SOAR Academy
Looking for a preschool-like setting?
Looking for a place to help increase your little ones skills?
An early diagnosis can be scary for many families, but early intervention is scientifically proven to provide your little one with the most success. Our clinic based early intervention program recreates a preschool-like setting and utilizes the evidence-based practice of ABA therapy that is designed with our families in mind. Replicating a natural environment, our trained professionals work with your family as we build a variety of useful skills for your little ones.
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Center-Based Therapy
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Children from ages 2-15 y/o
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Full-Time Program
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Individualized Plans
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1-1 Client-to-Client Ratio
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School Preparedness
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Building Social Skills
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May be covered fully by Insurance
What is the SOAR Academy
Seeing Others As Remarkable (SOAR) Academy is a therapeutic early education program designed for children who may not thrive in traditional learning environments. Whether due to developmental differences, social-emotional challenges, or simply needing a more personalized approach, SOAR provides a supportive setting where every child is seen, valued, and empowered to grow.
Grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a whole-child philosophy, SOAR offers center-based early intervention that focuses on building the foundational skills needed for success in school and life.
Our program is tailored for children ages 2–6, a critical window for development. We create a preschool-like environment that blends structure with play and flexibility. Daily activities include:
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Circle time & shared learning
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Naturalistic play & task completion
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Routine building & transition support
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Life skills & social-emotional learning
At SOAR Academy, we believe that every child deserves to be seen as remarkable—and we meet them exactly where they are, helping them gain the confidence, skills, and support they need to soar into their next learning environment.
What is ABA Therapy?
ABA Therapy utilizes the methods and strategies based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which has studied the science of learning and behavior to better support the development language, improve social skills, increase communication skills, incorporate play and daily living skills, and provide behavior management, and much more.
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The science of ABA has been proven to be most effective for younger children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, when early intervention is incorporated in their treatment plan. This safe and effective treament method works with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to tailor an indiviudalized plan for your child. Each goal is chosen to best suit your child and their needs and they continue to develop their skills.
How can our SOAR Academy Help Your Little One?
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Increase Language
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Increase Social Communication
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Increase Social Skills
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Fin/Gross Motor Skills
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Increase Adaptive Skills
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Toilet/Potty Training
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Increase Daily Living Skills
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Improve Emotional Regulation
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What is the MEIA approach?
At SOAR Academy, we recognize that a child’s growth impacts—and is supported by—the whole family. That’s why we’re committed to a holistic approach that sees and supports the whole person, not just a set of needs or a diagnosis.
We offer wraparound services to help families thrive, including individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, psychological evaluations, psychiatry, and parent coaching. Our goal is to walk alongside families, providing tools and guidance at every stage of their journey.
At the heart of SOAR Academy is the belief that every child has strengths worth celebrating. We focus on building essential skills while nurturing self-worth, curiosity, and confidence. One of our guiding values is to help each child and family “Live Their Best Life.”
We do not aim to “fix” or quiet a child’s personality—instead, we embrace who they are, highlight what makes them remarkable, and help them build the skills they need to thrive in school, in relationships, and in life.
In our SOAR Academy you will work with
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): Main supervisor, completes assessment, program creator, behavior plan creator & parent trainer.
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Provides direct services based on the programs and behavior plans created by their supervisor, the BCBA.
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At times, with a Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA): Under the supervision of the BCBA, can assist with creating programs, completing assessments, supervising, creating behavior plans & providing parent training.
How do I get started?
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ASSESSMENT. To begin, our licensed Behavior Analysts (BCBA or BCaBA) will complete a thorough behavioral assessment created to determine the function of the clients behavior and the appropriate behaviors we would like to teach and encourage that would assist the clients in their lives. Understanding that all behaviors have a purpose, we assess the clients environment and interactions to determine what the client may receive from engage in unwanted behavior and create a plan to modify these behaviors to more appropriate behaviors.
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INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN. Based on the assessment completed, an individualized behavioral treatment plan is created to meet the unique needs of the individual and family. Utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a plan is developed to reduce undesirable behaviors and increase appropriate alternative behaviors that will increase the clients quality of life.
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TRAINING PARENTS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS. As an integrative team, we believe that families and caregivers are the cornerstone to treatment as they are often with the client longer than we are as professionals. We provide unique support and training to parents and other caregivers in order to provide them with the confidence needed to implement treatment programs created. As the therapist continues to learn the child (adolescent), we provide training to caregivers on what to do in specific and general situations. We value the team approach and working directly with parents in order to ensure that the client learns how to respond with multiple caregivers in different settings, not just in the presence of the therapist.
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MONITORING PROGRESS. As behavior therapists, we are constantly taking information, which we call data. This can be in regards to specific skill development or behavioral concerns. By recording instances and progress, the supervisor is able to systematically monitor the clients progress and modify programs as we move forwards towards treatment goals. At MIS we believe that time is precious. When a supervisor notices a program or approach is ineffective as moving towards progress, they will often change the technique, approach or program.
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FADING OUT. For all of our clients, our goal is to provide families and clients with the tools necessary to maintain the progress that has developed. Once we have consistency and behaviors are modifying in the desired direction, we will gradually and systemically fade out, while maintaining support for the families and caregivers.
