ABA THERAPY IN NEW JERSEY
Real Change that begins from within
A groundbreaking approach to traditional ABA that has helped 1,000+ autistic children understand new perspectives, enjoy deeper connections, and engage more fully with the world around them.
- ✓ For children with ASD ages 2–21
- ✓ Serving Lakewood and surrounding New Jersey communities
- ✓ In-home and community-based care
Approach Featured In
Creator of the Bernstein Cognitive Method
The ABA breakthrough that cognitive science has finally made possible
The Real Change approach is rooted in the Bernstein Cognitive Method for Autism (BCMA), the most advanced and groundbreaking cognitive framework in autism treatment to date.
BCMA was developed by educational therapist Robert J. Bernstein over 35 years of direct clinical practice and used successfully with over a thousand individuals across the USA, UK, and India. Where conventional ABA targets observable behavior, BCMA targets the thinking behind behavior, building connection with every child and developing core cognitive foundations that make genuine, lasting change possible. Lauded as a transformative approach, Rob’s book “Uniquely Normal” has won six international awards and includes a three-page foreword by Dr. Temple Grandin, the world’s most recognized voice on autism.
At Real Change ABA, BCMA is the foundation of everything we do. Our founder Nohum Monosov, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA has trained directly with Bernstein for over five years — bringing the full depth of this method to every child we work with.
Endorsed by leading autism experts
“The beauty of Bernstein’s method is its simplicity: it evaluates and works with children in their everyday environments, focusing on…Read more
doing the things that captivate the child’s attention, and capitalizes on their natural absorption in those moments to teach language and social skills by creating associations between words and experiences.”
— Dr. Stephen Shore
Autistic professor, author, and global advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum
“Somehow we forget that children need to be listened to as well. Read more
This method isn’t saying to leave direction behind and give the child anything they want! It’s specifically aiming for respectful communication with children on the autism spectrum.”
— Dr. Wenn Lawson
Renowned autistic researcher, psychologist, and author of 20 books on autism
“[This] approach promotes the kind of change that enhances children because it’s organic and helps them develop from inside rather than from external pressure. Read more
Rob creates a safe space for a child to grow. It’s more than acceptance; he joins the child’s experience and is wholly nonjudgmental.”
— Dr. Marcia Eckerd
Licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with autistic individuals
“Bernstein has mapped out a practical path for parents to increase the skills and independence of kids on the autism spectrum…Read more
while respecting their ways of experiencing the world, supporting their autonomy, and avoiding the traumatizing methods of a purely behavioral approach.”
— Steve Silberman
Author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
Cultivating growth from the inside out, not the outside in
Change that’s real, not trained
Your child will grow because they genuinely understand and want to, not because they’ve been conditioned to.
Progress that’s big-picture
You’ll notice improvements, not just during sessions or with specific behaviors, but in the way your child interacts at home, in school, with siblings, and with friends.
Skills for now and for life
Self-awareness, perspective, self-regulation. We’ll help your child develop the foundational internal skills that will serve them through every relationship and stage of life.
Most ABA measures behavior in the session. We measure real progress at home.
Under 1 in 5
ABA studies ask parents to rate the progress they see at home.
Within
6 months
Most of our families saw their child progress in the challenges that mattered most to them.
6 in 10
Difficulties parents rated very significant improved by follow-up.
Results that speak for themselves
“We tried many things until Real Change ABA”
My son was having a very hard time socially and academically at school. We tried many other things, but it was only when we started using Real Change ABA that he started progressing.Read more
My son is excelling now in all areas, and I owe it all to this agency. Thank you to all the dedicated staff at Real Change. It was the best investment I made.
— G.F., Parent
“They taught my son to succeed in difficult situations”
Before my son started with Real Change ABA, he struggled to function in a mainstream school setting on a daily basis.Read more
He would often lose control emotionally and behaviorally, and I regularly received calls to come pick him up from school.
Real Change ABA completely changed that experience for us. They became our advocates with the school, handling communication and helping address issues directly with staff, so I was no longer being called in for day-to-day crises. Most importantly, they taught my son real skills to manage challenges, regulate himself, and succeed in difficult situations.
Over time, the constant issues simply stopped, and the growth we saw in him was incredible.
— A.S., Parent
“We didn’t even recognize the person”
My son used to beat up his siblings and classmates when he wouldn’t get what he wanted… we were so intent on changing him that we didn’t recognize the person behind all the negative behaviors.Read more
Before I came to Real Change ABA, I worked with other agencies that worked on eliminating his negative behaviors. Their focus was to get my son to comply with their program and change. We were so intent on changing him and forcing him to comply that we didn’t even recognize the person behind all the negative behaviors.
When we came to Real Change ABA, they helped me to see that my son is trying to express his frustrations. When he was validated, with proper guidance he was encouraged to see how his behavior affects other people as well. Now my son can express that he is upset without beating up his siblings. He learned techniques on how to see what’s going on inside himself and to walk away from an argument and cool off.
This has been huge for our family. With Real Change ABA we feel supported and that the therapy is geared and catered to our child, helping him in every way to progress and flourish. We are so grateful!
— R.L., Parent
Download a Free Guide
Understand Me, Don’t Fix Me
by Nohum Monosov, MS ED, BCBA
Most children with autism aren’t defiant. They’re simply misunderstood.
This guide shares real stories of transformation, actionable insights, and a proven framework for creating deeper, lasting change.
Clinical Insights
Why Rewarding Good Behavior Isn’t Enough
Most parents have been told that positive reinforcement is the key to changing their child’s behavior. But what happens when a child doesn’t understand what they’re being rewarded for?
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My Child Won’t Listen, and Punishing Him Is Making It Worse
What happens when rewards don’t motivate him and consequences don’t deter him
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The Child Who Felt Broken
Ari spent his school years convinced something was fundamentally wrong with him.
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