Children
We provide child-centered ABA therapy that brings families, teachers, and therapists together to support stronger, more consistent progress.
ABA Therapy
For Young Children
At The Buddy Center we provide compassionate care for toddlers and young children, empowering them with the skills, confidence, and support they need to step boldly into a bright future. Through individualized ABA therapy and a commitment to excellence, we partner with families to help every child reach their fullest potential.
Child ABA Services We Specialize In:
Our child ABA services focus on building the foundational skills young children need to succeed socially, emotionally, academically, and behaviorally. Each treatment program is personalized to fit your child’s strengths, goals, and developmental needs.
Early Intervention
We provide individualized therapy for toddlers and young children that strengthens early developmental skills.
Play based Therapy
We focus on play-based therapy that strengthens early developmental skills and supports children in reaching important milestones.
Social Skills
We help children build confidence and connection by teaching them how to communicate, play, and interact successfully with others.
School Support
We equip children with the behavioral, social, and communication skills they need to learn, participate and thrive in a classroom setting.
Day Care
We provide ABA support within daycares to help children become school ready, and build communication, social, and behavior skills.
Family Guidance
We empower caregivers with practical tools, strategies, and support to help their child succeed at home and in everyday settings.
Early Intervention
Our early intervention ABA program offers compassionate, play-based therapy designed for toddlers and young children experiencing autism, adhd, developmental delays, or behavioral challenges.
We use evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to help children strengthen the foundational skills that support communication, learning, social engagement, and everyday independence—all within a fun, supportive setting.
Each child’s program is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and carried out by our dedicated team of Buddies, who partner closely with families to create meaningful, long-lasting growth.
Early intervention makes a lasting difference.
By beginning ABA therapy early, children gain critical skills that support future success in school and daily life.
Play-Based Learning:
Children learn through play, exploration, and positive reinforcement that keeps sessions engaging and joyful.
Communication Development:
We help children use words, gestures, or alternative communication tools to express their needs and connect with others.
Daily Living Skills:
We support routines like dressing, eating, and following directions to promote independence at home and school.
Family Coaching:
Parents receive guidance and tools to help reinforce learning and growth between sessions.
Social & Emotional Skills:
Early intervention focuses on building confidence, sharing, and responding to emotions in healthy ways.
What To Expect
Day Care Services
Our daycare ABA therapy services provide individualized support within your child’s daily care environment, helping them build early developmental and school readiness skills through natural routines and play.
Day Care Services
Our daycare ABA therapy services provide individualized support within your child’s daily care environment, helping them build early developmental and school readiness skills through natural routines and play.
Play Based Therapy
For kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, play becomes a powerful learning tool—supporting communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and early academic readiness.
We incorporate evidence-based ABA strategies into games, toys, and imagination so children are able to practice important skills while staying relaxed.
This approach helps reduce frustration, encourages curiosity, and allows therapists to meet each child at their level, making learning both joyful and meaningful.
Social Skills
Social skills are essential for making friends, navigating group settings, and building confidence. Our social learning programs immerse children in fun, guided activities designed to help them practice real-life social interactions.
At The Buddy Center, we focus on essential skills like starting and maintaining conversations, understanding social cues, and teamwork. We also teach learners how to set and communicate boundaries.
Focus areas include:
- Sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play
- Developing flexibility and coping strategies
- Understanding emotions and social cues
- Conversation skills
- Building friendships
School Support
Success at school requires more than academics—children need support, structure, and strong school readiness skills to thrive as they grow.
For kids with autism, developing these foundational abilities early on is essential for building confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in the classroom.
Our ABA school support services focus on strengthening the behavioral, social, and communication skills children need to be fully prepared for school as they get older.
We help bridge the gap between therapy and school expectations by working closely with families and teachers to create consistent support across home, classroom, and therapy environments.
Teacher Collaboration:
We work closely with your child’s educators to ensure therapy strategies align with classroom expectations and support consistent progress.
Behavior Intervention Plans:
Our team creates clear, individualized behavior plans (called BIP'S) that help children succeed in structured school environments.
Navigate The IEP Process:
We guide parents/caregivers through evaluations, meetings, and goals so they feel confident advocating for their child’s needs with teachers.
Participation Skills:
We teach essential skills such as following routines, transitioning, staying on task, and engaging appropriately in group settings.
Communication Strategies:
We equip children with practical communication tools that help them express needs, reduce frustration, and participate more fully at school.
Reducing Bad Behaviors:
Our interventions focus on understanding the cause of challenging behaviors and replacing them with positive skills.
We Provide School Support In These South Carolina Areas
- Greenville, SC
- Simpsonville, SC
- Mauldin, SC
- Taylors, SC
- Travelers Rest, SC
- Easley, SC
- Greer, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
Don't See Your Area Listed?
Contact us to see if your location is within our Greenville or Upstate boundaries.
Carmen Amado, MA
Carmen has been in the field of ABA since 2021 and absolutely loves servicing clients with the best quality care. Her passion lies in early intervention, school readiness skills and training.
Lacey Shaw, MA
Lacey began her career in ABA therapy as an RBT and worked her way up to a BCBA and is now our Clinical Director. She advocates and focuses on friends in need of ABA Therapy.
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