Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) and a play-based approach focus on learning in real-life situations through fun and meaningful activities. Instead of rigid lessons, we use play and everyday interactions to teach new skills in a way that feels natural and engaging. This helps individuals build communication, social, and problem-solving skills in a way that makes sense to them, leading to better learning and real-world application.

Cognitive and learning theory helps us understand how people take in information, make sense of it, and remember it. It shows that learning works best when people are actively involved, get support when needed, and can connect new ideas to what they already know. Using these principles, we create teaching and therapy approaches that make learning easier, more effective, and meaningful for each person.

Assent-based treatment is an approach that prioritizes the individual’s willingness and active participation in their own care, particularly in behavioral and therapeutic settings. Rather than relying solely on compliance, this model emphasizes collaboration, choice, and respect for autonomy, ensuring that interventions align with the person's preferences and comfort level. By fostering engagement and reducing coercion, assent-based treatment enhances trust, promotes self-determination, and leads to more meaningful and sustainable progress.

We believe that every person learns and grows in their own unique way, so we tailor our approach to fit each client’s needs, strengths, and goals. By taking the time to understand their preferences, challenges, and interests, we create personalized strategies that make learning and skill-building more effective and meaningful. This ensures that every individual gets the support they need in a way that works best for them.

All of our master's-level and higher clinicians are local, ensuring they have a deep understanding of the communities we serve. They provide at least 50% or more of their support in person, working directly with our behavior technicians to offer hands-on guidance, real-time feedback, and high-quality supervision. This commitment to in-person support helps create a stronger, more effective team that delivers the best care for our clients.

KAFC participates with the medicaid intensive day program. This program is for families recieving ABA for the 1st time and is under the age of 6. The 48-day program provides ABA and Speech Therapy 4 days a week for 48 days at 3 hours per day. After the intensive day program, families have the option to continue with on-going ABA therapy.