For more than 12 years, Hand Over Hand has provided individualized ABA therapy through a unique model that combines dedicated treatment within an integrated preschool environment. Our team takes the time to get to know your child, understand where challenges occur, and identify skills that could make everyday experiences easier.
Children receive therapy in a dedicated classroom while also having opportunities to learn alongside peers. This setting allows them to become more comfortable with classroom routines and group participation.
Before ABA therapy begins, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) meets with your family and completes a comprehensive assessment and develops a personalized treatment plan. Our program looks at the needs of each child to determine the best approach to teaching and generalizing skills. Throughout the day, children have opportunities to practice new skills during play and classroom activities, with the level of guidance adjusted to their needs and abilities.
Families choosing Hand Over Hand for ABA therapy in Summit can expect:
Samantha Faulks
Hi! I’m Sam, and I am a Regional Director at Hand Over Hand! I graduated from Kean University in 2014 with a Special Education degree and received my master’s in ABA through Monmouth University. Along with teaching, I worked as a behavior therapist for Hand Over Hand and grew within the company. In 2021, I started at our Morristown Center full time as a BCBA and continued to grow! I love being part of the team and working with the Hand Over Hand family. When I am not working, I am a recent mom of two and love spending time with my two children and my dog. I also love to travel with my family!
ABA therapy can help children build skills related to communication, learning, play, self-care, and daily routines.
Following an assessment, our clinical team reviews the findings with your family. We will discuss proposed treatment areas, the recommended service setting, and the number of weekly hours that may be appropriate.
Our center based ABA therapy is provided in dedicated spaces within integrated preschool settings and is tailored to each child’s individualized treatment plan. Children receive focused instruction while becoming familiar with classroom routines and learning alongside peers.
Home-based ABA therapy gives children opportunities to work on skills during routines such as meals, dressing, play, and bedtime. Our team provides guidance based on your child’s needs and your household’s daily experiences.
A child may respond differently at home than at school. Our clinical team collaborates with educators and families to understand each child and recommend strategies that promote learning, participation, and success throughout the 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.
Finding support for your child often starts with a conversation. We can answer your questions about ABA therapy, insurance coverage, and the steps involved in beginning services.
Call Hand Over Hand at 973-722-9693 to learn more about ABA therapy for Summit, NJ families. Schedule an initial consultation today.
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.
Not a standalone physical center in Summit itself, but we do serve families there. Depending on your child’s assessment, we’ll recommend home, daycare, school, or a nearby center.
The BCBA considers your child’s assessment results, treatment needs, daily routines, family circumstances, insurance authorization, and service availability before making a recommendation.
Home-based ABA therapy may be available based on clinical recommendations, staffing, scheduling, and insurance coverage. Sessions can address routines and skills that occur naturally within the home.
Inclusion of ABA in daycare could be arranged if the environment is suitable for the treatment of a particular child and the daycare center allows it. It also depends on staff availability and insurance approval.
ABA therapy could address such areas as communication, play, transitions, social participation, self-help, safety, classroom routines, and independence. The areas of intervention are chosen according to the assessment and discussion with your family.
Parents help identify treatment priorities, share observations, receive progress updates, and learn practical strategies for everyday routines. Family input also helps the team understand how skills are developing outside of sessions.
Yes. The BCBA reviews progress and updates goals, teaching methods, or the setting itself as your child grows or new needs come up.
Therapists collect information related to specific treatment objectives during sessions. The BCBA reviews this information to determine whether the current approach is helping and whether changes may be needed.
We work with a range of insurance providers. What’s covered depends on your specific plan, diagnosis, and the clinical recommendations we make. Our intake team can check your benefits directly.
The timeline depends on completed documentation, assessment authorization, appointment availability, treatment authorization, staffing, and scheduling.
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