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Compassionate ABA Therapy That Helps Children Thrive

We provide evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism and developmental needs — supporting communication, behavior, and daily living skills.

Primary Care

Most Common Concerns

Challenging Behaviors

Behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, elopement, or self-injury often stem from unmet needs or communication barriers. Through Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), our Board Certified Behavior Analysts identify the root causes and create individualized intervention plans that teach safer, more effective replacement behaviors.

Social Skill Deficits

Many children with autism or developmental delays struggle with peer interaction, turn-taking, and emotional recognition. Our behavioral therapy services in Aventura and North Miami use structured social skills training to help children build friendships, confidence, and classroom readiness.

Daily Living Skills

We help children develop independence with dressing, hygiene, feeding, and routines. ABA therapy breaks complex skills into manageable steps, using reinforcement and repetition to build long-term success across home and community environments.

School Readiness

Preparing for classroom settings requires focus, transitions, and group participation. Our therapists collaborate with families and schools across Miami-Dade and Broward County to ensure children develop the behavioral and learning foundations needed for academic success.

Main Specializations

How We Help

Individualized Treatment Plans

Every child receives a personalized ABA treatment plan based on developmental level, behavior assessments, and family goals. Programs are continuously updated using real-time data collection to ensure measurable progress.

Data-Driven Progress Monitoring

We track every skill acquisition and behavior reduction goal. This allows our clinical supervisors to adjust treatment quickly and ensures transparency for families and insurance providers.

Evidence-Based ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis is the gold standard for autism treatment. Our Aventura ABA therapists use scientifically validated techniques such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and task analysis to build meaningful skills.

Collaborative Care Approach

We work with speech therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, and physicians throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County to provide coordinated, whole-child care.

Parent Training

Family involvement accelerates progress. We coach parents on behavior strategies, communication techniques, and reinforcement systems so therapy continues beyond sessions.

Our Services

What We Can Do For You

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Our core service uses one-on-one ABA therapy to improve communication, behavior regulation, social skills, and independence. Services are delivered in-home, school, or community settings across Aventura and surrounding areas.

Parent & Caregiver Training

We empower families with hands-on coaching so they can confidently manage behaviors, reinforce therapy goals, and support long-term development.

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

An FBA identifies why challenging behaviors occur. Our BCBAs analyze triggers, consequences, and environmental factors to design targeted intervention strategies.

School Collaboration / IEP Support

We empower families with hands-on coaching so they can confidently manage behaviors, reinforce therapy goals, and support long-term development.

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

Following assessment, we develop detailed BIPs outlining prevention strategies, replacement skills, and response protocols to reduce harmful or disruptive behaviors.

Social Skills Training

Structured peer interaction programs help children develop conversation skills, emotional awareness, play skills, and conflict resolution.

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Our Story

Behind the Scenes

Guiding Star Therapy was founded with a simple mission: to provide compassionate, ethical, and highly individualized behavioral therapy services to children and families in our community.

After years of working in large clinical systems, our leadership recognized the need for more personalized ABA care — therapy that treats every child as unique, not a number. We built our practice around family collaboration, clinical excellence, and measurable outcomes.

Today, we proudly serve families across Aventura, Miami-Dade, and Broward County, helping children with autism and developmental needs build communication, independence, and life skills that create lasting change.

Our name reflects our philosophy: every child deserves guidance, support, and a path forward — a guiding star toward their fullest potential.