https://littlestarsaba.org/home daily 1.0 2022-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1584468662313-2FMXRMSHZ9WGY7EFSEPZ/LittleStarsLearningAcademy Home Little Stars offers two quality programs for children in our area: Keystone STARS 4 Accredited Daycare and Learning Academy (Top Floor) Outpatient ABA Therapy and Counseling (Bottom Floor) Little Stars Learning Academy (Daycare): Providing quality, nurturing daycare for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Learn More ⟶ Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center, (Outpatient Clinic): Specializing in improving the lives of children diagnosed with autism. Learn More ⟶ https://littlestarsaba.org/about daily 0.75 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1579709978237-CWVLWW8AVZBH6X2FWE4J/Boy+Picking+Pumpkins.jpg About Little Stars Learning Academy Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center About Our Practice We are a team of board certified behavior analysts and behavior specialists who implement applied behavior analysis to specifically work with individuals with autism and provide opportunities for social interaction with peers at Little Stars Learning Academy, the daycare located in the same building. We currently contract with schools, residential treatment facilities, and daycare settings to provide intervention for individuals with challenging behaviors and learning difficulties. We consult with agencies to provide training to teachers, other therapists, and special needs departments on skill acquisition protocols and behavior reduction protocols. https://littlestarsaba.org/aba-therapy daily 0.75 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1579710014767-9MVSJ1M5UQW8T2W52MU3/Boy+on+Swing.jpg Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Little Stars Learning Academy Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center Our Approach We are a team of specially trained service providers who implement a type of therapy to individuals with autism and other developmental delays. Ages range from birth to adulthood. Our approach is evidenced based. We are the only provider in Bradford and Sullivan Counties that deliver applied behavior analysis by national certified behavior analysts - both at the doctoral and masters level as well as registered behavior technicians. Opportunities for social interaction and field trips with peers. The service or type of therapy is applied behavior analysis or "ABA therapy" where are providers are certified nationally, credentialed in Pennsylvania and New York with registered behavior technicians and other behavior specialists that are supervised by senior behavior analysts. We provide intervention and treatment planning to manage challenging behaviors and develop skill acquisition programs so that those individuals with delays can acquire skills that are age-appropriate to a developmentally normative level in all settings (e.g. schools, home, clinic, learning centers, and residential treatment facilities). All programming is written, updated, tracked using graphing and data analysis tools to keep track of progress and/or regression of any clients by our team. The evaluation tools that are used are evidenced based and updated every six months by our team. Our team conducts parent training in order to provide home to therapy carry-over to yield the best outcomes as research. https://littlestarsaba.org/our-approach-1 daily 0.75 2021-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1579710045626-8LWPK9ZHI1BQ9H6W36BX/Little+Girl+Graduate.jpg What We do Little Stars Learning Academy Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center What We Do Offer a service that is currently not provided to individuals with autism and other developmental delays by board certified behavior analysts in Bradford and Sullivan Counties. Be a referral source for Pediatricians, Neurologists, Educators, and other providers who work with individuals with developmental delays. Consult with providers on managing challenging behaviors and increasing independence for individuals with autism and other developmental delays with regards to maintaining them in the least restrictive environment at school, daycare, and in the home or residential setting. Providing a service locally to individuals who are currently seeking treatment across state lines and over two hours away. The research in ABA therapy details how it can provide growth in cognitive ability, independence, communication and self-help skills to benefit individuals, families, and the community at large yielding more positive outcomes for individuals with autism and other developmental delays. https://littlestarsaba.org/talk-to-us daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://littlestarsaba.org/faq daily 0.75 2021-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1579710127904-ORN4UZZNNDOJVSD46XOH/Girls+in+Pool.jpg FAQ Little Stars Learning Academy Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center Frequently Asked Questions Do You Accept Health Insurance for Payment? Please call or email Little Stars ABA Therapy and Counseling Center to find out about insurance, payment, and reimbursement. Little Stars Learning Academy provides quality daycare with certified teachers and specially trained instructors who are trained in skill acquisition teaching