyond traditional ABA by emphasizing real-time, “in-the-moment” analysis and strong clinical judgment.

It is both flexible and systematic—allowing programs to be continuously adapted to each child’s needs—while maintaining a compassionate, individualized approach to learning and development.

Research has focused primarily on young children (aged 2-4 years), but it’s never too late to start. There is clear evidence that the strategies of ABA can help individuals of all ages.

We understand that schooling is important, and our ultimate goal is for every child to successfully attend school, ideally with minimal or no support. However, our priority is to equip your child with the essential ABA foundation skills so they can truly thrive in a school environment, not just cope with it.

Rather than placing children into full-time school settings before they are developmentally ready, we take a careful and systematic approach. Children are gradually introduced to learning environments, starting with small group instruction, progressing to larger group settings, and eventually transitioning into part-time school placements.

As they demonstrate readiness and success, their time in school is steadily increased until they can participate more independently. Many of our children go on to succeed in mainstream school settings, but we emphasize that meaningful, lasting outcomes come from building readiness first, not rushing the process.

Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for your child. Research and our clinical experience consistently show that children with ASD who receive more hours of high-quality ABA therapy tend to make greater progress. As a result, many children at Autism Partnership begin with 20 to 45 hours of treatment per week.

As your child develops skills, reduces interfering behaviors, and becomes more engaged in school and social activities, we may recommend gradually reducing treatment hours based on their progress and individual needs.

The ABA therapy treatment program is individualized for children with their own unique needs. It’s a common misconception that ABA therapy doesn’t apply to children who are higher functioning, when in fact, the strategies are incredibly effective for this population.

Our ABA therapy program focuses on developing key areas including language, cognitive, social, adaptive behavior, and “learning how to learn” skills. Each child receives an individualized autism intervention program tailored to their developmental needs.

During daily sessions, therapists follow structured lesson plans that target these core skill areas through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Our consultants provide regular supervision to ensure programs are implemented effectively and make ongoing adjustments based on each child’s progress.

This approach ensures that every child receives consistent, personalized support to build meaningful and lasting skills.