Anna Osipova
Founder & Clinical Director
MSBCBALBA
ABA TherapyAutism Diagnosis & AssessmentOccupational TherapySpeech Therapy
Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy
Center-based in Allen, TX
5.0(9 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Ages served
Children (early learners through school age; Social Skills Group targets ages 7–9)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Allen
Founded by BCBA Anna Osipova as a deliberate alternative to corporate-owned therapy chains, this DFW-area clinic keeps clinical decisions in the hands of clinicians — not investors. ABA sessions follow NDBI and ESDM frameworks, with speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ADOS-2 autism evaluation all available on-site. The result is a genuinely integrated setting where kids can move between services without changing clinics.
Best for
Families who want a small, owner-operated practice where every service — ABA, speech, and OT — sits under one clinician-led roof, particularly those with young children who benefit from naturalistic, play-anchored learning.
Their approach
Programming starts with individual assessment and is supervised throughout by a BCBA using naturalistic developmental strategies drawn from ESDM and NDBI — methods designed around how young children actually pick up skills, not drill-and-repeat formats. Parent coaching is woven into the model so that progress carries over at home.
What to expect
Before therapy begins, the clinic's dedicated insurance specialist reviews your child's benefits and walks through authorizations one-on-one, so coverage questions are answered upfront rather than after the fact. Families receive regular photo and video updates so you can track progress between sessions.
Services
Services & specialties
ABA Therapy
- Setting
- center
- BCBA Led
- Yes
- Age Focus
- early learnersschool age
- Intensity
- one-on-one
- Program Type
- comprehensive
- Parent Training
- Yes
- Insurance Auth Help
- Yes
Autism Diagnosis & Assessment
- Deliverables
- diagnosis coordination with pediatrician
- Evaluator Types
- BCBA
- Assessment Tools
- ADOS-2
- Scope Of Testing
- ADOS-2companion assessments
Occupational Therapy
- Ages
- children
- Focus
- sensory integrationfine motorgross motorfeedinghandwritingADLsself-regulation
- Settings
- center
Speech Therapy
- Ages
- children
- Focus
- AACarticulationlanguagesocial-pragmaticfeeding/swallowingapraxiaphonological disorders
- CCC SLP
- Yes
- Settings
- center
- Bilingual
- Yes
- AAC Experience
- Yes
The people
Meet the Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy team
Team includes 4 BCBAs, 1 speech therapist, 1 occupational therapist.
Lauren Nemer-Kaiser
BCBA
MSBCBALBA
With more than ten years across direct ABA, clinical directorship, and large-scale program development — including founding a nationally recognized initiative — Lauren's strength is building the systems and relationships that help children and families thrive long-term. She focuses on communication, emotional regulation, and AAC.Read more
Kathryn Swann
BCBA
MEdBCBALBA
Kathryn's path from RBT to BCBA gives her an on-the-ground perspective that shapes how she designs programs; she draws on ESDM, VB-MAPP, ABLLS, PEAK, and IISCA and has experience running social skills groups for school-age children alongside direct early intervention work.Read more
Jessica Portnoy
BCBA
MSBCBALBA
Five years in the preschool classroom before pursuing her BCBA credential gives Jessica a classroom-informed lens on behavior and learning; she prioritizes caregiver involvement as the mechanism that makes gains durable across home, school, and community environments.Read more
Kandice Jones
Behavior Analyst in Training
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Kandice brings a Master's in Counseling plus a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and over a decade of child and family work to her role as a Behavior Analyst in Training, taking a holistic approach that accounts for the emotional and developmental context behind behavior.Read more
Dyna A Jose
Occupational Therapist
OTR/LCertificate in Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Tufts University
Dyna is a licensed OT with 15-plus years in pediatrics and advanced training in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation from Tufts University; her caseload centers on children with autism, sensory processing differences, and motor delays, with goals spanning dressing, feeding, handwriting, and school readiness.Read more
Shahmeen Khan
Speech-Language Pathologist
MACCC-SLPCCC-SLPBilingual Extension Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology, Columbia University
Shahmeen holds a CCC-SLP and a Bilingual Extension Certificate from Columbia University and is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, with additional proficiency in Korean, Spanish, and Arabic; she specializes in autism, AAC, apraxia, articulation, and language development across medical and school-based contexts.Read more
Reputation
What families say about Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy
5.0
9 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy
Does Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy provides ABA therapy in center settings in and around Allen. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
How many hours of ABA therapy does Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy provide?
Programs typically run one-on-one, with the exact plan set by your child's BCBA after an initial assessment. Comprehensive programs address several developmental areas at once, while focused programs target specific skills.
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance in Texas?
In Texas, many commercial health plans and Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis is required for coverage, which is why many families begin with an evaluation — Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy can help you confirm your benefits first.
What does an autism evaluation at Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy involve?
Evaluations can include ADOS-2, tailored to your child. The goal is a clear picture of your child's strengths and needs, not just a yes-or-no answer.
What does occupational therapy at Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy help with?
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor, gross motor, feeding and handwriting. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
Does Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal and minimally verbal children. AAC ranges from picture boards to speech-generating devices, matched to each child.
Does Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy offer bilingual speech therapy?
Yes — Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy offers bilingual speech therapy. Working in a child's home language often speeds progress and keeps the whole family involved.
What ages does Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy serve?
Play-Based Wellness ABA Therapy serves ages Children (early learners through school age; Social Skills Group targets ages 7–9). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.
208 N Allen Heights Dr, Allen, TX 75002
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