ABA Services and Developmental Support in Charlotte, NC
Ascent Developmental Group offers individualized ABA services, caregiver coaching, parent training, developmental consultation, and group-based supports for children, adolescents, and the families who care for them.
Not every family needs the same thing.
Ascent provides both direct ABA services and ABA-informed supports. Some children receive individualized ABA therapy. Others benefit most from caregiver coaching, consultation, group-based services, or a combination. We help families understand their options and find the right starting point — without pressure.
How We Help Families Decide
Step 1. We listen to your story and your goals.
Step 2. We explain what services may be appropriate and why.
Step 3. We build a plan together — at your pace.
How Our Commitments Shape Services
Every service at Ascent is designed around four commitments that guide how we work with children and families.
Whole-Child Care
We consider the whole child — strengths, communication, sensory preferences, daily routines, and family context.
Family Partnership
Caregivers are active collaborators in every step — planning, coaching, and decision-making.
Clinical Integrity
Services are grounded in evidence, ethics, and individualized clinical judgment — not one-size-fits-all protocols.
Meaningful Growth
Goals are chosen because they matter in daily life — not because they look impressive on paper.
The Values Behind Every Decision
Dignity and Autonomy
We honor each child's voice, preferences, and lived experience in every plan we create.
Meaningful Outcomes
We focus on skills that improve real life — routines, independence, participation, and connection.
Family Partnership
Caregivers are active collaborators. Your insight isn't a supplement to our process — it's central.
Evidence-Based Practice
Our services are grounded in research and clinical expertise, always adapted to fit your child.
Compassionate Implementation
Children and families should feel seen, safe, and valued at every step.
Six Ways Ascent Supports Families
Each service is designed for a different need. Many families benefit from more than one.
ABA Services
Direct, individualized ABA therapy focused on communication, independence, and meaningful daily skills.
Caregiver Coaching & Parent Training
Practical ABA-based strategies to support routines, transitions, and family goals at home.
Developmental Consultation
ABA-informed guidance to help families understand needs, plan next steps, and navigate options.
Social Learning & Group Programs
Structured, supportive groups focused on communication, connection, and real-life participation.
Family Support & Care Coordination
Individualized guidance that considers family priorities, routines, stressors, and practical next steps.
Future Interdisciplinary Services
Ascent is building toward integrated speech, OT, counseling, and educational support under one roof.
Which Service Might Be Right for My Family?
Not sure where to begin? Use this as a quick guide.
We need direct child-focused support
ABA Services
We need help with routines at home
Caregiver Coaching & Parent Training
We are not sure where to start
Developmental Consultation
My child needs supported peer practice
Social Learning & Group Programs
We need help coordinating next steps
Family Support & Care Coordination
Our Clinical Foundation
ABA Services and ABA-Informed Support
Ascent Developmental Group provides ABA services grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis, alongside ABA-informed caregiver coaching, parent training, developmental consultation, family support, and group-based services. Service recommendations are always individualized — we do not use cookie-cutter programs or apply the same treatment package to every child.
What Individualized Means at Ascent
Every recommendation is shaped by your child's unique profile — including their strengths, communication style, sensory needs, developmental level, daily routines, family priorities, and clinical recommendations.
ABA at Ascent May Include
Direct ABA services
Caregiver coaching & parent training
Developmental consultation
Family support & planning
Group-based ABA programs
School & provider collaboration
ABA, Designed Around Your Child
At Ascent, ABA is individualized, caregiver-centered, and rooted in assent, dignity, and meaningful real-life progress.
Individualized Recommendations
Every service recommendation is based on your child's unique profile — not a standard program or package.
Caregiver Involvement is Central
Parents and caregivers are active participants in planning, coaching, and implementation — not bystanders.
Assent and Dignity First
We prioritize your child's voice, comfort, and willingness in every session and every decision.
Goals That Matter in Real Life
We focus on communication, independence, self-advocacy, participation, and quality of life — not compliance metrics.
No Cookie-Cutter Programs
We do not apply the same treatment package to every child. Plans are built from scratch around your family.
Caregiver Coaching & Parent Training
What This Looks Like
What it is: ABA-based coaching and parent training that helps caregivers build practical strategies for daily life. Sessions focus on you — not just your child.
Who it may help: Parents and caregivers who want to feel more confident, consistent, and equipped — whether or not their child is receiving direct ABA services.
What sessions may focus on: Daily routines, transitions, communication strategies, behavior support, emotional regulation, and family quality of life.
Where it may happen: Home, community, or telehealth — wherever your real life happens.
Funding: Caregiver coaching may be covered as part of an ABA program or offered as a private pay service. We will clarify options during your consultation.
This may be a good fit if…
You want practical strategies for daily routines and transitions
You're looking for more confidence and consistency as a caregiver
Your child has communication, behavioral, or developmental differences
You prefer caregiver-focused support alongside or instead of direct therapy
Developmental Consultation
What This Looks Like
What it is: ABA-informed developmental consultation for families who need professional guidance — not necessarily a full therapy program. We help families understand their child's needs and identify the right next steps.
Who it may help: Families who are new to developmental care, navigating a diagnosis, comparing service options, or seeking professional guidance before committing to a program.
What sessions may focus on: Understanding your child's developmental profile, reviewing service options, care coordination, school collaboration, provider communication, and family planning.
Where it may happen: Telehealth or in-person, depending on the nature of the consultation.
Funding: Consultation services are typically private pay. We will explain all options before services begin.
