Building Brighter Futures Through Evidence-Based & Compassionate ABA Therapy

Your child deserves the best assistance that you can find to help navigate the challenges of disabilities like autism. At The Behavior Institute, located in Avalon, PA - we are committed to providing high quality ABA services for children 2 - 22 in a variety of settings. We work with you and your child to create a well rounded team to help them excel to their fullest potential.

Get a free consultation with our clinical team and discover how personalized ABA therapy can support your child’s development.

Our approach

We are a group of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who provide quality ABA (applied behavior analysis) services in Pittsburgh. As a collective, we assist clients and their families by providing therapy that focuses on communication, independence, leisure, and decreasing behaviors.

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Providing your child with a fun space to learn

All your appointments will take place in our clinic setting that is geared for children of all ages.

 

In-person and remote options for family collaboration

Our office is conveniently located in Pittsburgh. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy for family collaboration.

Our services

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    ABA

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    Family Collaboration

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    Consulting

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Meet our team

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    Emily Smiechowski, M.S., BCBA, LBA LBS

  • Madelyn Strause Behavior Technician

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Get started with The Behavior Institute, today.

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