Focused therapy. Big breakthroughs. After-school hours (4-8 pm).
Focused therapy. Big breakthroughs. After-school hours (4-8 pm).
Bierman Autism Centers’ Evening Explorers program expands access to ABA therapy in Massachusetts during the hours families request most.
Evening Explorers is a structured, play-based ABA program designed for elementary-aged children with autism or Down syndrome who benefit from support between 4 pm and 8 pm.
Children build communication, social, and functional skills in a warm, engaging environment guided by trained clinicians. Families gain a flexible option that fits real life, without sacrificing clinical quality or outcomes.
Serving families in Bedford, Danvers, Needham, and Quincy, MA.
Evening Explorers is a clinically guided, play-based ABA therapy program for children with autism or Down syndrome up to age 12 in the Bedford, Danvers, Needham, and Quincy, MA, areas.
Sessions include:
Each evening is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a trained clinical team.
Evening Explorers was created to meet families where real life happens — after school.
Unlike traditional after-school programs, Evening Explorers delivers clinically guided ABA therapy during the hours many children with autism or Down syndrome need support the most.
All sessions are overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and delivered by trained clinicians using evidence-based ABA practices.
Children practice communication, social skills, and flexibility in small peer groups, helping skills generalize beyond 1:1 sessions.
Evening Explorers provides structured support between 4 pm and 8 pm, helping families balance school, work, and therapy without sacrificing quality.
Evening Explorers is fully integrated with Bierman Autism Centers’ ABA services, ensuring consistent goals, data tracking, and collaboration across care teams.
Evening Explorers in Massachusetts focuses on functional skills that support successful evenings.
Evening Explorers is designed for:
This program is not the best fit for:
If Evening Explorers is not the right fit, we help families explore alternative ABA options.
Evening Explorers supports children with Down syndrome through individualized, play-based ABA therapy focused on communication, social engagement, and independence.
Our clinical team tailors goals to each child’s strengths and needs, helping children build skills that support success at home, at school, and in the community — especially during after-school hours.
Families unsure whether Evening Explorers is the right fit are encouraged to connect with our Intake team to explore options.
If you are interested in after-school ABA therapy for a child with autism or Down syndrome, our team would love to talk with you.
Click the button below to submit the form or call (800) 931-8113 to get started.
Evening Explorers is for elementary-aged children with autism or Down syndrome, typically up to age 12.
We are now enrolling at our Bedford, Needham, and Quincy, MA, Centers with openings in our new Danvers, MA, Center coming this Spring!
Yes. Evening Explorers uses the same medically necessary ABA therapy framework as our daytime services. Our team can verify coverage and guide you through the process.
Children with autism or Down syndrome are eligible for Evening Explorers. If you are unsure whether ABA therapy is clinically appropriate, our team can help you explore diagnostic or evaluation options.
Families are currently responsible for drop-off and pick-up. For those who qualify, transportation is an option. Speak to an Insurance Specialist for more information.
Yes. We can collaborate with your child’s school team to support consistent goals, routines, and communication.
Length of participation depends on progress toward individualized goals. Some children attend for a short time to build specific skills. Others participate longer as part of their overall treatment plan.
Caregiver communication happens at pickup, as well as through our routine modeling and strategy coaching, so families can continue progress at home.
We work with most major commercial insurance plans in Massachusetts and will verify coverage before starting.
Evening Explorers may still be a great fit if the timing aligns with your family’s schedule and your child’s clinical goals.
