Compassionate ABA Services
for Santa Cruz and the South Bay
Guiding individuals to lead rich and meaningful lives through values-driven action.
At Third Wave ABA, we’re deeply committed to helping those living with behavioral, social, and developmental challenges reach their highest potential. Our approach combines traditional and modern ABA technology with an emphasis on compassionate care creating a comprehensive wellness experience that gives families peace of mind in knowing they are truly cared for. We believe everyone deserves the chance to live an enriched values-based life - let us help your family commit to action today!
“I will always be grateful to you! During a time when I was devastated and depressed almost to paralysis about my son’s diagnosis, you not only taught me how to engage my son and transfer skills to our home but to be excited about the small steps that led to a happier boy and a stronger family!”
— Feedback from Parent
Our Services
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Direct ABA
Holistic and personalized direct ABA therapy. Services are provided one-to-one at home, in school, and in the community, designed to grow with the unique and changing needs of our learners.
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Parent Led
Caregivers work together with their BCBA to develop a program that feels approachable and sustainable. Families implement the direct intervention which empowers them and builds the confidence needed to work towards full independence.
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Peer Groups
Social skills are vital to positive family connections, friendships, and participating in school and community. Social skills are taught both individually and in peer groups to improve emotional well-being, executive functioning, self-regulation, impulse control, and perspective-taking.
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Other Services
Third Wave ABA provides parent training groups as well as individual consultation for schools, and families to address sensory processing, tantrum, such as over-adapted behavior challenges, and self-care needs such as toilet training, diet, and sleep issues.