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Narrative

The mission of AKABA is to serve those in our community who require care. Because we live and work in the same community as those we serve, we are invested in providing the same quality care to you, our client, that we would give to members of our own families. It is our goal to help you achieve better health and overall wellbeing, while preserving your dignity and respect. As guests in your home, we offer maximum support and care with minimal disruption of your daily life.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the specific and comprehensive use of the principles of learning, including operant and respondent conditioning, in order to address behavioral needs of widely varying individuals. At AKABA, we primarily use ABA as therapy for children with autism to ultimately improve their quality of life and the quality of life of the whole family.​

AKABA uses an individualized, scientifically-validated, behavioral approach to helping individuals develop and build on their personal, academic, and social skills. Our therapy professionals assess where each individual is in terms of the foundations of learning, and for each person, we build from there according to the family's goals, and at the optimal individual pace for each client. Using a positive approach that is often perceived as games, we help individuals replace unproductive behaviors such as aggression with helpful, rewarding behaviors such as listening, adherence, and play. 

Service Types

• Mental Health
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna Health
• Aetna Health Insurance Company
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA HMO Blue
• Boston Medical Center Health Plan
• CeltiCare Health Plan of Massachusetts
• CIGNA Healthcare of Massachusetts
• Fallon Community Health Plan
• Fallon Health and Life Assurance Company
• Neighborhood Health Plan
• Tufts Associated Health Maintenance Organization
• Tufts Insurance Company

Program Type

• Applied Behavior Analysis

Populations Served

• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home
• Services at School

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds