Getting started is simple and pressure-free:

• Step 1: Free Consultation (20 minutes)
  • Schedule a free phone consultation where we can talk about your child, your family's needs, and our approach. This is a no-pressure conversation—just us getting to know each other and seeing if we might be a good fit. You can ask any questions, and we'll be honest about whether we think we can help.
  • Schedule: Click here or call/text us at 267-215-6885.
• Step 2: Initial Meeting (if we're aligned)
  • If we both feel good about working together, we'll schedule an initial meeting where we get to know your child in person. This isn't a formal "assessment"—it's really just us building a relationship and understanding who your child is, what they love, and how they experience the world.
• Step 3: Collaborative Planning
  • We'll work together to create goals that matter to YOUR family (not just what we think should matter). You drive this process—we're here to support your vision for your child.
• Step 4: Start Therapy
  • Once we have a plan you feel good about, we'll begin! Sessions typically start within 3-4 weeks of completing the asessment. Throughout this process: You can ask questions, change your mind, or pause at any point. There's no pressure. We want you to feel completely comfortable and confident in your decision.

Ready to start? Reach out at contact@kraftedcareaba.com or 267-215-6885, or schedule directly here.

There's no such thing as a "typical" session at Krafted Care ABA—because we follow your child's lead! But here's what you can generally expect:

We meet your child where they are. If they're excited and energetic, we'll match that. If they need calm and gentle, we provide that. If they need movement breaks, we take them. We follow THEIR rhythm, not a rigid schedule.

We follow their interests. If your child loves dinosaurs, we're building communication and social skills through dinosaur play. If they're into music, we're incorporating that. If they want to be outside, we go outside. Learning happens best when kids are engaged in what they actually care about.

It looks like play (because it is). You won't see flashcards, drills at a table, or forced compliance. You'll see genuine play, exploration, and connection. The learning is embedded naturally—it doesn't look like "therapy" in the traditional sense.

Your child has autonomy. If your child says "no" or needs a break, we respect that. We don't force participation. We don't demand they stay in their chair or make eye contact. They're in control of their own body and choices.

We celebrate their authentic self. We're not trying to stop harmless stims, force "quiet hands," or make your child act "normal." We're supporting them to develop skills while being fully themselves.

A sample session might include:

• Arriving and letting your child transition at their pace
• Following their lead to a preferred activity
• Embedding learning opportunities naturally in play
• Taking breaks when needed
• Building on their communication and social attempts
• Celebrating their efforts and successes
• Checking in with you about what you're seeing at home

Every session ends with: A quick check-in with you about how it went, what we worked on, and what you might see carry over at home.

Bottom line: It should feel warm, playful, and relationship-focused—not clinical, rigid, or stressful.

The frequency of therapy depends on YOUR child's needs and YOUR family's goals and capacity—not on what insurance will pay for or what we think "should" happen.

Typical frequency ranges:

10-15 hours per week: For children who need more intensive support with multiple skill areas and whose families want more frequent intervention.

5-10 hours per week: For children working on specific skills or who benefit from consistent but less intensive support. This is common for school-age children or families balancing multiple therapies.

2-5 hours per week: For maintenance support, specific skill-building, or families who prefer a lighter touch while building on skills at home.

Consultation/Coaching Model: Some families prefer monthly or bi-weekly parent coaching sessions rather than direct therapy, where we support YOU in implementing strategies. This can be especially effective for older kids or teens.

How we decide together:

1. We assess your child's needs
2. We discuss your family's goals
3. We consider your family's schedule and capacity
4. We talk about what's realistic and sustainable
5. YOU decide what feels right

Important notes:

We adjust as needed. Therapy hours aren't set in stone. As your child progresses, we might reduce hours. If new challenges emerge, we might temporarily increase. We stay flexible and responsive to what your child and family need.

Quality over quantity. We believe 5 highly individualized, child-led hours are more valuable than 20 hours of cookie-cutter programming. We'll never recommend more hours just because insurance will cover it—we recommend what we genuinely think will help.

