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Learn about our full time center based services tailored to support children with austism.
April 28, 2026
9:51 am
Choosing the right ABA therapy program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family. At our Jefferson center, we understand that, and we take it seriously. Our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and dedicated therapists bring deep expertise and genuine care to every child they work with, delivering individualized ABA therapy inside Little Learner Academy where real progress happens every single day.
Here is what families can expect when they choose Hand Over Hand for ABA therapy in Lake Hopatcong:
Christine Wieladek
Christine is the Regional Director of Hand Over Hand’s Denville and Jefferson centers. She has been working in the field of ABA since 2006 and holds a Master’s degree in ABA from Caldwell University. Christine became a BCBA in 2011 and has held positions across a variety of settings (public schools, private schools, group homes, home/community, and centers) working with clients ranging from 18 months to 70 years of age. She specializes in creative and compassionate development and implementation of behavior reduction and skill acquisition programming as well as staff and parent training. Outside of Christine’s work at Hand Over Hand, she is the proud mom of two competition dancers and loves to spend time with her family, including her pets!
We believe meaningful progress starts with the right support. Our specialized services are designed to help each child build important skills, support healthy development, and continue growing in the settings where they learn and live.
Our center-based program delivers individualized ABA therapy inside an active preschool, where children build real skills as part of a genuine school day surrounded by their peers.
Home-based ABA therapy brings expert, individualized care directly to your child, allowing our therapists to work within the routines that already make up your family's day.
Our school-based consultation brings ABA expertise directly into the classroom, where our team works closely with educators to help your child fully participate and thrive throughout their school day.
We absolutely love Hand Over Hand! Their team truly tailors their approach to meet the unique needs of each child and family. They use naturalistic teaching methods that help children thrive and succeed in meaningful ways. The staff is incredibly welcoming, flexible, and supportive, creating a positive experience for the entire family. We have seen tremendous progress in our daughter since starting with them, and we are so grateful for their dedication, support and care.
I was very nervous about my son being away from me for the first time but this center has been amazing. The staff is so friendly and really cares about him. He has had so much progress since he started. He really enjoys going there, loves all of the staff and runs to the door every morning.
Patient, kind and caring staff. I have such peace of mind knowing my son is in capable hands with this loving team. Our son is making progress and our whole family feels supported by Hand Over Hand.
Ready to start ABA therapy in Lake Hopatcong, NJ? Our compassionate team is here to help your child build the skills they need to thrive.
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Your journey with Hand Over Hand begins with a personal conversation. Our Family Liaison takes the time to connect with you, learn about your child, and answer any questions you may have before anything else begins.
Once we have connected, we will guide you through the necessary paperwork so that the logistics are handled quickly and easily. Our goal is to make this step as simple as possible so services can move forward without delay.
Before we begin, we contact your insurance provider to obtain approval to assess your child. Once authorized, we can move forward with scheduling the in-person portion of the assessment.
Our clinical team spends dedicated time with your child conducting an in-person assessment, while also meeting with your family to understand your goals and priorities. From there, we develop individualized goals and a personalized treatment plan built specifically around your child.
Once the treatment plan is complete, we submit everything to your insurance provider for authorization, handling the process on your behalf so there are no unnecessary delays before therapy begins.
With all the pieces in place, it is time for the most exciting step. Your child begins therapy and your family becomes part of the Hand Over Hand community.
We understand that starting ABA therapy comes with many questions and concerns.
Our team takes the time to understand your child’s needs, verify your insurance coverage, and make sure every detail is in place before ABA therapy begins.
Building trust and open communication from the start is our priority, so you feel confident and prepared for the journey ahead.
Recommendations are based on the intake process, assessment results, your child’s strengths and support needs, family priorities, and insurance requirements. The clinical team will review recommendations with your family before services begin.
Yes. Family involvement is an important part of ABA therapy. Our team shares updates, answers questions, reviews goals, and offers guidance that may help support your child outside of therapy sessions.
Yes. Home-based ABA therapy may be an option depending on your child’s needs, family goals, service availability, and insurance authorization. The team can discuss this during intake and assessment.
There is no limit when it comes to therapy goals; the skills which a child may practice depend on his or her own assessment results and priorities of the family.
Hand Over Hand provides services for those children who might benefit from the individualized ABA approach. The intake and assessment procedure will help us find out what your child needs and whether our services are right for them.
Learn about our full time center based services tailored to support children with austism.
Learn about our full time center based services tailored to support children with austism.
Learn about our full time center based services tailored to support children with austism.
