Transforming ABA
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Connection, Relationships & Growth Forward…
We believe meaningful growth begins with feeling understood. Our approach is neuroaffirming, relationship-centered, and individualized to support children and families in ways that honor strengths, differences, and individual development.
We focus on building connections, confidence, emotional safety, and skills that create meaningful change in daily life.
Our goal is not to change who children are; it is to support them in building the skills and the confidence to thrive as who they are.
We see children from ages two to eighteen years.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach that helps children develop meaningful communication, social, daily living, play, emotional regulation, and learning skills. At Forward Path ABA, we use natural, engaging teaching strategies that are individualized to each child and family.
Who We Serve
We provide ABA therapy for children with Autism from early childhood through the teen years. Every treatment plan is individualized to the child's strengths, interests, goals, and developmental needs. We serve families from across the metro, including West Des Moines, Waukee, Urbandale, Johnston, Altoona, Grimes, Adel, Bondurant, and Ankeny. We accept insurance such as Wellmark BCBS, BCBS, Medicaid, United Healthcare, TriCare, as well as other commercial insurance. We are open daily 8:30-4:00 pm Monday-Friday.
The Forward Path Difference
We believe progress is measured by meaningful outcomes—not by compliance. Success means helping children communicate their needs, build friendships, develop independence, regulate emotions, and participate confidently in the activities that matter most to them and their families.
Our mission is simple:
Helping children move forward while honoring exactly who they are.
Expert Clinical Leadership
Forward Path ABA is founded by Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Augspurger, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC, and a Special Education Teacher, whose career spans more than two decades supporting children and their families across schools, clinical, and mental health settings. Together with a team of highly trained, compassionate clinicians, Forward Path ABA is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based, neuroaffirming care that empowers every child to reach their fullest potential.
Our clinicians are carefully selected not only for their knowledge and clinical expertise, but also for their kindness, professionalism, and genuine passion for working with children and families. They understand the importance of building trusting relationships, collaborating closely with caregivers, celebrating every milestone, and creating meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the therapy room. Every member of our team is committed to fostering communication, confidence, independence, and lasting socially significant outcomes while ensuring that each child and family feels respected, supported, and valued throughout their journey.
Why Families Choose Forward Path ABA
At Forward Path, we believe every child deserves care that honors who they are while helping them build the skills that matter most in everyday life. Our approach combines clinical excellence with genuine connection, creating a supportive environment where children and families can thrive.
Neuroaffirming
We celebrate each child's unique strengths, communication style, and way of experiencing the world. Our goal is to build meaningful skills—not to change who a child is.
Relationship-Centered Therapy
Trust comes first. We believe the strongest learning happens within positive, respectful relationships where children feel safe, understood, and valued in who they are
Play-Based, Natural Learning
Children learn best when they're engaged. We use play, natural routines, and motivating activities to teach skills that carry over into everyday life at home, school, and in the community.
Family/Caregiver Connection
Choosing an ABA provider is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. We know you're not just looking for clinical expertise—you are looking for people you can trust.
At Forward Path, we recognize that your child is your greatest joy, your greatest responsibility, and the center of your world. We don't take the privilege of caring for them lightly.
Our commitment is to create a place where your child feels safe, respected, understood, and genuinely valued. We work alongside you, listen to your concerns, celebrate every milestone, and honor your goals for your child and your family.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with schools, physicians, therapists, and other professionals to create consistent, coordinated support across the environments that matter most to you and your child.
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Our Services
Comprehensive ABA Assessments
Early Intervention ABA
Clinic-Based ABA Therapy
Parent Training
Social Skills Instruction
School Collaboration
Communication Support
Behavior Support
Daily Living Skills
Emotional Regulation
Executive Functioning
Transition Planning
