Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is ABA therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. It is the most researched and effective treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

2. Do you offer therapy in a clinic?

No. All services are 100% in-home.
We believe children learn best in familiar environments where real-life skills can be taught naturally.

3. What areas do you serve?

We provide in-home services in Burnsville, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding Minnesota communities.

4. What ages do you work with?

We support children with autism from early childhood through adolescence, depending on individual needs and therapy goals.

5. How do I know if my child needs ABA therapy?

Children may benefit from ABA if they experience:

• Delayed communication
• Behavioral challenges
• Social interaction difficulties
• Limited daily living or adaptive skills
• Emotional regulation struggles
• If you’re unsure, we offer free consultations to help guide you.

6. Do parents need to be involved?

Yes. Family involvement is essential.
We provide parent coaching to help you understand your child’s needs and support progress outside of therapy sessions.

7. What languages does your team speak?

Our diverse team speaks: Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, Spanish, and English. This allows families to communicate comfortably and receive culturally aware care.

8. How do you create an individualized treatment plan?

After an assessment, we:

• Identify strengths and challenges
• Set development and behavior goals
• Create a detailed ABA therapy plan
• Provide consistent in-home sessions tailored to your child’s environment

Every plan is customized to each child and family.

9. Will my child work with the same therapist?

We do our best to maintain consistent therapists so your child can build strong, trusting relationships and achieve stable progress.

10. Do you coordinate with schools and doctors?

Yes. We provide collaborative support with teachers, healthcare providers, and specialists to ensure your child’s goals are aligned across environments.

11. How many hours of therapy will my child need?

This depends on:

• Assessment results
• Age
• Behavior needs
• Family schedule
• Therapy goals

Children may receive anywhere from 10 to 40 hours per week based on individual recommendations.

12. How do I start services?

Simply contact us by phone or email.
We will:

• Schedule a consultation
• Complete an intake assessment
• Build an individualized plan
• Begin in-home ABA therapy

13. What makes Amicable Service Center different?

• 100% in-home services
• Multilingual, culturally inclusive team
• Family-centered approach
• Personalized, evidence-based ABA
• Collaborative care
• Compassionate support focused on long-term growth

14. Are your services covered by insurance?

If you want, I can create an insurance FAQ as well—just let me know your accepted plans (BCBS, UCare, Medicaid, etc.).