On Target ABA

On Target ABA Helping your child succeed at home, at school… and at all times.

We proudly serve the Cleveland and Central Ohio regions with multiple locations dedicated to providing exceptional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our goal is to see children succeed within their home environment, school environment, socially, emotionally, verbally, and functionally overall. At On Target ABA we look to improve quality of life in multiple ways, including group interaction

where kids work on appropriately taking turns, sharing, and calming strategies. We provide intensive ABA therapy to children, ages 2-18, both in-home, in school, and in clinic. We specialize in early intervention for children with autism and offer a collaborative approach which includes; Early Intervention Day Program, Clinic Based ABA therapy, and In-Home ABA therapy.

♾️💙🌈 Happy Autism Acceptance Month!This April, our Gahanna EL Center is celebrating our kids with a fun sensory activity...
04/24/2026

♾️💙🌈 Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

This April, our Gahanna EL Center is celebrating our kids with a fun sensory activity every Tuesday of the month. 🎉

Week 1: Bubble & Music Party 🫧🎶

Bubbles. Music. Pure joy. Sensory play is therapy in action — and watching our kids light up is everything. 💙

Stay tuned for more Tuesday surprises all month long! 🌈

📱 Did you know you can screen your child for autism in under 5 minutes — for free?Autism Speaks offers the M-CHAT-R — th...
04/24/2026

📱 Did you know you can screen your child for autism in under 5 minutes — for free?

Autism Speaks offers the M-CHAT-R — the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers — directly on their website. It's the same tool recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics at every 18 and 24-month well visit.

Here's what you need to know:

🔹 20 simple yes/no questions
🔹 Takes less than 5 minutes
🔹 Designed for toddlers ages 16–30 months
🔹 A positive result is NOT a diagnosis — it's a next step
🔹 100% free

If you've had a feeling something might be different about your child's development — this is the place to start. Trust that instinct. A screening costs nothing. Waiting costs time.

🔗 Take the free screener: autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child

And if the results indicate your child may benefit from a full evaluation — On Target ABA offers on-site autism evaluations in Ohio and Utah. Reach out to us directly. 💙

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⏰ The earlier you catch it, the more you can do about it.Early autism screening can change everything for your child — a...
04/23/2026

⏰ The earlier you catch it, the more you can do about it.

Early autism screening can change everything for your child — and most families don't realize how soon it can happen.

✅ Autism can be reliably detected as early as 18 months
✅ The average diagnosis age is still 5 years old — years of support missed
✅ Early intervention (ages 2–3) produces the strongest outcomes
✅ A screening is not the same as a diagnosis — it's just a first step

If you've noticed something — trust that feeling. A delay in speech. Less eye contact than other kids the same age. Repetitive behaviors. Difficulty with transitions.

Those observations matter. And acting on them sooner rather than later is one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's future. 💙

At On Target ABA, we offer on-site autism evaluations. You don't have to wait for a long referral chain — reach out to us directly.

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🚫 Myth: Stimming is a problem behavior that needs to be stopped.✅ Truth: Stimming is regulation.When your child flaps th...
04/22/2026

🚫 Myth: Stimming is a problem behavior that needs to be stopped.

✅ Truth: Stimming is regulation.

When your child flaps their hands, rocks back and forth, or spins — they are not misbehaving. They are managing their nervous system. They are coping. They are telling you something without words.

Suppressing stimming doesn't make the need go away. It just takes away the tool your child was using to meet it.

The goal of quality ABA therapy is never to eliminate stimming. It's to understand what your child needs — and make sure those needs get met. 💙

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📊 Autism Speaks just released their 2025 Autism by the Numbers Annual Report — and the data is something every family an...
04/21/2026

📊 Autism Speaks just released their 2025 Autism by the Numbers Annual Report — and the data is something every family and professional needs to see.

Here are the numbers that matter most:

🔢 1 in 31 children in the US are now diagnosed with autism — up from 1 in 36
🔢 Autism prevalence has increased nearly 5x since 2000
🔢 The average age of diagnosis is still 5 years old — when early intervention works best at ages 2-3
🔢 80% of people with autism rely on family support
🔢 High rates of anxiety, ADHD, and other co-occurring conditions remain unaddressed
🔢 Employment gaps for autistic adults remain significant

Every data point represents a real child. A real family. A real story.

At On Target ABA, this is why we show up every day. The need is growing. The urgency is real. And early intervention — starting as young as possible — is still the single most evidence-based response we have. 💙

🔗 Read the full report: autismspeaks.org/autism-numbers-2025-annual-report

💬 Which of these numbers surprised you most? Drop it in the comments. 👇

🧡 FREE program for autism caregivers — and most families have never heard of it.The Caregiver Skills Training (CST) Prog...
04/20/2026

🧡 FREE program for autism caregivers — and most families have never heard of it.

The Caregiver Skills Training (CST) Program — developed by WHO & Autism Speaks — teaches parents how to use everyday play and home routines to build their child's communication, engagement, and daily living skills.

And it's 100% free. 💙

📱 Access it through:
🎥 Free YouTube video series
🎙️ Free podcast
💻 eCST online platform

🔗 autismspeaks.org/caregiver-skills-training-program

At On Target ABA, we know the most powerful learning happens at home — between sessions, in the everyday moments. 🏠

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🎯 Did you know that the ratio of RBTs to children in ABA therapy matters MORE than most families realize?Here’s why it’s...
04/17/2026

🎯 Did you know that the ratio of RBTs to children in ABA therapy matters MORE than most families realize?

