Behavior therapy at Progressive Kids NYC focuses on helping children build practical, meaningful skills that support their success at home, at school, and in social settings.

Our work is grounded in the science of behavior, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and our approach is naturalistic, play-based, and highly individualized.

We focus on teaching communication, emotional regulation, flexibility, independence, and social skills, rather than simply trying to “stop” behaviors.

Sessions are engaging and purposeful, using everyday routines, play, and real-life interactions to help skills carry over beyond therapy. We work closely with families and schools so progress feels meaningful and functional in a child’s daily life.

At its core, behavior therapy is about understanding why a child behaves the way they do and using that understanding to support growth in a respectful, supportive way.

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We work with all kids. We meet children and their families where they are and create individualized plans that make sense for the child and the family as a whole. Our focus is progress.

While we specialize in working with children with Autism, we also support children with ADD/ADHD, social-pragmatic language differences, auditory processing challenges, and other developmental or learning needs. We treat the whole child, not a diagnosis.

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Our team is carefully selected and closely overseen by Jamie Kraus. All PK team members are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or currently sitting for their board exam, with strong clinical experience and a shared, child-centered PK approach.

Each team member works closely with Jamie and upholds the professionalism and standards that set PK apart. For privacy and confidentiality, detailed team bios are shared with current clients only.

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To get started, please complete the inquiry form on our Contact Us page. Once we receive your submission, our team will review the information and follow up if it aligns with our practice and current availability.

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Once your inquiry is received, a member of our team will review the information and follow up if it aligns with our practice guidelines. If appropriate, we may request additional details and guide you through next steps.

Our intake process typically includes a consultation call with Jamie, followed by observation, initial goal setting and planning, and scheduling with a PK team member. Services are scheduled as a weekly commitment for the academic year and summer, based on availability and fit.

Progressive Kids Club (PKC) social groups run as a 10-session series with a predetermined schedule, are private pay, and require full tuition payment at the time of enrollment (non-refundable). Group placement and scheduling are determined by the PK team.

Winter 2026 series will be held on Tuesday afternoons at our Upper East Side office, located at 225 East 76th Street, Suite E.

Progressive Kids NYC is a private-pay practice and is not affiliated with insurance or the New York City Department of Education (DOE). All services are paid for directly by the client.

Families whose child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis may be eligible for out-of-network (OON) reimbursement through their insurance provider, depending on their individual plan. Authorization and reimbursement vary by carrier, and families are responsible for communicating directly with their insurance provider.

Progressive Kids Club (PKC) social groups are offered as a prepaid, nonrefundable series. When rolling admission is available, tuition may be prorated at the practice’s discretion.