The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center

Our ABA program provides Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI) and other Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to youth who have a diagnosis of autism. Evidence-based and individualized interventions and teaching techniques are provided in-home, in our learning center, or in the community, depending on the needs of the individual receiving therapy. We serve children and young adults ages 18 months to 21 years of age.

Eligibility for ABA

Eligibility for the ABA program is determined by testing and diagnosis. Medicaid recipients must be referred through HealthWest. 

What Therapy Includes

Therapy provided may include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Vocalization and Communication Skills
• Social Skills
• Imitation Skills
• Play and Leisure Skills
• Self-Management Skills
• Safety Skills
• Toileting Skills
• Grooming Skills
• Classroom Skills
• Independent Living Skills
• Money Management Skills
• Community Skills
• Vocational Skills
• Behavior Reduction
• Parent Training

Therapy Team

Therapy is provided by Behavior Analyst Technicians (BATs) who receive intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis. Additionally, they receive ongoing training and supervision in ABA techniques and individualized treatment plans each week. Our team is passionate about what they do and looks forward to developing meaningful relationships with the children and young adults in the ABA program.

Samantha Trenter, BS, BCaBA, LABA
Samantha graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Grand Valley State University in 2015. She continued her education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology where she successfully completed coursework toward becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Samantha passed the Board exam in February of 2019 and now works as a BCaBA for The ABA Center of Pioneer Resources. Samantha also is a Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst in the state of Michigan.  Previous to this, Samantha worked as a Behavior Technician for over three and a half years. Samantha is excited to have joined the clinical team providing services to children in our community.

How Do I Get Started?

For more information, please contact Samantha Trenter at 231.260.2671 or via email [email protected].