Adolescent Social & Life Skill Learning
• Primarily community-based & group learning
• Massachusetts
Independence. Work readiness. A confident path to adulthood. Real skills, practiced in the real world.
- Primarily community-based & small-group learning
- Vocational, social & daily-living skills
- Ongoing BCBA oversight
- MassHealth in-network
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A clear path toward independence
As teens move through middle and high school and toward adulthood, the goals change — and so does the support. This program helps adolescents build real-life independence, work readiness, and advanced social skills, with the coaching they need to manage routines, make safe choices, and prepare for life after high school.
1. Assess strengths & goals
A BCBA identifies where your teen is and where they’re headed.
2. Learn in the community
Skills are practiced where they’re actually used.
3. Add 1:1 as needed
Individual support layered in where it helps most.
4. Plan the transition
Caregiver coaching aligned with transition and independence goals.
Preparing for a confident, independent future
- Adaptive daily living skills — money management, cooking, transportation training.
- Vocational and pre-employment skills — scheduling, punctuality, workplace communication.
- Social expansion — friendships, self-advocacy, safe use of technology and social media.
- Transition planning — post-secondary, vocational, and independent-living goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What life skills do you target for adolescents and teenagers?
Our adolescent ABA program focuses on practical skills that build independence and self-advocacy. This includes executive functioning (organization, time management, and routine planning), functional communication, vocational and work-readiness skills, personal hygiene, household independence, and navigating social relationships with peers.
Where are adolescent ABA therapy sessions provided?
We offer flexible service options to meet your family's needs. Services can take place in your home, out in the community (practicing real-world scenarios like shopping or public transit), or at our dedicated Norwell Center in Norwell, MA.
Do you take insurance for teen and adolescent ABA therapy?
Yes. Rising Above ABA is in-network with MassHealth and most major commercial insurance providers in Massachusetts. Our intake team will verify your benefits and walk you through coverage details before starting, no surprises.
How long is the waitlist for adolescent ABA programs?
Most families wait far less with us than the three-month waitlists common across Massachusetts. Our goal is to move you from first contact to your child’s first session in about six weeks.
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Most commercial insurance accepted
Contact us for any questions regarding coverage or plans – we’ll be happy to provide you with the clear guidance as to your best options.
