Autism & Behavior Services, LLC

Autism & Behavior Services, LLC Applied Behavior Analysis Services, Serving Chattanooga Area since 2008

🎉 SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS to Tori and Courtney! 🎉We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible achievement as Tori and ...
06/05/2026

🎉 SCREAMING CONGRATULATIONS to Tori and Courtney! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible achievement as Tori and Courtney have officially become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)! 👏✨

Their hard work, dedication, perseverance, and passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others have led them to this exciting milestone. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished and can't wait to see the difference they will continue to make in the field of behavior analysis.

Please join us in congratulating Tori and Courtney on this well-deserved success! 💙

This is where the magic happens. 🌿 A little peek inside ABS — 18 years of sessions, milestones, and memories in these w...
04/23/2026

This is where the magic happens. 🌿 A little peek inside ABS — 18 years of sessions, milestones, and memories in these walls. We love what we do, and we love the families who trust us to do it.

Presuming competence is one of the most important things we do at ABS — and one of the least talked about.It means we st...
04/22/2026

Presuming competence is one of the most important things we do at ABS — and one of the least talked about.

It means we start every interaction with a child from the belief that they are capable. Capable of learning. Capable of communicating. Capable of growth — even when they haven't yet shown us how.

It sounds simple. But it changes everything.

When we presume competence, we stop asking "what can't this child do?" and start asking "what does this child need to show us what they can do?"

It changes how we design programs. How we talk to kids. How we talk about kids. How we respond when progress is slow. How we interpret behavior.

A child who isn't yet speaking is not a child with nothing to say. A child who isn't yet complying is not a child who doesn't understand. A child who is struggling is not a child who is incapable.

Presuming competence is not blind optimism. It's a clinical and ethical commitment — one we take seriously at ABS every single day. 🌿

Presuming competence is one of the most important things we do at ABS — and one of the least talked about.It means we st...
04/22/2026

Presuming competence is one of the most important things we do at ABS — and one of the least talked about.

It means we start every interaction with a child from the belief that they are capable. Capable of learning. Capable of communicating. Capable of growth — even when they haven't yet shown us how.
It sounds simple. But it changes everything.

When we presume competence, we stop asking "what can't this child do?" and start asking "what does this child need to show us what they can do?"

It changes how we design programs. How we talk to kids. How we talk about kids. How we respond when progress is slow. How we interpret behavior.

A child who isn't yet speaking is not a child with nothing to say. A child who isn't yet complying is not a child who doesn't understand. A child who is struggling is not a child who is incapable.

Presuming competence is not blind optimism. It's a clinical and ethical commitment — one we take seriously at ABS every single day. 🌿

Families come to ABS for a lot of reasons. Here are the five we hear most. 💛⭐ 18+ Years Serving ChattanoogaWe've been he...
04/21/2026

Families come to ABS for a lot of reasons. Here are the five we hear most. 💛

⭐ 18+ Years Serving Chattanooga
We've been here. And we're not going anywhere. ABS has been serving families in the Chattanooga area for over 18 years — making us one of the most experienced ABA providers in the region. We know this community because we are part of it.
⭐ BCBA-Owned & Clinically Led
Your child's care is led by the people who know it best. ABS is owned and directed by a BCBA-D with a PhD. Clinical decisions are made by clinicians — not administrators, not insurance companies, not corporate investors.
⭐ Neurodiversity-Affirming
We don't try to make your child less autistic. We believe autism is a natural part of human diversity. Our therapy supports your child in communicating, connecting, and thriving — on their own terms. Always.
⭐ Assent-Based Care
Your child has a voice in their own therapy. We take assent seriously. If your child is not willing — we stop, we adjust, we listen. Participation should never be forced. Dignity is non-negotiable here.
⭐ Family-Centered
You're not a bystander. You're the team. We work alongside families, not around them. You know your child better than anyone — our job is to bring you into the process, not hand you a report at the end of it.

📍 Serving Chattanooga and surrounding areas for 18+ years. We'd love to connect — message us or visit the link in our bio. 💛

Families come to ABS for a lot of reasons. Here are the five we hear most. 💛⭐ 18+ Years Serving ChattanoogaWe've been he...
04/21/2026

Families come to ABS for a lot of reasons. Here are the five we hear most. 💛

⭐ 18+ Years Serving Chattanooga
We've been here. And we're not going anywhere. ABS has been serving families in the Chattanooga area for over 18 years — making us one of the most experienced ABA providers in the region. We know this community because we are part of it.
⭐ BCBA-Owned & Clinically Led
Your child's care is led by the people who know it best. ABS is owned and directed by a BCBA-D with a PhD. Clinical decisions are made by clinicians — not administrators, not insurance companies, not corporate investors.
⭐ Neurodiversity-Affirming
We don't try to make your child less autistic. We believe autism is a natural part of human diversity. Our therapy supports your child in communicating, connecting, and thriving — on their own terms. Always.
⭐ Assent-Based Care
Your child has a voice in their own therapy. We take assent seriously. If your child is not willing — we stop, we adjust, we listen. Participation should never be forced. Dignity is non-negotiable here.
⭐ Family-Centered
You're not a bystander. You're the team. We work alongside families, not around them. You know your child better than anyone — our job is to bring you into the process, not hand you a report at the end of it.
📍 Serving Chattanooga and surrounding areas for 18+ years. Message us or visit the link in our bio to learn more. 💛

Here's Part 2 of 18 things we've learned in 18 years. If you missed Part 1, it's on our page — start there first. 🌿 We ...
04/16/2026

Here's Part 2 of 18 things we've learned in 18 years. If you missed Part 1, it's on our page — start there first. 🌿 We saved the most important one for last.

9 things we've learned in 18 years of serving families in Chattanooga. 🌱 Swipe through — and come back Thursday for Par...
04/15/2026

9 things we've learned in 18 years of serving families in Chattanooga. 🌱 Swipe through — and come back Thursday for Part 2.

Eighteen years ago, I opened the doors of Autism Behavior Services with a simple belief: that every child deserves suppo...
04/14/2026

Eighteen years ago, I opened the doors of Autism Behavior Services with a simple belief: that every child deserves support that honors who they are. Today, thanks to the families who trusted us, the team who shows up every day, and this community — we're still here, and still growing. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. 💛 "

April is Autism Acceptance Month — and at ABS, we believe acceptance isn't a month-long event. It's how we show up every...
04/13/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month — and at ABS, we believe acceptance isn't a month-long event. It's how we show up every single day. All month long, we'll be sharing what that looks like in practice.

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6025 Lee Highway STE 415
Chattanooga, TN
37421

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14236640903

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