First Steps Developmental Services

Our Approach to ABA Therapy: Child-Focused & Play-Based

How We Support Children

Children learn best when they feel comfortable and understood. Our approach is child-led and play-based, allowing children to explore, engage, and learn in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them.

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Learning through play. Growing with support.

At First Steps Developmental Services, learning happens through play in a safe, nurturing environment. We follow each child’s lead, move at their pace, and focus on building trust through familiar routines and joyful experiences.

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Our ABA Therapy Process in Woburn, MA

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Individualized Support in a Safe Environment

Each child receives individualized support designed around their unique needs. We offer full-day and half-day programming with dedicated 1:1 support in a calm, safe setting that prioritizes comfort, consistency, and connection.

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Play-Based Learning Spaces: Discovery & Explorers Rooms

Our center includes two main play spaces: the Discovery Room and the Explorers Room. Each space supports different types of play and activities, giving children opportunities to explore, move, create, and learn in joyful ways.

Partnering With Families

We understand how important trust is when caring for young children. We work closely with families, communicate openly, and provide reassurance every step of the way, so parents feel informed, supported, and confident in their child’s journey.

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Our team is here to support your child and your family with care, attention, and experience.

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5/55 reviews on Google

Ma Parent

★★★★★

Enrolling our son at first steps has been one of the absolute best decisions we have made for our family. The difference in him today compared to when he first started is almost night and day. We have seen incredible progress in his speech and language development, his emotional intelligence, and his ability to self-regulate. Watching him grow, communicate so much more effectively, and navigate his emotions with confidence has been incredible.

The center itself is top-tier. It is always exceptionally clean, bright, and welcoming, and the entire team is deeply dedicated to helping my son gain the skills he needs in a fun environment.

As a working parent, I cannot express enough how grateful I am for their accommodation and flexibility. Whenever unexpected work schedule changes pop up last-minute, they are always so sweet, understanding, and willing to work with us.

What sets them apart most is how truly collaborative they are. They actually listen to my input as a parent and seamlessly implement our family goals into his routine.

Our parent meetings are consistently insightful, filled with practical, helpful tips we can use at home, and structured so well. He truly loves going here, and the staff's kindness and expertise mean everything to us. I cannot recommend First Steps highly enough!

William McGuinn

★★★★★

I have known Jarrod for over twenty years. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, consistently professional, and genuinely caring in everything he does. He is someone you can trust and rely on. I highly recommend working with him and his team.

Kevin Schlichenmeyer

★★★★★

The founder of this program has over 20 years experience in training and professional development and has been passionate about helping families just as long. This is a strong clinician-led organization with a focus on meaningful outcomes.

Casey Clay

★★★★★

Great company with a team of highly experienced experts. First Steps understands what kids need and how to get it to them compassionately and effectively.

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Ready to learn more? We offer a free 30-minute parent support call — no pressure, no commitment. Or send us a message and we’ll be in touch.

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Our Approach to ABA Therapy: Child-Focused & Play-Based

Learning through play. Growing with support.

Our ABA Therapy Process in Woburn, MA

Individualized Support in a Safe Environment

Play-Based Learning Spaces: Discovery & Explorers Rooms

Partnering With Families

Let’s Get Started

You don’t have to figure this out alone

Get Started Now

What Families Say

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Our Approach to ABA Therapy at First Steps Developmental Services

ABA Therapy Process at the Woburn Center

Partnering with Families Throughout the ABA Therapy Journey