ACES started as an idea by an innovative special education teacher, Kristin Farmer, in 1996. Kristin built a model autism classroom using environmental arrangement, clear visual structure, and child-friendly spaces where behavioral expectations and learning targets were consistent and clearly communicated to students.
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4.11
(27 Reviews)
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I was fortunate to have started my sons ABA journey very early on and remained consistent with all his therapies even throughout pandemic. I have had experience with a number of different centers but truly have had and continue to have the best experience with ACES in Irvine. From their fantastic front office staff amazing BCBAs quickness to respond to any and all situations Im always impressed. I will say that experiences will vary with all kiddos on the spectrum and it really comes down to the quality and dedication of their BIs. But it can be a lot of trial and error to find that perfect BI for YOUR child. Everyone is different. But we were blessed to have BI Stephanie P. working on my sons case. She embodies that perfect balance of knowledge dedication and empathy that I hoped to find in a therapist. My sons smiles and laughter mean everything. I wish we could hold on to Stephanie and have her work with my son forever
YS
19 April 2024
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Love the ACES team and the great work they have done with my son Waylon. He loves the center and the OT gym
Sienna Archibek
19 April 2024
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Very appreciative of my sons ABA Team at ACES. They are warm and passionate about what they do really feels like a family at ACES
Sienna Archibek
19 April 2024
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Excellent staff I have been with Aces ABA service for more then 5 years. Their company is specialized with autism kids and they know what they are doing Highly recommended.
Sue Yip Ng
19 April 2024
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My son has been receiving services here for a while hes met so many little friends and therapist and they have all been the best with him . He is improving a lot . I appreciate the people hes came across here at ACES and who hes gonna come across. I am grateful for the support he gets . Everyone is super friendly nice and super supportive and understanding. Will recommend 1000 plus times
Jennifer Alejandra
19 March 2024
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18 July 2023
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18 July 2023
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ACES is wonderful to work with They provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to support you and your children. Weve learned so much from observing how and what they do to work with our son over many years. Having a child with special needs can be overwhelming especially early on in the diagnosis. Getting support from friendly professionals was crucial and weve seen so much progress over the years. Thank you ACES
Giana Nguyen
19 January 2022
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Unfortunately I dont have great things to say about aces. Our poor daughter has autism. They have left her wo therapists over and over. Its a revolving door. At every step I feel like they have not had my childs best interests in mind. They have sent several therapists which I have literally had to train myself. We have been with them over a year and she is basically at a baseline of 0-1 improvement. Not great news for a 4 year old. I wish we had put ourselves on a waiting list for another place. The director actually told me I should have zero expectations of the bcbas superivisors getting back to me to help with problem behavior andor emergencies. If you want stable reliable experienced or just a place where you should be allowed to have expectations then stay away from aces.
Mike Fitzpatrick
19 January 2022
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Hi I wanted to reshare Rachel somethings post from 2 years ago Precovid. This is exactly how we feel. . Heartbroken.. for a lot of the same reasons.This company has really changed for the worst. We have had to part ways due to their negligence. We were led to believe theyd have our childrens best interest at heart. However little to none of our hours were covered and too many months went by with minimal coverage causing regression on my kids progress. Its heart breaking to know we trusted Aces and were ultimately disposable to them. Shame on you for the disservice you caused my children.This company has really changed for the worst. We have had to part ways due to their negligence. We were led to believe theyd have our childrens best interest at heart. However little to none of our hours were covered and too many months went by with minimal coverage causing regression on my kids progress. Its heart breaking to know we trusted Aces and were ultimately disposable to them. Shame on you for the disservice you caused my children.
Sara
19 January 2022
google review
Every experience I have had with ACES has been amazing From in-home ABA and visits to the Irvine location. Everyone is so nice and helpful. Steven was my in-home ABA therapist for a year and a half and the improvement with my son was incredible. So patient and really made a difference. If we need any help in the future I will 100 go back to ACES.
Jeni Jansen
19 January 2021
google review
Update Giving them four stars now since the services started we have seen a significant improvement in our kid and we really like our case supervisor and therapists. ACES team has come up with a great plan and have really good engagement level and weekly cadence.Initially we had to wait for more than 6 months to get services hours as requested for our kid.
Ather Baig (Ather)
19 January 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
This happens. The results of the school’s evaluation may be different than your child’s medical diagnosis. It’s also important to remember that school is NOT the final say on your child’s potential. They may offer very little support to your child, underestimate their abilities, or disagree with you on what support your child needs. You will probably need to advocate for the services and support you believe your child needs.
Here are a few alternative options to consider:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps by identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It's useful for those dealing with social anxiety or difficulties. CBT addresses cognitive patterns and provides strategies to manage social challenges.
Group therapy: Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can practice social skills. They can feedback from peers and a therapist. It allows interaction with others who understand and learn from each other.
Play-based interventions: Play therapy or play-based interventions work well for younger children or those who learn through experiences. Play activities target specific social skills like turn-taking and problem-solving in a safe and engaging setting.
Even if a provider offers parent training, it may look different from one provider to another. For example, an in-home provider might conduct a parent training session directly following a therapy session with your child to help explain what they’ve been working on with your child. At larger organizations, you might have a support group of families who are dealing with similar issues.