Every family wants the best for their loved ones. For adults with autism, finding support that keeps them safe and happy at home can be a challenge. In this Real-Life Transformation, we share how Circle City ABA helped a family in Arizona keep their adult child at home while reducing problem behaviors and increasing safety.
Please note: Therapy is a highly personal experience, and, like any other treatment, results are not uniform. Several factors determine whether someone will benefit from therapy, including individual characteristics, the nature of their needs, and the quality of support they receive at home and/or school.
Understanding the Challenge
Our first adult client in Arizona faced a difficult situation. The state (DDD) recommended transitioning the client to a group home due to safety concerns and behaviors that required supervision. The family did not want this change. They valued their time together and believed their loved one could remain at home with the right support.
The question was: Could Circle City ABA provide the support needed to keep this adult safe and thriving at home?
How Circle City ABA Helped
The first step was a full assessment. Our team of BCBAs evaluated the client’s behaviors, triggers, and the home environment. We focused on understanding why certain behaviors occurred and what supports could reduce them.
By creating a personalized ABA therapy plan, we were able to address behaviors proactively rather than reactively. Our strategies included:
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Teaching new coping skills to replace problematic behaviors
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Training the family to implement supports consistently
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Monitoring progress closely to ensure safety and effectiveness
The result was immediate and encouraging. The client’s behaviors became minimal. The family felt supported. The client remained safely in the home environment.
The Value of ABA Therapy for Adults
This Real-Life Transformation shows how adults can benefit from ABA therapy even while continuing to live at home. Our client attended ABA therapy at a center during the day and returned home each night, allowing the family to maintain their preferred living arrangement.
Benefits of ABA therapy for adults include:
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Personalized interventions tailored to the individual
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Improved coping skills and reduced problem behaviors
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Support for building independence and daily living skills
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Increased confidence and safety for both the client and family
Planning for the Future
Circle City ABA is working with the family to plan additional supports. This approach ensures that as the client grows and their needs change, the home environment can adapt without requiring a move to a group home.
This case demonstrates how collaboration with state agencies, clinical oversight, and family involvement can lead to meaningful change. The goal is always to keep the adult safe, supported, and thriving in an environment where they feel most comfortable.
How Circle City ABA Supports Families
At Circle City ABA, we provide ABA therapy for adults and children. Our programs are designed to meet each individual’s needs while including family members as key partners.
For adults with autism, ABA therapy can:
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Reduce problem behaviors
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Teach daily living skills
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Support safety and independence
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Provide ongoing clinical oversight
Families are never alone. Our team collaborates closely with parents, guardians, and state agencies to develop sustainable supports that enable adults to remain in their preferred environment.
Contact Circle City ABA
If your adult loved one is facing challenges, Circle City ABA can help. Our adult ABA therapy programs in Scottsdale, Arizona, focus on keeping individuals safe and supported in their family home whenever possible.
Circle City ABA – Scottsdale
Address: 8454 North 90th Street, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-550-9498
With the right support, adults with autism can continue to live at home safely and successfully.
Disclaimer: Everyone is different. This story reflects the progress of one individual. Outcomes may vary based on several factors, including the individual’s unique needs and the level of support they receive.
