Our Approach

Play-Based and Customized ABA Therapy in St. Louis

At Ad Astra, our approach to ABA therapy is designed to help children with autism thrive in a nurturing, dynamic, and engaging environment. Serving families in St. Louis and the surrounding areas, we combine evidence-based practices with a play-based methodology that prioritizes early childhood development. Our unique approach sets us apart, allowing us to provide unparalleled care and results for children up to the age of seven.

What Sets Ad Astra Apart?

Ad Astra’s play-based philosophy creates an environment where children can grow, learn, and explore naturally. Unlike traditional clinical models, we integrate structured one-on-one therapy with opportunities for social interaction and discovery. This balance ensures your child develops essential skills while enjoying the process.

Play-Based Learning: Children learn best when they’re having fun. Our sessions incorporate engaging activities tailored to your child’s interests, making therapy enjoyable and effective.
Early Childhood Expertise: Focusing on children up to seven years old allows us to maximize developmental windows. Our clinicians specialize in early intervention, ensuring your child receives care tailored to their developmental stage.
Dynamic Monthly Lesson Plans: Every month, our top clinicians design new and exciting lesson plans to keep your child’s therapy fresh, engaging, and aligned with their developmental goals.
Social and Individual Growth: Children benefit from peer interactions while also receiving personalized one-on-one therapy, fostering both individual and social development.

Center-Based ABA Therapy

Our purpose-built therapy centers provide a structured and engaging environment where children receive one-on-one therapy alongside opportunities for social interaction. Features include:

Large Classrooms: Perfect for group activities and social skill-building.
Private Therapy Rooms: Designed for focused, personalized care.
Expansive Play Areas: Encouraging socialization and physical activity in a safe and fun setting.
Sensory Rooms: Specially designed spaces where children can relax, explore, and engage with sensory activities tailored to their needs.

Home-Based ABA Therapy

For families who prefer therapy in the comfort of their own home, our clinicians bring customized ABA sessions directly to you. This option ensures skills are learned in a familiar environment and easily transferred to everyday life.

Our Onboarding Process: 5 Steps to Success

At Ad Astra, we ensure a smooth start to therapy through our comprehensive onboarding process, designed to set your child up for long-term success

Consultation

Speak to one of our team members to see if we’re a good fit and learn more about how Ad Astra can help your child. We’ll then schedule our in-depth assessment.

In-Depth Assessment

After confirming insurance coverage, a BCBA will sit down with you and your child to review concerns, observe, and develop an in-depth custom treatment plan.

Therapy Begins

Our clinicians will match your child to a care team made up of a BCBA and an RBT. Therapy sessions will be conducted one-on-one by the RBT and closely supervised by the BCBA.

Progress Tracking

Your child’s RBT will take data every session so that the BCBA can monitor your child’s progress and make any changes needed to improve skills and promote continued success.

Re-Evaluation

At the six-month mark, we’ll do another in-depth assessment to make sure you and your child are happy with the progress. We’ll then set our goals for the next six months of treatment.

Why Choose Ad Astra in St. Louis?