Home-Based Support
Build everyday skills within familiar routines and family life, at a pace that respects your household.
Learn about in-home therapyHome-Based & Community-Based ABA Therapy
Growing Skills. Building Connections. Creating Brighter Horizons.
At Community Horizons ABA, we bring personalized ABA therapy into the places that matter most — your home, your community, and your everyday life. We partner with families to help children develop meaningful skills, build confidence, and participate more fully in the world around them.
- Family-centred planning
- Neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Skills practised where they matter
Therapy in your
home, not a clinic
Practice at the park,
store, and library
How the journey unfolds
Home. Routines. Community. Independence.
Our whole model follows one path: start where a child feels safe, make communication reliable, carry the skill into the wider world, then hand the day back to the family.
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At home, in real routines
We start where your child already feels safe — using breakfast, dressing, chores, and play as the teaching material.
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Communication that works
Requests, choices, and even protest become reliable. When communication works, behaviour has far less to do.
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Out into the community
Parks, stores, libraries, and classes become planned practice settings — with scaffolding and a genuine payoff.
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Greater independence
Caregivers carry the strategies, our support fades, and participation — not session hours — becomes the measure.
Who we are
Therapy That Meets You Where Life Happens
Children learn best when a skill is practiced in the place it actually matters — at the kitchen table, in the grocery aisle, on the playground, at the library. When therapy follows the rhythm of your family's day instead of fighting against it, progress is more likely to stick, generalize, and become part of everyday life.
Community-Based Learning
Practice communication, social interaction, independence, and functional skills in real-world settings.
Learn about community-based therapyFamily Partnership
Work collaboratively with caregivers to support consistency, confidence, and meaningful progress.
See how we partner with familiesOur Services
Personalized Support for Everyday Life
Six services, one premise: a skill is only finished when it works outside the therapy hour.
In-Home ABA Therapy
Individualized support within the home, focusing on communication, daily living, play, routines, and other meaningful skills.
Learn moreCommunity-Based ABA Therapy
Opportunities to practice functional and social skills in appropriate everyday environments, such as parks, playgrounds, stores, libraries, and other community settings.
Learn moreSchool-Based Assistance
We bridge the gap between home and school by collaborating with educators, supporting IEP development, and tracking behavioural progress in the classroom.
Learn moreParent and Caregiver Training
Practical strategies and collaborative guidance to help caregivers support their child's development in daily routines.
Learn moreIndividualized Treatment Planning
Personalized goals and support strategies informed by each child's strengths, needs, interests, and family priorities.
Learn moreSocial and Functional Skill Development
Support for communication, self-advocacy, daily living, participation, and building relationships.
Learn moreOngoing Progress Collaboration
Regular communication with families and coordination with other providers when appropriate and authorized.
Learn moreOur Community-First Approach
Real-Life Skills. Real-World Opportunities.
A skill learned only at a table can stay only at that table. We deliberately build learning into the environments and routines that already belong to your family, so that what a child practices on Tuesday is usable on Saturday — at grandma's house, at the pool, at the corner store.
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Step 01
Learning through familiar home routines
Morning routines, meals, chores, transitions, and play become natural teaching opportunities rather than add-ons to an already full day.
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Step 02
Practicing communication during play
We follow the child's interests and preferences, so communication is worth initiating — requests, choices, protests, and shared enjoyment all count.
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Step 03
Building independence through everyday activities
Dressing, tidying, preparing a snack, navigating a schedule, and managing money are goals in their own right, not filler between drills.
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Exploring social opportunities in the community
Parks, playgrounds, stores, libraries, classes, and neighborhoods become supportive practice settings with the right level of scaffolding.
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Helping caregivers reinforce skills naturally
We coach caregivers with practical strategies that fit into the day, so progress does not depend on a therapist being present.
What we will not trade away
- Goals are individualized and chosen with the family, not handed down from a template.
- We honor child preferences, assent, and the right to communicate a no.
- Dignity and emotional safety come before any target behavior.
- Participation and quality of life are the point — not compliance or appearing typical.
- We tell you honestly what is working, what is not, and what we are changing.
Why families choose us
Why Families Choose Community Horizons ABA
Families tell us the difference is not a single moment. It is the accumulation of a hundred small ones — a therapist who shows up on time, a goal that finally makes sense at dinner, a caregiver who feels less alone in it.
Care That Fits Everyday Life
Services designed around family routines and practical needs, not a schedule imposed on them.
Individualized Support
Goals that reflect each child's unique strengths, preferences, and developmental priorities.
Family Collaboration
Caregivers are valued partners in the therapy process, and their expertise on their child is treated that way.
Community Connection
Learning opportunities that support participation in the everyday environments your family already uses.
Meaningful Progress
A focus on practical skills that support communication, autonomy, and quality of life.
Compassionate Professionals
A respectful, collaborative approach to supporting children and the adults who love them.
Meet our team
People Who Care About Your Child's Journey
Our clinical team is where the philosophy above becomes real: clinicians who are comfortable on a playground, in a living room, and in a conversation with a worried parent at 8pm.
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BCBA
Walter West
Founder & BCBA
Walter is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst focused on quality care across home, school, and community settings. He prioritises family involvement to ensure plans are comprehensive, realistic, and support meaningful progress.
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Amy Dodd
Director of Operations
Amy brings a unique perspective through her background in child development, her experience as a daycare director, and her personal journey as a parent of a child with special needs — supporting a warm and family-informed approach across our services.
Our process
Starting Services Should Feel Simple
You should never need a decoder ring to begin. Here is what reaching out actually looks like — and what it does not commit you to.
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Connect With Us
Tell us about your family and what support you're looking for. One short form, or one phone call — whichever is easier for you.
No referral or diagnosis required to simply ask a question.
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Explore Your Options
We discuss your needs, our current service availability, and potential next steps, including what we can and cannot support right now.
Availability and coverage are confirmed, never assumed.
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Develop a Personalized Plan
When appropriate, we complete the necessary assessments and collaborative planning with you, informed by your child's strengths and your family's priorities.
You review and approve goals before services begin.
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Begin Your Journey
We work together on individualized goals in relevant home and community settings, with regular communication along the way.
Plans are reviewed and adjusted as your child grows.
Reaching out does not commit you to services. Availability, assessment requirements, insurance coverage, and authorization are confirmed individually and are never guaranteed by this website.
Parent & caregiver resources
Parent and Caregiver Resources
Plain-language guidance for families considering or beginning ABA support — written to be read in a few minutes, on a phone, in the middle of a busy day.
Understanding ABA Therapy: A Plain-Language Guide for Parents
What applied behaviour analysis actually is, what it is not, and the questions worth asking any provider before you commit.
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What to Expect From In-Home ABA Services
How in-home sessions really run, what your house needs to provide, and how to keep your home feeling like a home.
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How Community-Based Therapy Works
Why we take therapy to the playground and the grocery store, how outings are planned, and how safety is handled.
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Next steps
Let's Build Brighter Horizons Together.
Every child deserves support that recognizes their strengths, respects their individuality, and creates opportunities for meaningful growth. Let's explore how Community Horizons ABA can partner with your family.