Achieve Beyond Autism Services

Achieve Beyond is an amazing place. Our child was in need of speech therapy and her doctor recommended this place and it has been all for the best. They immediately started looking into what could be done to help as soon as possible although we decided to seek help a little too late. They had a lot of evaluations but eventually ended up with the best help possible and it has paid off as our baby is already talking a lot more than before. My wife and I are deeply appreciative of the work done by the personal therapist, Karen Ramirez, who would come to our home and also at her school for her sessions. She is a very lovely person with great attention for our loved one and who genuinely cared for her. I want to also thank the coordinator Maria Dutan who has always been on top of everything, letting us know every little detail and helping with all the processes from beginning to end. My wife and I definitely recommend this place as everyone who took time to help our kid was very friendly, loving and caring.

I’m very disappointed with the level of professionalism from this organization. I had a confirmed speech therapy appointment for my child, and Melissa Noel canceled just ten minutes before the session was supposed to begin. This last-minute notice was extremely inconvenient and showed little consideration for families who rearrange their schedules to make sure their children receive the care they need. When working with children who rely on consistency and support, reliability and courtesy should be a top priority. I truly hope the organization and its staff improve communication and dependability in the future — families deserve better.

On May 7, 2025, after my 3-year-old daughter’s developmental evaluation at Achieve Beyond (located inside 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue), we were quietly waiting in the lobby for medical transportation when we were confronted in a way I’ll never forget. My daughter was peacefully walking around and looking out the window. She wasn’t running, screaming, or causing any disruption. Suddenly, an older bald white man, who identified himself as the owner of the building, stormed out of a nearby office and aggressively demanded that I “remove” my daughter from the lobby. His tone was loud, hostile, and completely unprofessional. He acted as if my daughter didn’t belong there, as if she was an animal disturbing his space. He claimed he “couldn’t do his job” because of her presence, which made no sense given how quiet she had been. When I calmly explained that we were waiting for transportation after a scheduled service, he interrogated what “business” I had there, and then barked, “I’m the OWNER,” as though that gave him permission to treat us however he wanted. As this was happening, my daughter started crying. She was scared and confused by this man’s aggression. That is the part that will stay with me forever. But the most disturbing moment came as he walked away. He muttered, “It’s always something with THESE PEOPLE.” That line cut deeper than anything else, and made it very clear what kind of prejudice we had just experienced. A staff member from Achieve Beyond came down shortly after and told me I absolutely had every right to be in the lobby, and that my daughter hadn’t done anything wrong. But by then, the damage was done. If this man truly represents the ownership or management of this property, parents should be warned. This building houses services for young children with developmental needs, there is no excuse for racist, hostile, or dehumanizing behavior, especially toward a mother and child simply waiting to go home.

I have 2 boys on the Autistic Spectrum. They were really struggling with behavior in school. We met Gina in Florida, when I choose to homeschool. ln a happy turn of events, we ended up in Fairfax and Achieve Beyond with Gina again. During that time, they received 12 hours of therapy a week. The therapists at Achieve Beyond, all of them, were gentle, patient, and truly cared for my boys . They became family to us. When the boys returned to school, while continuing therapy, there were no more discipline problems! Our relationships improved so much! I can not express the difference they made in our lives. Thank you Achieve Beyond!

I am writing to share my overwhelmingly positive experience with ABA services. My son's progress since commencing therapy has been truly remarkable. Initially, he faced significant communication challenges and exhibited considerable frustration. Thanks to the exceptional care and expertise of the clinical director and her team of BCBAs, he has made significant strides in developing his communication skills and managing his frustrations effectively. The entire team at Achieve Beyond consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, dedication, and genuine compassion. Their commitment to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment is evident, particularly in the well-designed and stimulating sensory gym. I am deeply grateful for their profound impact on my son's development and well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to other families seeking ABA therapy.

Gina worked with our son and was just fantastic!!! She helped him tremendously in his early formative stages and was also wonderful with us, always taking the time to answer our questions, go over his lesson plan and was always one of his absolute favorite people to see! We honestly could not recommend Gina highly enough for working with any kids that might need some help getting started learning.

I am thrilled to share my experience at Achieve Beyond , in Fairfax VA. My son had sensory issues, and problem behaviors when he started therapy there. The quality of services provided was outstanding, with a dedicated focus on both ABA therapy and occupational therapy tailored to meet his individual needs. They did not change him as an individual but gave him (and us as parents) the tools he needed to cope with the environment around him. The expertise of the staff, particularly BCBA Ms. Gina and her team of RBTs, were incredibly helpful for both my son and myself as a parent. He is now thriving in school with good grades, at home with daily chores, and having positive experiences in activities outside the house. I witnessed a rewarding impact on my son’s development and behaviors during our time there. Overall, I highly recommend this clinic to others seeking similar support.

Please be cautious before enrolling your child at this ABA center. They can—and will—discharge your child without proper notice, warning, or communication. After over a year and three months of consistent therapy, my son was abruptly dropped during a medication transition, following a single incident of aggression. They first cited “limited therapist availability” and cleared out his weekly schedule. Then, on day three, they sent an email stating he was no longer a fit for their setting. Yes—via email. No meeting, no data review, no professional discussion about discharge. Just a vague explanation that his behavior showed “increased aggression.” Ironically, I had just met with the director the week prior—yet there was no mention of concerns or that he might be removed. For context: both my husband and I are data scientists. We reviewed the data ourselves. Nothing supported the decision to discharge. Here’s what really happened: My son previously attended from 9 AM to 3 PM during the school year, but the center only provided three hours of therapy per day, far below his recommended 25 clinical hours per week. Once we found a school that better suited his needs, we requested a shift to evening sessions. That’s when the problems started. Suddenly, he wasn’t convenient anymore. He could no longer fill a daytime slot. Shortly after, they replaced him with a “better fit”—one who could fill their schedule more neatly. This is not a center focused on your child’s growth or well-being. This is a business—one that prioritizes operational convenience over compassion or progress. And yes, this behavior center dropped a child because of his behavior. That says everything you need to know about their commitment to helping kids with special needs. To make matters worse, the only truly compassionate and capable director they had recently left. That was the final red flag. If you want a place that sees your child as more than just a time slot, look elsewhere.

Achive is well organized. They help you in any way that you need. When dealing with an agency like Achive and beyond you have to stay on top on them it may take a while, the services will happen therapy, OT, ABA. It’s a lot of children need help and it may be a shortage of workers I know it may be frustrating to all of the moms out their keep your head up I’m one of the moms that was frustrated as well I kept helping my child in many ways as possible til I got the help for my child and now it’s going well. So Ladies and Gentlemen please don’t give up!

I'll give zero if I can. Terrible communication system. You will be transferred too many times before you get to the right person. Then, once you talk to the right person, you'll get little to no useful information. They instructed me on what to do to apply for a service but they never got back to me afterward; no confirmation or updates or whatsoever. For a big company like this that caters to children with special needs, they should be more reliable. It's already hard enough for parents of children with special needs to deal with their situation, and agencies like this that supposed to help shouldn't add to the frustration.