This may be a good fit if…
You're not sure where to start or what services are right for your child
You want objective, ABA-informed guidance on next steps
You need help with care coordination, school teams, or provider communication
You're looking for professional support without committing to a full program
School-Based Services & Consultation
What This Looks Like
What it is: Ascent Developmental Group may provide school-based observation, consultation, collaboration, and support when clinically appropriate and permitted by the school setting.
What sessions may include: Classroom observation, collaboration with teachers or school teams, caregiver and school consultation, transition planning, skill generalization support, and recommendations to help children participate more successfully across educational environments.
Availability: Depends on clinical need, family consent, school approval, provider availability, insurance requirements, and whether outside providers are permitted to observe or provide services on school grounds.
Funding: School-based services may or may not be covered by insurance. Coverage depends on the insurance company, plan, service type, medical necessity, and authorization requirements. Some school consultation services may be private pay or consultation-based.
This may be a good fit if…
Your child receives or is being considered for school-based services
You want outside clinical support to complement your child's school team
You're navigating transitions, IEP planning, or skill generalization across settings
You'd like a professional perspective on how your child is doing in their educational environment
ABA Services
What This Looks Like
What it is: Individualized, assent-based, neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy delivered by a BCBA-supervised clinical team. Services are focused on skills that genuinely improve daily life.
Who it may help: Children and adolescents with autism, developmental delays, or related needs who may benefit from direct, structured skill-building with clinical oversight.
What sessions may focus on: Communication, self-advocacy, independence, emotional regulation, adaptive skills, daily living, and meaningful participation in home, school, and community.
Where it may happen: Home, community, clinic, or school settings — determined collaboratively based on your child's needs and family priorities.
Funding: Ascent is preparing to accept insurance for eligible ABA services. Private pay options are also available. We will explain all options before services begin.
This may be a good fit if…
Your child may benefit from direct, individualized ABA services
You're navigating communication, independence, or adaptive skill needs
You want structured, compassionate ABA with clinical oversight
You value an approach that respects your child's voice and pace
Social Learning & Group Programs
What This Looks Like
What it is: Structured, ABA-informed group programs that give children and adolescents a safe, supported space to practice communication, social participation, and real-life skills — not scripted social performance.
Who it may help: Children and adolescents who want supported peer connection, friendship skill practice, or a community experience alongside clinical support.
What sessions may focus on: Communication, cooperation, flexibility, confidence, shared activities, and skill generalization across people and settings.
Where it may happen: Clinic or community settings. Group formats vary by age and developmental focus.
Funding: Group programs are typically offered as private pay or as part of a broader ABA service plan. Ask about current availability and pricing during your consultation.
This may be a good fit if…
Your child wants supported peer connection
You're working on friendship and cooperation skills
You want skill practice across people and settings
You're looking for community alongside clinical support
Family Support & Developmental Consultation
What This Looks Like
What it is: ABA-informed developmental consultation and family support for caregivers who need guidance — not necessarily a full therapy program. We help families make sense of their child's needs and identify the right next steps.
Who it may help: Families who are new to developmental care, navigating a diagnosis, comparing service options, or looking for professional guidance without committing to a full program.
What sessions may focus on: Understanding your child's profile, reviewing service options, care coordination, school collaboration, provider communication, and family planning.
Where it may happen: Telehealth or in-person, depending on the nature of the consultation.
Funding: Consultation services are typically private pay. We will explain all options before services begin.
This may be a good fit if…
You're not sure where to start or what services are right for your child
You want objective, ABA-informed guidance on next steps
You need help with care coordination, school teams, or provider communication
You're looking for professional support without committing to a full program
Family Support & Care Coordination
What This Looks Like
What it is: Individualized family support and care coordination that considers the full picture — not just your child's clinical needs, but your family's priorities, daily routines, stressors, relationships, and capacity.
Who it may help: Families navigating complex care needs, multiple providers, school systems, or life transitions who need a trusted professional to help coordinate and advocate.
What sessions may focus on: Family priorities and goals, care coordination across providers, school collaboration, transition planning, advocacy support, and practical implementation strategies.
Where it may happen: Telehealth or in-person, depending on your family's needs and preferences.
Funding: Family support services are typically private pay or as part of a broader ABA service plan. We will explain all options before services begin.
This may be a good fit if…
You're managing multiple providers, services, or systems and need help coordinating
You want a professional who considers your whole family — not just your child's goals
You're navigating a transition, diagnosis, or major life change
You need advocacy support or help communicating with schools and providers
Who We Support
We support neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults — and the families who care for them.
Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis or seeking specialized support after years of experience, you're welcome here.
Autism
ADHD
Developmental Delays
Learning Differences
Executive Functioning
Communication Differences
Adaptive Skill Needs
Social Communication
Family Support Needs
Understanding Your Service Options
Ascent is preparing to accept insurance for eligible ABA services. Some services — including consultation, caregiver coaching, and group programs — may be private pay, consultation-based, or outside traditional ABA insurance coverage.
How Families Access Care
- Insurance-based ABA services (pending credentialing)
- Private pay ABA services
- Consultation-only engagements
- Group program enrollment
- Caregiver coaching packages
- Care coordination support
Not Sure What Type of Support Your Family Needs?
That's exactly what the first conversation is for. We'll listen, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand which services — if any — might be a good fit. No pressure. No jargon. No obligation.
Reach Out
Contact us by phone, email, or our online form — whatever feels easiest.
Have a Conversation
We will listen to your story, answer questions, and explore whether Ascent is a good fit.
Build a Plan Together
If we move forward, we will develop an individualized plan rooted in your child's needs and your family's goals.
Ascent Developmental Group
ABA Services · Caregiver Coaching · Developmental Support
Charlotte, NC
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