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Get in Touch to See How We Can Support Your Child and Family

We offer a free consultation call to discuss your child's needs, your family's priorities, and how our ABA therapy services can help. There's no obligation—just an opportunity to see if GrowJoy is the right fit for your family.

Please note: This contact form is not HIPAA compliant. If you would like to reach out on a fully HIPAA-compliant platform, please contact hello@growjoyaba.com. Any communication after this initial contact form will be HIPAA compliant

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Frequently

Asked Questions

  • We get it–your concerns are valid. Historically, demonstrated a lack of understanding about Autistic individuals’ needs, and ABA practices have included compliance-based methods that we firmly reject. While ABA has evolved significantly over the years, many providers have not.

    At GrowJoy ABA, 

    • We build a therapeutic relationship with your child–one in which they trust us to understand their needs and have the confidence to be pushed to use new, achievable skills.  

    • We use child-led techniques to inform our understanding of your child, their needs, and our decision making. 

    • We understand that regulation precedes learning.

    • We apply ABA strategies that are informed by a thorough understanding of the core root of the challenge and consider developmentally-appropriate solutions. 

    • We build resilience to cope with challenging behavior triggers in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment.

    • We consider families’ needs and values. You are the expert in your child, and we are the expert in behavior. Together, we ensure that the process reflects what you’re comfortable with through ongoing collaboration.

    • We ensure our behavior technicians are provided with sufficient training, support, and oversight to facilitate ethical application of behavioral principles.

    • We believe ABA therapy should add joy to your child's life.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of understanding and improving behavior. It helps people learn important skills, track progress, and make sure they can use those skills consistently at home, at school, and in everyday life.

    ABA therapy uses these same principles to support autistic children. It focuses on reducing challenging behaviors and teaching new skills in a positive, supportive way that encourages learning and growth.

    Reducing challenging behaviors means identifying why a behavior is happening and teaching alternative skills—such as self-advocating, tolerating difficult situations, cooperating with others, and developing resilience.

    Skill building is guided by your child’s developmental level, an understanding of how skills may present in neurodivergent learners, and the priorities of your family.

    At GrowJoy ABA, we prioritize play-based, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate strategies while drawing from a wide range of evidence-based ABA techniques. Sessions take place in your home and community to keep learning natural, engaging, and meaningful. Every treatment plan is individualized to your child’s strengths and needs, and aligned with your family’s goals.

  • We are currently accepting private pay, and actively working to join a variety of insurance networks. We will update our page regularly as we add new partnerships.

  • We provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy throughout San Diego County, including Chula Vista, Tierrasanta, Clairemont, Bay Park, University City, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, and more. Our therapists come directly to your home, making therapy convenient and allowing your child to learn in their most comfortable environment.

    If you're unsure whether we serve your area, please reach out—we’d be happy to chat about your location and how we can support your family.

  • We work with infants, autistic children, teens, and adults. Our programs are tailored to each individual’s developmental level, strengths, and needs, so therapy is effective and personalized for everyone.

  • Getting started is simple:

    1. Schedule a free consultation: Reach out to set up a call with our team.

    2. Initial consultation: We’ll discuss your child’s needs, your family’s priorities, availability, and answer any questions to see if GrowJoy is the right fit.

    3. Insurance verification: We’ll help check your benefits and, if needed, get authorization to conduct an assessment.

    4. Comprehensive assessment: We complete a thorough evaluation of your child’s skills, strengths, and areas for growth.

    5. Individualized treatment plan: We create a personalized plan, review it with you, and submit it to your insurance for approval.

    6. Wait for insurance approval: Therapy begins once approval is received.

    7. Begin therapy: Your child starts sessions, and we track progress to support their growth and success.

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