Here’s why it’s one of the most important questions you can ask any ABA provider:

✅ 1-on-1 attention during every session
✅ Goals are targeted consistently, not shared across multiple kids
✅ Your child’s RBT knows THEM — their motivators, their triggers, their wins
✅ Data collected is specific to YOUR child
✅ The therapeutic relationship is deep and genuine

Why does this matter? Because ABA therapy only works when it’s truly individualized. A child who is one of many in a group session is not getting the same quality of intervention as a child with their own dedicated therapist.

At On Target ABA, we don’t believe in shortcuts when it comes to your child’s progress. Every child deserves a therapist who shows up for THEM. 💙

💬 Did you know to ask about this before choosing an ABA provider? Drop a ❤️ if this was helpful! 👇

🚨 RBT CERTIFIED ALERT 🚨Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Jalyn Walker from our Gahanna EL Center — who ...
04/16/2026

🚨 RBT CERTIFIED ALERT 🚨

Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Jalyn Walker from our Gahanna EL Center — who passed her RBT exam! 🎉🙌

Jalyn, we are SO incredibly proud of you! The hard work, the long study sessions, the dedication — it all paid off in the best way. 💙

Becoming a Registered Behavior Technician is no small feat. It takes commitment, compassion, and a genuine heart for the children and families we serve. Jalyn has all of that in abundance — and our Gahanna team and kiddos are so lucky to have her. 🌟

Welcome to the next chapter, Jalyn! The best is yet to come. 🎯

💙 Drop a congratulations in the comments for Jalyn! 👇

👟👠 Mismatch Shoe Tuesday is HERE! Today at On Target ABA, we wore mismatched shoes to celebrate Autism Awareness & Accep...
04/15/2026

👟👠 Mismatch Shoe Tuesday is HERE!

Today at On Target ABA, we wore mismatched shoes to celebrate Autism Awareness & Acceptance Week — and we are OBSESSED with how this turned out. 😍

Just like every pair of shoes looks a little different — every person is beautifully, wonderfully unique in their own special way. 💙

This spirit week is all about recognizing that neurodiversity isn't something to fix. It's something to celebrate. 🎉

A HUGE shoutout to our incredible peer facilitator Makaila Still for creating this spirit week and bringing so much joy, creativity, and heart to our team and the children we serve. Makaila — you are a rockstar! 🌟

More spirit week fun coming this week — stay tuned! 👀

💙 Drop your favorite shoe emoji in the comments if you're celebrating with us! 👟👠👡👢

👁️ Autism & eye contact — let's talk about it.❌ MYTH: No eye contact = not paying attention.✅ TRUTH: Many children with ...
04/14/2026

👁️ Autism & eye contact — let's talk about it.

❌ MYTH: No eye contact = not paying attention.
✅ TRUTH: Many children with autism process information BETTER without it.

Forcing eye contact can:
🔴 Increase anxiety
🔴 Reduce processing ability
🔴 Damage trust

Eye contact is ONE form of connection.
Not the only one. Not the most important one. 💙

At On Target ABA, we build joint attention and natural connection — always at your child's pace.

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🌿 Have you heard of Natural Environment Teaching?It's one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — approaches in ...
04/13/2026

🌿 Have you heard of Natural Environment Teaching?

It's one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — approaches in ABA therapy. And chances are, your child has already experienced it.

📚 WHAT IS NET?
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) is an evidence-based ABA method where learning happens IN your child's everyday world — not just at a table.

Instead of flashcards and drills, skills are taught through:
🎮 Play & favorite toys
🍎 Snack time & mealtimes
🛁 Bath time & daily routines
🏡 Home, school & community settings
🎨 Art, music & sensory activities

🎯 WHY IT WORKS:
✅ Skills are learned WHERE they'll actually be used
✅ Children are motivated because it's built around their interests
✅ Less frustration — fewer tantrums & more engagement
✅ Skills generalize faster to real life
✅ Learning feels natural — kids often don't even know it's happening!

Here's the magic: a child who loves cars isn't just playing with cars. They're learning colors, counting, requesting, turn-taking, and language — all at once, through something they already love. 🚗

"It isn't enough to memorize answers if the knowledge doesn't functionally apply to their everyday environment." — That's the heart of NET.

At On Target ABA, NET is woven into every session — because when a child is engaged and motivated, THAT'S when real learning happens. 💙

💬 Did you know ABA therapy could look like this? Drop a ❤️ if this surprised you! 👇

🎉 The best ABA therapy doesn’t feel like therapy.It feels like play. 🎮Bubbles. Building blocks. Pretend play. Sensory bi...
04/10/2026

🎉 The best ABA therapy doesn’t feel like therapy.

It feels like play. 🎮

Bubbles. Building blocks. Pretend play. Sensory bins. Games. Laughter.

Every activity is intentional.
Every laugh is a connection.
Every win is real. 💙

This is what we do at On Target ABA — and our kiddos show up every day excited to be here. 🌟

💬 What’s your child’s favorite activity at therapy? Drop it below! 👇

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