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Welcome to Guided Steps Autism Services
At Guided Steps, we provide high-quality ABA therapy focused on fostering independence, building confidence, and enhancing your child’s quality of life.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with ASD and other developmental needs by providing care rooted in Love, Hope and Compassion.
Individualized therapies created with love.
We believe every child deserves meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed through personalized interventions designed to support their unique journey.
Paraprofessional ABA
Paraprofessional ABA therapy refers to direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided by a trained behavior technician under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
The paraprofessional works one-on-one with the child to implement individualized treatment goals designed by the BCBA. These sessions focus on teaching new skills, increasing positive behaviors, and reducing behaviors that may interfere with learning and daily functioning.
Caregiver Led
Caregiver-led ABA therapy is a service model in which parents, guardians, or other primary caregivers are the primary individuals implementing ABA strategies and interventions with their child. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides training, coaching, and ongoing guidance to help caregivers effectively support their child's development and behavior goals.
Caregiver Training
Caregiver training is a core component of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that focuses on teaching parents, guardians, and other caregivers the skills and strategies needed to support their child's development and behavioral goals. Through training and coaching provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), caregivers learn how to apply ABA principles in everyday situations to promote meaningful and lasting progress.
About Us
Our team
Julio Ortiz-Lopez, Owner and Clinical Director of Guided Steps, has over four years of experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children ages 2–15. Throughout his career, he has supported children with a wide range of behavioral and developmental needs, including those presenting with significant behavioral challenges. His experience working with diverse families and communities has allowed him to develop a compassionate, individualized approach to care. Julio is dedicated to empowering families and helping children reach their fullest potential, leading the Guided Steps team with a commitment to love, integrity, and excellence in service delivery.
Insurances
At Guided Steps, we are proud to partner with a variety of insurance providers to help make high-quality ABA services accessible to families. In California, we currently accept United Healthcare, Cigna, UMR, Magellan, Carelon, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna. In Utah, we partner with Medicaid, UMR, and United Healthcare.
Our team is committed to supporting families throughout the insurance process and helping them access the services their children need. If you do not see your insurance provider listed, we encourage you to contact us, as coverage options may vary and we are continually expanding our network partnerships.
