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Behavioral Spark I ABA Therapy & Autism Support Miami & Broward

@behavioral.spark

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✨ Child led & Play Based support
✨ Home/School services
✨ Calm the meltdowns, ease the stress
✨ Accept (6+) insurances
✨ Free consult, let’s chat 👇🏼

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💬 When little ones copy our sounds, they’re building the foundation for communication.

It’s not about “getting it right,” it’s about connection, joy, and feeling understood. 🌈✨

Every sound, every giggle, every try is a step toward confidence. 💜

🤝 We’re here to celebrate those small moments that lead to big growth.

🌟 Gentle reminder: You don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to walk beside you.

#NeurodiversityAffirming #ChildLedTherapy #PlayBasedLearning #ParentSupport #AutismAcceptance #BuildingCommunication by @behavioral.spark

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✨📢We got some fabulous news 📣 ✨! We are now accepting clients with Blue Cross Blue Shield 💙

✨ We also accept Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, Tricare, Step up grant (if your child is in a private school), Safety net grant, and private pay.

✨ We are passionate about providing quality behavioral therapy to autistic kiddos to ensure they get the best results. Contact us if interested 💜 786-473-6153

#abatherapymiami #childledtherapy #playbasedtherapy #assentbased #autismfamilies #autismtips #autismfamiliessticktogether #abatherapyinbroward #abatherapyindade #abatherapyworks #abatherapyhelp #behavioranalysisservices #autismparentingsupport #neurodiversitypride #neurodiversityawareness #behavioranalysisandtherapy taken in Miami, Florida by @behavioral.spark

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We understand how overwhelming and confusing it can feel to receive a diagnosis of Autism. We are here to support you during those difficult moments. You’re not alone, let us help!
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#behavioranalysis #ABA #behaviortherapy #ABA #ABAtherapy #BCBA #BCaBA #RBT #compassionatecare #neurodiversity #NeurodiversityAffirming #specialneeds #specialneedsparents #autism #ASD
#behavioralspark by @behavioral.spark

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I look at her and hope she’s proud of who we’re becoming. 🥹🤍

These past five years, I’ve been doing the work. Learning myself, questioning what I used to accept, taking chances before I felt ready, and learning how to keep promises to myself.

There have been beautiful rewards. There have also been tears, doubts, and days when I wondered when all that work would finally start to feel worth it. Sometimes I was growing and couldn’t even see it yet.

And I’m finally getting to enjoy things I once prayed for. Sometimes I’m so focused on what’s next that I forget to stop and say, “Girl… look at what you’ve done.”

I’m proud of what I’ve built, and I’m also proud of the quieter things. How I speak to myself. What I allow in my life. How I let myself feel scared and still show up for something I want.

Life is funny like that. You can be grateful and overwhelmed. Proud and still figuring it out. Living a dream you worked for and realizing it comes with its own growing pains.

And that little girl? She’s still here. She still wants to laugh, dance, feel loved, and believe something beautiful is possible. I’m proud of her for keeping that part of us alive.

We still have so much life ahead of us, baby girl. But look how far we’ve already come. ✨ by @behavioral.spark

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✨Some people think being close to your clients is unprofessional? Nope!

✨I say, closeness is how the work actually gets done. The work is intimate, we’re in your home, with your child, in the middle of the real stuff. I bring heart and boundaries.

I bring compassion with clear lines:
✨Trust
✨Structure
✨Results

Relationship first, always, period.

💌 DM us to learn how we can support you and your Family through Parent Coaching✨

📸 @dianaceciliaphoto 💜 by @behavioral.spark

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People will judge you and praise you in the same breath. Neither voice signs your paycheck, but your purpose does. Stay rooted, let the noise be wind, not directions. ✨🫶🏼 by @behavioral.spark

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Does it ever feel like everyone tells you what to do with your child, but no one actually teaches you how to do it? 😩

Maybe going out with your child has started to feel stressful because you never know when a tantrum will happen. A busy store, loud noises, waiting in line, changes in routine, or simply being told “no” can quickly become a trigger—and suddenly you’re wondering how to help your child and manage the situation around you. 💛

Parent coaching gives you practical, individualized strategies to help you understand your child’s behaviors, prepare for challenging situations, respond to tantrums, and build skills that can make everyday outings feel more manageable.