strategies. Please call or email today to find out about cost. What Trainings Have You Conducted? Dr. DeVincentis has conducted trainings on a wide variety of topics for individuals, families and educators. The followed is a list of past seminars conducted; however she is able to customize to meet individual needs: How to effectively manage stress and increase coping skills. What is depression and how do I manage it? Are you an anxious person? Managing high-magnitude behaviors, from crisis to intervention. Sleeping and eating issues from a behavioral and mental health perspective. Early signs of autism. Toilet training the child with autism. Behavior management strategies and techniques. Discrete trial teaching. Inclusion strategies. Visually engineering the home and school settings to promote independence and communication. The behavior-communication link. What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Promoting generalization through a home and school connection. Sibling issues. The impact of autism on the family system. Social emotional issues and the child with autism. Community resources. Promoting joint attention in your child with autism. Training school personnel to be sensitive to family centered issues. Programming and educational goal competency. Peer sensitivity training for inclusion settings. Educating grandparents and other family members. Sibshops – Trained and Certified by Don Meyer. https://littlestarsaba.org/join daily 0.75 2020-01-22 https://littlestarsaba.org/daycare daily 0.75 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2858c1625d533e61f6ce56/1584470093777-6P2AH47764T1NY4COB04/Liv%2Bas%2Ba%2Bbaby.jpg Little Stars Learning Academy Little Stars Learning Academy Quality Keystone STARS 4 Daycare Flexible Programs New Hours: 6:30am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday Taking infants through school-age (6 weeks – 12 years) Infants, Toddlers, Preschool Part and Fulltime Enrollment Pre-K Educational Program School-Age Children Before and after school care, public school closings All day summer care available Small and Large Gross Motor Rooms for Indoor Play Access to Outdoor Playground / Nearby Park and Library Infants Infants undergo rapid growth and development in the first year. Little Stars Learning Academy aims to create a program to foster all six main areas of development on a daily basis to help your child’s mind and body grow by allowing discovery, play, and learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Teachers work together to make care transitions smooth and happy, forming a strong bond with the child and the family. Toddlers Little Stars Learning Academy knows that your toddler is filled with energy and curiosity about the world. They are eager for attention from caregivers to help them feel secure and confident to explore and understand basic things about how the world works. The toddler programs provide the structure and guidance your child needs throughout his/her day as they begin learning how to share, get along with others, and participate in activities. Listening to stories, singing songs, and doing art projects help develop language and vocabulary skills, as well as movement and sensory motor skills. Preschool Little Starts Learning Academy knows the importance of properly preparing your child for entrance into the school system yet respecting where and how your child is developing now. That’s why our curriculum is specially designed to help your preschool aged children develop the skills necessary to succeed while allowing opportunities to make choices, be independent, move, and have hands-on learning experience. Our researched and age appropriate curriculum incorporates state standards and skill acquisition protocol with the opportunity for children to extend learning and enhance social experiences through play in a safe and stimulating environment. School-Age Children Little Stars Learning Academy provides before- and after-care programs and homework help throughout the school year, care when public schools are closed and throughout the summer. Our days go beyond homework help to engage children in programs to developing their social and emotional growth by helping them be more kind, capable, and confident. Clubs are run throughout the school-year to keep their interest and allow them to follow their passions – STEM, cooking, drama, sports, etc. Our Mission Our mission is to provide a high quality educational program addressing all areas of growth and development for all children through high quality, research-based curriculum and skill acquisition protocols. Bringing together a nurturing environment and high standards of education to assist children in reaching their highest potential. Teachers are dedicated and passionate individuals who love what they do for a living. Our teachers are highly trained in skill acquisition protocols as well as early childhood development. Their education experience, and continued learning enables them to bring all the parts of the program together for your child to flourish. Our Director Kristin Malanoski, BCBA, has 18 years of experience owning and teaching in a child care center. PA and NY teaching certifications Master’s Degree in Psychology with specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Child in Society National Board Certified Behavior Analyst