Our service includes the following:
Our Services
What We Specialise In
Yaalu Therapy Centre provides a comprehensive range of behavioral and developmental services for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Specializations include:
• Toilet Training Individualized toileting programs using structured routines, reinforcement systems, and data tracking to promote independence and reduce accidents.
• Transition Programs Support for children transitioning into new environments—whether starting school, changing classrooms, or adapting to new routines—using visual supports, social narratives, and gradual exposure plans.
• Functional Communication Training (FCT) Interventions designed to replace maladaptive behaviors with appropriate, meaningful communication responses using verbal behavior techniques and augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) tools.
• Cognitive Developmental Skill Training Programs targeting executive functioning, problem-solving, working memory, and attention regulation through structured, naturalistic, and discrete trial instruction. •
.Social Skills Development Individual and group-based sessions focused on building pragmatic language, cooperative play, and social understanding, with goals such as waiting, turn-taking, sharing, and responding to social cues. Strategies include structured teaching, role-play, and naturalistic interactions to support generalization across settings.
• Self-Care and Adaptive Living Skills Step-by-step teaching of essential daily tasks including toileting, dressing, grooming, and feeding reinforced with visual schedules and behavior shaping strategies. •
.Play and Leisure Skill Training Therapist-facilitated sessions focusing on symbolic play, leisure exploration, turn taking, and imaginative play to promote age-appropriate engagement.
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills Support Targeted programs delivered in collaboration with allied health professionals to improve strength, balance, bilateral coordination, and fine motor precision.
• Learning and Academic Readiness School-preparation support including compliance with instructions, task initiation, seatwork behavior, and early academic concepts, aimed at bridging therapy and classroom expectations.
• Emotional Regulation and Behavior Management Comprehensive behaviour support plans incorporating antecedent strategies, reinforcement systems, visual coping tools, and self-regulation techniques to reduce problem behaviors and support emotional wellbeing.
Our Mission
The mission of Yaalu Therapy Centre is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential through evidence-based and compassionate ABA therapy. Yaalu is committed to:
• Fostering independence across everyday activities
• Promoting inclusivity in all environments
• Enhancing quality of life through skill acquisition and behavioral support • Delivering “Today’s ABA” modern, trauma-informed ABA rooted in respect and collaboration
The team employs a variety of evidence-based interventions including Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and positive reinforcement systems to create lasting, meaningful progress.
Whether the focus is communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, or daily living skills, Yaalu stands by every child and family on their journey toward growth and success.
Core Values
At Yaalu Therapy Centre, every therapeutic decision is guided by a set of core values that reflect the team's commitment to excellence, compassion, and meaningful outcomes:
Compassionate Care Every individual is treated with respect, empathy, and dignity. The centre embraces a person first approach that honors each client’s unique journey.
Evidence-Based Practice All interventions are rooted in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and informed by the latest research, ensuring that therapy is both effective and ethical.
Individualization No two clients are the same. Each program is custom-designed based on comprehensive assessments and tailored to the individual's strengths, needs, and goals.
Collaboration Therapy is a team effort. Yaalu values strong partnerships with families, educators, and other professionals to create a supportive, consistent environment for growth.
Cultural Sensitivity Services are delivered with an awareness of and respect for cultural, linguistic, and familial backgrounds to ensure inclusivity and relevance.
Generalization and Functionality Skills are taught in context, with a focus on promoting independence across home, school, and community settings.
Professional Integrity All staff operate under the ethical standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Association for Behaviour Analysis Australia, maintaining transparency, accountability, and clinical rigor.