About us
Bright Roots ABA Therapy provides compassionate, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism in Springfield and throughout Western Massachusetts.
At Bright Roots ABA Therapy, our mission is to help children grow the skills they need to live more independent, confident, and connected lives. We believe every child’s journey is unique — and our role is to create a plan that respects their individuality, honors your family’s values, and makes progress possible in real, everyday moments.
Our Story
Bright Roots was created from a simple belief: when children are supported with compassion, clarity, and consistency, they grow strong from the inside out.
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), our founder saw that families often wanted more than just therapy hours. They wanted to understand why behaviors were happening, how to respond confidently at home, and how to build meaningful routines that supported long-term growth. They were looking for ABA therapy that felt collaborative, practical, and rooted in everyday life — not just clinical sessions, but real support within the home and community.
Bright Roots was born to bring that vision to families seeking in-home ABA therapy in Springfield and throughout Western Massachusetts.
The name Bright Roots reflects our philosophy. Just as a tree depends on strong roots to thrive, children depend on foundational skills — communication, emotional regulation, independence, and connection. Through individualized, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we focus on steady, supported growth that carries into everyday life.
Our goal is not simply behavior change. Our goal is lasting progress that helps children and families flourish together.
Our Apporach
We combine evidence-based ABA strategies with a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe to learn. Our in-home ABA sessions in Springfield and surrounding Hampshire County communities focus on communication, functional skills, social development, and independence.
Sessions are designed to be engaging and practical — whether that’s practicing communication skills during snack time, learning to follow routines at home, or building social skills in the community.
Parent involvement is at the heart of everything we do. We coach caregivers to use simple strategies that fit into daily life so progress doesn’t stop when the session ends.
Jane Austin
BCBA, Lead Clnician
Jane Austin
BCBA, Lead Clnician
Jane Austin
BCBA, Lead Clnician
Join Our Team
Help children build skills that last—communication, independence, and learning behaviors that open doors. We offer training, mentorship, and clear growth paths for clinicians who value measurable outcomes.