Frequently Asked Questions

We do in-home 1:1 ABA therapy and Therapeutic Consultation for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Down Syndrome diagnosis age 2-21. This service includes assessments, development of a comprehensive treatment plan and ongoing data collection. It includes ongoing ABA training for family members, teachers, caretakers and care professionals - anyone and everyone who is involved in supporting the individual.  For in-home services, a highly trained and experienced (and fun) Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will work directly with your child. 

We can help with creating an environment where there is more of what we want to see (skills) and less of what you don't want to see (problem behavior). Examples of skills can include communication and self-advocacy, safety, toilet training and daily living skills, independence and leisure skills, social skill deficits and task learning. Examples of problem behavior might include aggression, self injury, property destruction, and elopement. Please note, we do not change behavior unless it directly benefits the kid. We ask ourselves, "Does this goal make this kid's life better? Will they be happier with this skill?" If the answer is yes, we can help. 

Yes. We believe that all behavior is communication - and that "problem behavior" is usually solving a problem for the individual. We figure out what that problem is, and teach the person to solve it in a more appropriate and safer way. Everyone deserves to get their needs met safely, with dignity, and in a way that feels right to them.  If the learner is engaging in behavior that is life threatening or beyond the scope of this service, a referral will be made to a crisis center or other appropriate service on a case-by-case basis. 

Yes. You can call 703-656-9685 and talk to Krystle Curley, the BCBA owner.  If you feel that her services may be a good fit for your family and values, you can decide the next steps together.

Yes. By centering trauma-informed and neuro-diversity affirming  practices and family collaboration, we aim to help children grow into happy, healthy, lively individuals — and eventually, to graduate from therapy entirely. We only work on skills that are going to help your kid - we want them to grow up and be proud of and comfortable with their therapy journey.