Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Positive Behavior Supports Corporation embraces a specific approach to delivery of applied behavior analysis therapy with positive behavior support which is a research-based approach to supporting people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings. They provide individualized ABA Therapy for those with autism and related disabilities, children and adults, to assist with decreasing challenging behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors and skill deficits that will allow the individual to reach their full potential.

Behavior Change Institute is premier provider of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) treatment. They aim to inspire hope and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals. They facilitate, provide, and improve access to high-quality treatment options for individuals and families in rural and traditionally underserved communities. Services include ABA Services, Family Peer Support Services, support for Educators and the Military supports.

Autism Learning Collaborative offers a wide range of ABA therapy services including in-home, center-based, in-school, telehealth, and social skills services. The comprehensive therapy programs are designed to help children build important sets of skills in areas such as behavior planning, fine and gross motor skills, language and communication, play and Pre-Academic skills, self-help, social skills and more. Other Albuquerque locations include 3400 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 and 1510 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Additional national locations include Dallas, Omaha, & San Antonio.

Bridges is a behavioral healthcare provider serving individuals with Autism. Clients can learn functional skills, such as social, communication, cognitive, and behavioral skills in their homes, in Bridges' ABA Center, therapists’ offices, schools, and communities. Individuals on the spectrum are supported with ABA, Behavior Therapy, and/or Speech Therapy. Their parents, caregivers, and families are supported through Parent Training and Family Guidance, and Individual and Family Counseling. Bridges' ABA Center provides children with individualized and group instruction, preparing them with classroom-readiness skills. A secure outdoor playground provides children with the physical movement and an indoor play area is offered for sensory and play activities. Autism Diagnostic Evaluations are also provided.

Aprendamos Intervention Team is a therapist-run organization that serves children and families’ needs through early intervention. Team services include speech-language, occupational, physical, and family therapists. A nurse, nutritionist, family services coordinators, developmental instructions, infant massage therapists, and pediatric specialists are also available. Mental health clinicians specializing in play therapy interventions, MDMR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more. The Autism program has 16 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and about 50 Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT).

Abrazos Family Support Services is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their programs include Infant/Toddler Services, Autism Services, Autism Recreational Respite, Autism After School Program, Respite Services, and Family Living. Children from birth up to age three are eligible for Early Intervention services including Family Service Coordination, Developmental Instruction, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Family Counseling. Respite is a service to families who are in need of a short break from their natural caregiving duties of a child or an adult who is diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. The Family Living Program provides support to adults diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability to remain living in their own home, their family home, or a surrogate home.

MECA Therapies, LLC is a NM Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Early Intervention provider, serving children birth to 3 years old. They also provide children's outpatient therapy for ages 3 to 21 (not available in Clovis); Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children ages 2 to 21; and several home visiting programs for prenatal to 3 years old. Bilingual services are also provided. They have offices in Las Cruces, Hobbs, Clovis, and Roswell. They accept a variety of private and Medicaid-based insurance plans. All MECA therapies services can be conducted via in-person or telehealth visits as of April 2022.

The UNM CDD Autism Spectrum Evaluation Clinic (ASEC) provides diagnostic evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related conditions. The clinic sees children ages 3 and older to evaluate social and emotional development, communication, thinking and problem-solving ability, adaptive skills, and behavior. Teams have strong expertise in ASD and developmental disabilities and may include a pediatrician, clinical psychologist, speech-language pathologist, family therapist, and/or clinical social worker, depending on need. Following evaluation, ASEC assists families in finding resources for their children, or provides recommendations for treatment or other assessments if needed. If a child is diagnosed with ASD, ASEC makes referrals to other services in the Autism Programs at the CDD or to community services.

The Autism Family and Provider Resource Team is part of the Autism Programs at UNM CDD . The statewide program focuses on supporting and serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, caregivers, educators, and communities. Through phone or email, team members can assist with topics ranging from problem-solving individual issues to helping find resources online. In addition Autism Program trainings are available for a wide range of topics around ASD.

The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) interdisciplinary traineeship develops trainees' expertise in understanding, working in partnership with, and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The training includes seminars on Fridays and additional activities throughout two semesters and uses evidence-based materials, case studies, problem-based learning, experiential activities and project activities. The interactive seminars are provided in conjunction with a two-day orientation, leadership and public policy workshops, required readings, assignments, book and journal club, webinars, family visits, and a capstone project that embeds leadership and research skills. Trainees can expect to spend 300 hours participating in LEND seminars and completing assignments and activities. The traineeship includes a stipend (dependent on federal grant funding). LEND accepts graduate students, family members of individuals with disabilities, self-advocate leaders and practicing professionals from many disciplines.