Individualized goals are built around each person's strengths, needs, and daily environments, with ongoing data review to keep therapy meaningful.
Client-centered plans
ABA therapy in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Virginia Autism Spectrum Services provides comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, related developmental disabilities, and behavioral needs that affect daily life at home, school, or in the community.
Families find practical support at VASS
Parent training, staff training, and collaboration with schools and providers help skills carry over across home, clinic, and community settings.
Caregiver partnership
Helping clients reach meaningful milestone moments
Founded in February 2014 in response to a local community need, VASS uses evidence-based ABA practices and Natural Environment Teaching to increase socially significant behavior, reduce barriers to functioning, and support lasting independence.
Functional Behavior Assessments
Assessment helps identify why behaviors occur and what supports can improve daily functioning across settings.
Behavior Intervention Plans
Behavior Support Plans include clear strategies, teaching procedures, and progress measures directed by a BCBA/LBA.
Skill Acquisition Programs
Programs target communication, social interaction, academics, daily living skills, and adaptive independence.
Parent and Staff Training
Families and support teams receive training so strategies remain consistent and skills generalize beyond sessions.
Virginia Autism Spectrum Services in Harrisonburg
Sessions may take place at a client's home, the VASS clinic, or in the community setting with programming shaped around personalized goals.
Virginia Autism Spectrum Services, LLC
ABA Therapy, behavior consultation, caregiver training, and coordinated support.
Address
1320 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone
540-208-7822
Email
azampiva@vassllc.org
Clinic-based ABA
Structured support in the Harrisonburg clinic.
Home-based support
Teaching strategies in familiar routines.
Community practice
Skill building where everyday life happens.
Provider collaboration
Coordination with schools and other service providers.
Why Virginia families choose VASS
Clinical direction from a BCBA/LBA
Andrea M. Zampiva, MS.Ed, BCBA/LBA, Founder and Clinical Director, oversees programming as a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Autism/Behavior Consultant.
Individualized, data-driven care
Goals and objectives are developed from assessments, clinical judgment, family collaboration, and ongoing data collection.
Least restrictive environments
VASS collaborates with families and stakeholders so each person receives coordinated care in the most natural and supportive environment possible.
Ethical, evidence-based practice
Services are guided by evidence-based behavior analysis, professional supervision, ongoing development, and BACB ethical guidelines.
Your next step can start with a conversation.
Reach out by phone, text, or email to ask about ABA therapy, behavior consultation, family training, and service fit for your goals.
Frequently asked questions
Ask a questionWhat services does VASS provide?
VASS provides ABA therapy, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, skill acquisition programming, caregiver training, staff training, and collaboration with schools and other providers.
Where can sessions take place?
Services can occur in the client's home, at the VASS clinic, and in community settings depending on clinical needs, goals, and scheduling fit.
How are treatment goals developed?
Goals are individualized using assessment results, clinical judgment, family input, client interests, strengths, and coordination with relevant professionals.
Who supervises ABA programming?
The BCBA/LBA directs intervention, develops support plans, supervises the clinical team, and reviews data while Behavior Technicians implement plans and collect progress information.