Our ABA is Compassionate Emotionally Aware Neurodiversity-Affirming
Hello I’m Anna Torres, BCBA and founder of Paving Pathways. Nice to meet you!
I have been practicing ABA for nearly fifteen years in Northern Virginia, and more recently in Maryland. Over the years I have come to believe that even though ABA is a data-driven science treatment can be implemented in an emotionally aware manner.
That's why we practice what we call Compassionate ABA. Stated plainly: we keep your child’s emotional needs front and center at all times.
-
In-Home ABA
-
School-Shadow ABA
-
Northern Virginia
-
Southern Maryland
Special Announcement
Now Serving Southern Maryland !!
After serving families in Norethern Virginia for nearly 15 years we are proud to announce that we are now also accepting clients in Prince George's County and Charles County!!
Proud to be Independent
Locally Owned & Independent
Unlike many other ABA Practices in the DMV we are locally owned and indeendent. We are not burdened by a bloated corprate structure, or beholden to out-of-town investors. We are beholden only to you and your family.
Why Choose Paving Pathways?
Compassionate ABA
Our approach looks at the child as a whole and accounts for their developmental and emotional needs. It is more flexible and uses more natural teaching methods than traditional approaches. Our approach is as effective as it is kind, caring, and lasting.
ABA Servcies
In-Home ABA Therapy & ABA School Shadow
We have a long track record using an attachment-based approach to ABA to help children with autism, ADHD, and a variety of other diagnoses reach their full potential.
Essential Life Skills
Potty Training, Bedtime/Morning Challenges & Eating Challenges
There are certain issues we have encountered countless times: potty training, bedtime/morning challenges, amd eating challenges. We have developed Applied Behavior Analysis programs that teach the essential life skills needed to overcome each of these challenges.
Compassionate ABA
Learn about our unique approach to ABA
We blend ABA with the latest research on emotional attachment to create what we call Compassionate ABA: a neurodiversity-affirming approach that starts with emotional recognition and affirmational skills, and builds from there.
-
Flexible and natural teaching methods
-
Built around your child's developmental and emotional needs
-
Lasting results
What Sets Us Apart?
Paving Pathways is proud to be an independent, locally-owned ABA practice serving Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. Unlike many other ABA practices we are not beholden to out-of-town investors. We are only beholden to you and your family.
These are our core values:
Meet the Team
Compassionate providers you can trust
Our team of caring, experienced professionals is dedicated to helping your child reach their full potential.
Anna Torres, BCBA, MASpED
Owner, Founder
Erica Benitez, BCBA, MASpED
Lead BCBA
Saba Noureen, RBT
RBT, BCBA in Training
Medical Insurance Coverage
Which Insurance Companies are we In-Network with?
Paving Pathways is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Carefirst, Medicaid, and all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
Depending on your specific plan we may be able to set up single case agreements with United Healthcare, Cigna, and other companies with which we are not currently in-netowrk.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Why Choose ABA?
ABA is an evidence-based science that is highly-effective with children who have a difficult time learning new skills or overcoming certain challenges such as:
-
Communication
-
Academics
-
Social Skills
-
Life Skills
-
Challenging Behaviors
Contact Us Today!
Schedule Your Initial Interview
Let us pave the way to your child's brightest future. Schedule your initial interview and observation today!