Your family's wellbeing matters. If therapy is overwhelming your family's schedule or causing stress, that's counterproductive. We'll work with you to find a balance that supports your child without burning out your family.

We're honest about what's needed. If we don't think your child needs intensive hours, we'll tell you—even if it means less business for us. Our goal is what's right for your child, not what maximizes our revenue.

How long does therapy last?

Honestly? It varies significantly, and anyone who gives you a definitive timeline upfront isn't being truthful.

The real answer: Therapy lasts as long as it's helpful for your child and family—and not a day longer.

Some children benefit from:

• Short-term support (6 months - 1 year): Focused work on specific skills like communication, toilet training, or transitioning to school
• Medium-term support (1-3 years): Building broader skills across multiple areas while supporting developmental stages
• Long-term support (3+ years): Ongoing support through childhood and adolescence, adjusting goals as your child grows
• Episodic support: Therapy, graduation, then returning during transitions (new school, puberty, etc.)

What influences duration:

Your child's needs and progress: Some children develop skills quickly. Others need longer-term support. We let your child's actual progress guide us, not arbitrary timelines.

Your family's goals: What YOU want matters. Some families want intensive early intervention and then transition to other supports. Others want ongoing partnership through adolescence. Your vision drives the timeline.

Life transitions: Many families continue or return to therapy during big transitions—starting school, puberty, transitioning to adulthood—even if they've "graduated" before.

What feels right to you: If you feel therapy isn't helping, or if you want to try managing independently, we support that. If you want to continue even after meeting initial goals, we can work on new areas.

Our approach to duration:

Regular check-ins: Every 3-6 months, we'll sit down together and honestly evaluate: Is this still helping? Are we making progress? Does continuing make sense? Should we adjust?

Transparent about progress: We'll never string you along for billable hours. If we're not seeing progress, we'll tell you and discuss whether to adjust approach, change goals, or consider if ABA is the right fit.

Graduation is celebrated: When your child meets their goals and you feel confident managing independently, we celebrate! Graduating from therapy is a success, not a failure. We're not here to create dependency.

Our door stays open: If you graduate and later need support during a transition or new challenge, we're here. Returning to therapy isn't "failure"—it's smart support during life's changes.

Bottom line: Therapy lasts as long as it's genuinely beneficial. We'll be honest with you about progress, and you'll always have full autonomy to continue, adjust, or stop. Your child's wellbeing—not our revenue—guides every decision.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it.

Our philosophy: You're your child's parent and primary expert on them. We're partnering WITH you, not taking over. Your presence is not only allowed—it's valued.

Options for involvement:

Fully present: You're welcome to be in the room for entire sessions, watching, participating, or just being nearby. Many parents prefer this, especially initially, and that's completely fine with us.

Partially present: Some families like to observe part of the session and then step away for parts. You can come and go as feels right.

Nearby but not in the room: You're welcome to be in the waiting area, another room, or nearby—available if your child needs you but giving them space to work with their therapist.

Learning alongside: We love when parents watch with the intention of learning strategies to use at home. We'll explain what we're doing and why so you can replicate it in daily life.

Participating together: For some goals, we work best WITH you in the session—parent coaching and family support is a big part of what we do.

What we DON'T do:

❌ We never exclude you from sessions without your choice ❌ We never make you feel like you're "in the way" ❌ We never suggest your presence is "interfering" (unless your child is truly showing that in their behavior, and then we problem-solve together) ❌ We never create a dynamic where you're shut out of your child's therapy

Adjusting based on your child: Sometimes children engage differently when parents are present vs. not—and that's okay! We'll observe together and find what works best. If your child needs you there for comfort, great. If they engage more independently when you step out, that's fine too. We adjust based on THEIR needs, not rigid rules.

Communication regardless: Whether you're in the room or not, we'll communicate regularly about what we're working on, what we're seeing, and how things are going. You're always fully informed.