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’ll teach you the how, not just tell you what you should be doing.

🏡 We offer in-home parent coaching
💻 Telehealth options are available too!

📩 Send us a DM to learn more and see how parent coaching can support your family! by @behavioral.spark

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When a child covers their ears, drops to the floor, refuses an activity, or cries, we don’t start with, “How do we make this stop?”

We start with, “What are they trying to tell us?”

Maybe the room is too loud. Maybe they’re hungry, tired, anxious, uncomfortable, or overwhelmed. Maybe their body needs movement or rest. Maybe they’re seeking connection. Maybe they don’t yet have the words to ask for help or a break.

At Behavioral Spark, holistic ABA means looking at the whole child: body, mind, and soul. We consider their physical needs, emotions, sensory experiences, relationships, environment, and sense of self. 💜✨

We support children in communicating, coping, connecting, and participating while respecting who they are. We make room for play, joy, movement, rest, and authentic self-expression. 🌈

Because ABA should never be about making a child look easier for everyone else. It should help them feel safer, more capable, more understood, and more empowered in their own life. ✨

📸 @dianaceciliaphoto

— Maritza, BCBA | Behavioral Spark by @behavioral.spark

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Kinda chic to be among the roughly 6% of Latinas in the U.S. with a master’s degree. 💅🏽🎓

Now I get to use what I learned to support children and families, build a business that reflects my values, and show the next generation of Latinas what’s possible.

Proud of the degree. Even prouder of the woman who earned it. 🤎 Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 🇳🇮 taken in Mexico by @behavioral.spark

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I promise, reaching out isn’t as scary as it feels 💜😜

Behind the credentials, treatment plans, and professional posts, I’m really just a silly human who loves connecting with kids, matching their energy, and helping families feel supported.

I take my work very seriously, but myself? Not so much. 🤪

If you’ve been nervous to ask for help, consider this your sign to reach out. ✨ by @behavioral.spark

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I know what it feels like to wonder if you should just take the leap.

I’ve felt it while building my business, investing in my vision, and choosing growth, even when staying comfortable would’ve been a whole lot easier. 😅

I felt it again when I hired a BCBA and nutrition/fitness coach @alyssavargas.fit @chauntae_gold to support me through my health and weight loss journey. That’s right ME, a BCBA decided to hire a BCBA to help me stay accountable and improve my relationship with food. I remember wondering, “Is this investment really going to be worth it?”

Spoiler alert: it was. 💜

Through ACT therapy, I learned that I didn’t have to wait until I felt completely ready, confident, or unafraid. I could feel uncomfortable and still take action toward the life I wanted, one choice at a time.

That experience gave me an even deeper understanding of what families may feel when considering private pay support for their child. It’s a big decision, especially when finances are part of the conversation.

But the right support can mean more communication, more independence, fewer overwhelming moments, and more confidence for the entire family.

You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable to ask for help. Sometimes, choosing support now can completely change what the months and years ahead look like.

If you’ve been considering individualized ABA therapy for your child, let’s talk. No pressure and no pushy sales pitch, just honest guidance about your options. ✨

Serving families throughout Miami-Dade and Broward through @behavioral.spark by @behavioral.spark

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✨ We’re hiring a BCBA in Broward County!

At Behavioral Spark, we’re very intentional, and yes, a little picky about who joins our team because our clients and families deserve exceptional care. 💜✨

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and compassionate BCBA who genuinely loves making a difference and aligns with our child-led, neurodiversity-affirming approach.

Think you’d be a great fit? Send your résumé to behavioral.spark@gmail.com 📩

📸 by the talented @dianaceciliaphoto 💜

#BCBAJobs #NowHiring #BrowardCounty #ABAJobs #BehaviorAnalyst by @behavioral.spark

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