Developmental Delay
When a child is slower to reach milestones in speech, play, motor, social or self-care skills, early support makes learning easier. ABA breaks skills into small, teachable steps and tracks each one.
Therapy at our San Jose & Oakland centers
What you might notice
- Few or no words, or fewer words than same-age peers
- Little pretend play or imitation
- Needs more help with eating, dressing or toileting than peers
- Difficulty following simple instructions
- Seems to learn new skills much more slowly
Many children show some of these signs without having a condition. A licensed clinician makes any diagnosis; our autism diagnosis & evaluation service is one way to get answers.
How ABA helps
We assess which skills are missing and why, then teach them step by step with clear prompts, frequent practice and reinforcement. Families join sessions and learn the same techniques, so practice continues between visits.
Questions parents ask
Can’t find your answer? Talk to our team.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis for ABA?
ABA is most often covered by insurance with an autism diagnosis. If your child has a developmental delay without a diagnosis, we can talk through next steps and our evaluation service.
Should we wait and see if my child catches up?
That is a conversation for your pediatrician. If you are worried, an evaluation does not commit you to therapy, and early support is generally easier than catching up later.
What families say about Rori
5.0★★★★★8 Google reviews
“We tried another ABA provider before finding Rori, and the difference has been night and day. Since my son started the program, I've seen significant improvements in him — the kind that remind me why we kept searching for the righ…”
“At the start of this year, my husband and I were completely lost about what the next steps in our son's behavior plan should be. We found Rori and sat down with Kristine Shannon, and from that very first meeting, everything began…”
“We have been so impressed with Rori from the start. Our child has made so much progress in the last 3months. Kristine and Arta came home to make their first observation/assessment. Their presence made us feel so comfortable and un…”
“Very caring and excellent at what they do. Definitely recommend.”
“Absolutely the best ABA provider I have experienced. My son actually made a huge progress in a short amount of time. Any concern I have with him, the BCBA, Kristine, evaluated in person, both my son and I. By observing in person…”