Positive Approaches Inc. (PALLSS)

Information updated on Tuesday, March 18th 2025, 12:50
Services
ABA - Behavioral Therapy
Assessments and Diagnosis
Camps: Summer, Day
Early Intervention
Executive Function instruction/intervention
Social Skills Instruction
Therapists: Individual Counseling
Therapists: Marriage and Family Counseling

Positive Approaches believes that effective learning is best achieved through motivation-based teaching.  We strongly emphasize social motivation built through positive experiences with teachers and friends, effective communication, and generalization to learn from the environment and others. Problem behaviors are opportunities to strengthen communication skills and to build better interaction repertoires. An emphasis on a student/client’s strengths and interests is incorporated in all teaching and support we provide.

A San Jose Center for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) & Social Skills for Autism

  • Services for ALL ages for those with autism ​
    ​and other social/behavior needs
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment
  • Executive Functioning Skill Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Parent and Staff Training
  • ​Functional Practice with peers and in the community

The Positive Approaches: Life Lessons and Social Success Clinic is excited to offer six ABA enrichment group sessions this Summer!

Positive Approaches is now offering counseling services by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Kylie Duty, LMFT has been designing, delivering, and directing ABA programs since 2013 giving her the unique ability to provide counseling services to individuals and families with an Autism diagnosis.

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • Co-Parenting Counseling
  • Family Counseling

Our Positive Approaches: Life Lessons & Social Success (PALLSS) Clinic specializes in helping clients connect with their peers, family, and community.  Get started today!  

Here are the steps: 

Application – Download or complete an online application today.

Free Consultation – Meet the Clinic Director, Colleen Davis, and learn more about how Positive Approaches, Inc. may help.

Assessment – Direct observation, questionnaires, and standardized measures provide a comprehensive profile of the client’s strengths and needs.

Goals and Treatment Plan Development – Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) works collaboratively with individuals and families to develop the right fit of goals and a treatment plan to match.

Treatment –  PALLSS seeks to provide groupings with similar peers as well as opportunities with volunteer “Peer Pals” who act as models and coaches, participate in play practice, assist with prompt/fading, and assist with role-play.