Your comfort matters: If you're not comfortable leaving your child, you don't have to. Ever. Your instincts and comfort level matter.

Bottom line: This is collaborative care. You're welcome in sessions as much or as little as feels right for your child and family. We'll never make you feel unwelcome or excluded.

Typical frequency ranges:

10-15 hours per week: For children who need more intensive support with multiple skill areas and whose families want more frequent intervention.

5-10 hours per week: For children working on specific skills or who benefit from consistent but less intensive support. This is common for school-age children or families balancing multiple therapies.

2-5 hours per week: For maintenance support, specific skill-building, or families who prefer a lighter touch while building on skills at home.

Consultation/Coaching Model: Some families prefer monthly or bi-weekly parent coaching sessions rather than direct therapy, where we support YOU in implementing strategies. This can be especially effective for older kids or teens.

How we decide together:

1. We assess your child's needs
2. We discuss your family's goals
3. We consider your family's schedule and capacity
4. We talk about what's realistic and sustainable
5. YOU decide what feels right

Important notes:

We adjust as needed. Therapy hours aren't set in stone. As your child progresses, we might reduce hours. If new challenges emerge, we might temporarily increase. We stay flexible and responsive to what your child and family need.

Quality over quantity. We believe 5 highly individualized, child-led hours are more valuable than 20 hours of cookie-cutter programming. We'll never recommend more hours just because insurance will cover it—we recommend what we genuinely think will help.

Your family's wellbeing matters. If therapy is overwhelming your family's schedule or causing stress, that's counterproductive. We'll work with you to find a balance that supports your child without burning out your family.

We're honest about what's needed. If we don't think your child needs intensive hours, we'll tell you—even if it means less business for us. Our goal is what's right for your child, not what maximizes our revenue.

How long does therapy last?

Honestly? It varies significantly, and anyone who gives you a definitive timeline upfront isn't being truthful.

The real answer: Therapy lasts as long as it's helpful for your child and family—and not a day longer.

Some children benefit from:

• Short-term support (6 months - 1 year): Focused work on specific skills like communication, toilet training, or transitioning to school
• Medium-term support (1-3 years): Building broader skills across multiple areas while supporting developmental stages
• Long-term support (3+ years): Ongoing support through childhood and adolescence, adjusting goals as your child grows
• Episodic support: Therapy, graduation, then returning during transitions (new school, puberty, etc.)

What influences duration:

Your child's needs and progress: Some children develop skills quickly. Others need longer-term support. We let your child's actual progress guide us, not arbitrary timelines.

Your family's goals: What YOU want matters. Some families want intensive early intervention and then transition to other supports. Others want ongoing partnership through adolescence. Your vision drives the timeline.

Life transitions: Many families continue or return to therapy during big transitions—starting school, puberty, transitioning to adulthood—even if they've "graduated" before.

What feels right to you: If you feel therapy isn't helping, or if you want to try managing independently, we support that. If you want to continue even after meeting initial goals, we can work on new areas.

Our approach to duration:

Regular check-ins: Every 3-6 months, we'll sit down together and honestly evaluate: Is this still helping? Are we making progress? Does continuing make sense? Should we adjust?

Transparent about progress: We'll never string you along for billable hours. If we're not seeing progress, we'll tell you and discuss whether to adjust approach, change goals, or consider if ABA is the right fit.

Graduation is celebrated: When your child meets their goals and you feel confident managing independently, we celebrate! Graduating from therapy is a success, not a failure. We're not here to create dependency.

Our door stays open: If you graduate and later need support during a transition or new challenge, we're here. Returning to therapy isn't "failure"—it's smart support during life's changes.

Bottom line: Therapy lasts as long as it's genuinely beneficial. We'll be honest with you about progress, and you'll always have full autonomy to continue, adjust, or stop. Your child's wellbeing—not our revenue—guides every decision.

