Every Child Deserves a Chance to Flourish
We Help Make That Happen
- At Kind Nest Academy LLC, we provide personalized, compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism in Great Falls and throughout Northern Virginia. Each program is crafted around your child's unique strengths, your family's values, and the most current evidence in behavioral science. Because no two children are the same — and neither are their paths to growth.
ROOTED IN VIRGINIA. RAISING THE STANDARD OF CARE.
Supporting Your Child's Growth Is a Journey — We're Honored to Walk It With You
Our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and dedicated therapy staff builds individualized ABA programs for each child we serve. We are not a one-size-fits-all clinic. We are a Virginia-based practice that knows your community, understands your daily life, and treats your family with the respect and care you deserve.
- What Our ABA Programs Help Your Child Achieve:
- Develop meaningful communication — spoken words, sign language, or AAC devices
- Form genuine friendships and navigate social situations with confidence
- Build tolerance for changes in routine and new everyday experiences
- Reduce behaviors that create barriers to learning, safety, or family harmony
- Gain independence in self-care, home routines, and community outings
- Arrive at school ready to participate, connect with peers, and succeed academically
- Give your whole family tools, strategies, and breathing room
ABA THERAPY IS ENDORSED BY:
- The U.S. Surgeon General
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- The Autism Society of America
- Autism Speaks
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Individualized
Programs
No two Kind Nest Academy programs look alike. Every goal, every strategy, and every session schedule is built from scratch around your child — never pulled from a shelf.
BCBA
Supervised
Every Session
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Clients Progress
Within 90 Days
Data collected across our caseload shows that 90% of Kind Nest Academy clients demonstrate measurable, meaningful skill gains within their first three months of therapy.
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Licensed &
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Our
ABA Approach
Kind Nest Academy practices person-centered ABA — a modern, naturalistic approach built on the child’s interests, strengths, and intrinsic motivation. We have moved well beyond rote drills and rigid schedules. Our therapy looks like play, feels like connection, and produces real, lasting results.
Our
Services
From your living room to your child’s classroom, Kind Nest Academy delivers ABA therapy across the settings that matter most. Home visits, school collaboration, social skills groups, and telehealth sessions ensure that no Virginia family is left without accessible, high-quality support.
Careers
at Kind Nest
We are always looking for warm, driven clinicians and therapists who want more than a job — they want a calling. At Kind Nest Academy, you will receive real mentorship, a supportive team, and the deep satisfaction of watching children grow. Northern Virginia is our home. Come build your career here.
FEEDBACK
The day our son said 'I love you' for the first time — that was Kind Nest.
Layla & Omar F.
Parents of a 5-year-old · Herndon, VA
We had tried two other providers before finding Kind Nest Academy. The difference was immediate — not just in our son’s progress, but in how our family was treated. For the first time, we felt like true partners in his care rather than observers. Within six months he was initiating conversations
Ms. Rachel T.
SPED Teacher · Fairfax County Public Schools
Priya M.
Mother of a 4-year-old · McLean, VA
The parent coaching piece was what changed our home. My husband and I now understand why our daughter does what she does — and we have real tools to respond. The stress level in our house dropped by half in three months. I cannot recommend Kind Nest enough to any Northern
James C.
Father of a 7-year-old · Reston, VA
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PODCAST
Raising an Autistic Child in Virginia: One Family's Honest Journey
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An accessible overview of the DD Waiver, CCC Plus Waiver, and other Virginia-specific funding streams that can support children and adults with autism beyond standard insurance coverage.
Starting ABA therapy begins with a single conversation no pressure, no obligation.
Our team will listen, answer your questions, and help you decide if Kind Nest Academy is the right fit for your child and family.
