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When you choose Gradual, you're getting a team that lives in your community, knows your schools, and has spent over 20 years watching local families grow and thrive. We're here because this is home — and we know what it really takes to help kids succeed.
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We’ve seen it all
We've walked alongside hundreds of families, so we know each child has their own timeline, and every breakthrough looks different.
When you're having a hard day, we don't just listen — we remember what actually helped families who felt exactly like you do.
Our team includes:
BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analyst):
RBTs (Registered Behavior Technician):
Psychologists
Our team includes:
BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analyst):
RBTs (Registered Behavior Technician):
Psychologists
Meaghan Timko, M.S., BCBA
Chief Operating Officer
Meaghan has spent nearly 20 years guiding families through autism, ADHD, and other developmental challenges. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2005, she understands the struggles of complex behaviors that leave parents feeling lost.
What makes her different is how deeply she listens — she partners with you to create solutions that actually work in your real, messy, beautiful life. Having worked in this field since before insurers even acknowledged ABA, she knows the fears families face and has built caring connections with local schools and doctors who truly get it.
Meaghan sees your whole family and genuinely believes in your child’s potential.
How we work
As they are
Their way
Right here
What drives us
We listen first
Before we plan anything, we listen and understand your family’s world.
We never stop learning
Experience has taught us to keep questioning what works best.
We lift each other up
Strong team = stronger support for your family.
We tell the truth
About timelines, progress, everything. You deserve that.
We see every win
The small moments often matter most.
Frequently asked questions about ABA therapy
The questions we hear most often from families, and their answers.
What should I expect during my child's ABA therapy session?
Honestly? It might look a lot like play. You'll see our therapists building with blocks, blowing bubbles, or working on puzzles — but there's always intention behind it. We're working on turn-taking, following directions, or communication skills, tailored to your child's interests, attention span and energy level.
How long will my child need therapy?
Every child's journey is different — some families see changes in six months, others work with us for several years. We're constantly evaluating progress and working toward the day when you feel confident handling things on your own.
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans do cover ABA therapy. We handle all the paperwork and insurance verification. We'll check your specific benefits and let you know exactly what to expect before we start.
How will I know if the therapy is actually helping?
We track detailed data and share regular updates with you, so you'll always know exactly where things stand. But the truth is, many parents notice it in everyday moments — maybe your child asks for help instead of having a meltdown, or starts playing near their sibling, when they once preferred to be alone.
Will ABA therapy change who my child is?
Your child's personality, their spark, their quirks that make them uniquely them — those aren't going anywhere. We're not here to make your child fit into someone else's idea of "normal." We're here to help them communicate better, feel less frustrated, and gain skills that open up their world.
The next success story could be yours.
Let’s make it happen together.