Yes! School collaboration is an important part of supporting your child's success.

How we partner with schools:

School Observations: We can visit your child's school to observe them in the classroom and on the playground, understanding how they navigate that environment and what supports might help.

Teacher Consultation: We work with teachers and school staff to share strategies, explain your child's needs, and problem-solve challenges together. This is collaborative, not directive—we respect educators' expertise in their setting.

IEP/504 Support: We can attend IEP or 504 meetings with you (or provide written input if we can't attend), offering behavioral perspective and advocating for appropriate supports.

Behavior Support Plans: If your child has challenging behaviors at school, we can work with the school team to develop consistent, respectful behavior support strategies.

Transition Support: Starting a new school? Moving to middle school or high school? We can help ease transitions through planning and school collaboration.

Communication Bridge: We serve as a bridge between home and school, ensuring consistent approaches and understanding across settings.

Staff Training: When appropriate, we can provide brief training to school staff on specific strategies or your child's unique needs.

What this looks like in practice:

We don't swoop in and tell teachers how to do their jobs. We collaborate respectfully, recognizing that teachers know their classroom and we know your child's behavioral and learning needs. Together, we find solutions that work in the school setting.

Important notes:

Your consent always required: We never contact or collaborate with school without your explicit permission. You're in control of what information is shared.

Limited by funding/time: School consultation is typically limited (a few visits per year) and depends on your funding source and our availability. We're transparent about what's realistic.

We advocate WITH you: If you're frustrated with school services or supports, we stand with you in advocating for what your child needs—professionally and respectfully.

Not a substitute for school services: Our school collaboration supplements (not replaces) the school's responsibility to provide FAPE. We work together with school-based teams.

Bottom line: Your child's school is a huge part of their life, and we want to support their success there. We collaborate respectfully with schools to create consistency and understanding across home and school settings.

We'll be honest with you.

This might sound surprising coming from an ABA provider, but: ABA isn't the right fit for every child or every family. And that's okay.

When ABA might not be the right fit:

Your child is deeply distressed by therapy: If therapy consistently causes significant anxiety, distress, or regression despite our adjustments, it's not worth it. Your child's emotional wellbeing comes first.

Goals aren't aligned: If what you want for your child doesn't align with what ABA can reasonably provide, we'll tell you honestly and help you find better-fit services.

Your values don't match ours: If you're looking for compliance-based training or want us to eliminate harmless stims, we're not the right fit—and we'll be upfront about that.

Another approach is better: Sometimes occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy, or other supports are more appropriate. We'll tell you if we think that's the case.

Practical barriers: If scheduling, location, or cost makes therapy unsustainable for your family, forcing it doesn't help anyone.

Lack of progress: If we're genuinely not seeing progress after reasonable time and adjustments, we'll be honest about that and discuss alternatives.

What we do if ABA isn't the right fit:

We tell you honestly: We'll never string you along for billable hours. If we don't think we're helping, we say so.

We provide alternatives: We'll suggest other therapies, approaches, or providers that might be better suited to your child's needs.

We offer resources: Even if you're not continuing ABA with us, we can provide resources, strategies, and support to help you navigate next steps.

We stay supportive: Leaving therapy isn't "giving up"—sometimes it's the right decision. We'll support your choice without judgment.

Our door stays open: If you try other approaches and want to return to ABA later, we're here. No shame, no "I told you so."

Important philosophy:

We believe in informed consent and family autonomy. You have the right to choose what's best for your child—including choosing to stop or decline ABA. We'll give you our honest professional opinion, but ultimately, YOU decide.

If you're unsure: Let's talk about it. We can adjust our approach, change frequency, modify goals, or take a break and reassess. We have options between "all in" and "completely stopping."

Bottom line: We're committed to doing what's right for your child and family—even if that means acknowledging ABA isn't the answer. Your child's wellbeing matters more than our business. We'll be honest, supportive, and helpful regardless of what you decide.