At Preferred ABA Services, we believe ABA therapy should do more than teach skills during a session. We help children build confidence, communication, social skills, and daily living skills that carry over into home and everyday life.
Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts and trained technicians create personalized, evidence-based treatment plans built around each child's unique strengths and challenges.
With a family-centered approach, scheduled caregiver training, and access to speech therapy, counseling, medication management, and pediatrics — we provide integrated support that helps children and families grow with confidence.
ABA therapy is a scientifically validated, evidence-based approach to understanding behavior and learning. It is the most widely recognized and effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental challenges.
ABA is backed by decades of research and endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for autism.
Every child is different. Our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts design treatment plans tailored to each child's unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
We focus on skills that generalize — from the clinic to home, school, and community — so progress is meaningful and lasting.
Comprehensive, integrated support for children and families — all in one place.
Individualized, evidence-based ABA programs delivered by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts and trained technicians to address behavior, communication, and social skills.
Speech-language services integrated into care to support communication development, language processing, and social interaction for children across the spectrum.
Scheduled caregiver training sessions to empower parents and family members with strategies and tools to reinforce progress at home and in daily routines.
Access to counseling for children and caregivers, providing emotional support and coping strategies to complement the ABA treatment journey.
Coordination with psychiatric and medical providers for medication evaluation and management when needed as part of a comprehensive care plan.
Access to pediatric primary care services, ensuring your child's physical health is monitored and coordinated alongside their behavioral treatment.
Our services are designed for children and families navigating a range of developmental needs.
ABA is the gold-standard treatment for autism. We support children at every point on the spectrum with individualized programs targeting communication, behavior, and independence.
Behavioral strategies to improve focus, reduce impulsivity, and build executive function skills for children with attention and self-regulation difficulties.
Targeted intervention to build functional communication — from pre-verbal skills to expressive and receptive language — supporting children across developmental levels.
Support for children with intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and challenging behaviors — building skills and reducing barriers to learning and social participation.
Getting started with ABA therapy is straightforward. Here's what to expect when you choose Preferred ABA Services.
Contact our team to schedule an initial consultation. We'll discuss your child's needs, answer questions, and begin the intake process.
A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst conducts a thorough assessment of your child's strengths, skills, and areas for growth.
We develop an individualized, data-driven treatment plan with specific, measurable goals built around your child's unique profile.
Therapy begins with regular sessions, caregiver training, and continuous progress monitoring — with plans adjusted as your child grows.
Answers to common questions about ABA therapy and our Columbus location.
Welcome from the Founder
Welcome! I'm Dr. Chandra, a pediatrician and the founder of Preferred Medical Group. My family and I are proud to call Alabama home, and I've had the privilege of caring for this community since 2007.
As a pediatrician, I've always been passionate about providing the best care for children, but I recognized the need for both primary care and mental health services, which is why I've made it a priority to offer these services alongside pediatric care in my practice. It's important to me that every family has access to comprehensive care in one place, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of our community.
It's truly an honor to be trusted with your family's health, and I'm grateful to serve this community with the love and care that it deserves. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives — I look forward to supporting you and your family for many years to come.