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Little Leaves of Coral Springs, FL

12500 W Atlantic Blvd
Coral Springs, FL 33071

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Heather Barsalona

Center Director

About Little Leaves

Little Leaves is an intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for ABA therapy, Little Leaves effectively provides early autism services and behavior therapy to young children in need.

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Our Approach

Little Leaves provides high-quality, center-based ABA therapy for children ages 1 to 6 with autism. Our program is individualized, comprehensive, and designed to help each child build the skills they need to thrive. As a BHCOE-accredited provider, families can trust that their child is receiving care that meets the highest standards in the field.

Our extensive program includes:

School Preparedness
Preschool-Like Setting
Caregiver Training
Individualized Therapy Plan
1:1 Client-to-Clinician Ratio

Admission Requirements

Your child is under the age of 6
Your child has an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
Your child has commercial insurance

Accepted Insurance

Hear From The Families At Little Leaves Coral Springs, FL

Learn how Little Leaves solutions, clinicians, and leadership have shaped and improved the lives of our clients and families.

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This program has worked wonders with my son! Little leaves have exceeded our expectations in regard to ABA therapy solutions and protocols. The center is very well organized and very dedicated to making the children feel safe and happy in this environment.

Coral Springs, FL
- Parent
The 1:1 experience for each child is great. It allows each child to learn at their own pace and have that individualized attention.

Coral Springs, FL
- Parent
Every single staff member takes such great care of my son. I feel safe knowing my son is in great hands. He has learned so much and I can see the difference from the when he first started. It takes commitment and patience to do their job and I love the communication with the staff. I would recommend their services to everyone. 10/10.

Coral Springs, FL
- Parent

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Explore A Day in the
Life at Little Leaves

Imagine your child stepping into a warm, welcoming environment where every moment is thoughtfully designed to encourage growth, learning, and fun. From the moment they arrive, they are supported by caring professionals who guide them through a day filled with meaningful interactions, engaging activities, and structured learning opportunities.

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Our Team

Our program is supervised by master’s- and doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and delivered by expertly trained therapists.

Within Little Leaves, we have created a model for our professionals to collaborate on treatment approaches, share best practices, and continuously learn from each other. Your child will be supported not just by his or her immediate team, but also by the decades of experience and expertise of all of our clinicians, many of whom have studied and trained in the finest ABA programs in the world.

Heather Barsalona, M.S., BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who received her B.S. in Child Development from Florida State University and her M.S. in Counseling with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University. She has more than 15 years of experience working with children under 5 with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Previously, she worked as the coordinator for a university-based parent-child program serving children under 3. While coordinating this program, she provided training to parents within a classroom environment that focused on increasing their child’s communication, social and school readiness skills. Most recently, she held a behavior analyst position at a pre-school serving over 100 children with autism. Her role included assisting in assessment and goal development, conducting functional behavior assessments, developing positive behavior intervention plans, and providing training to staff.
Shahnawz Hardanian, BCBA, is a board certified behavior analyst that has worked with Little Leaves for 2.5 years providing early intervention services to children diagnosed with Autism. Prior to her time at Little Leaves, Shahnawz worked as a clinical supervisor providing services to children and adults in school, clinic, and home settings. She earned her bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Florida, and her Masters degree in counseling with an ABA focus from Nova Southeastern University.
Lauren Cacciatore is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that has worked with Little Leaves for over two years providing early intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities at the Coral Springs location. Prior to coming to Little Leaves, Lauren provided services to children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum in home, school, and clinic settings. Lauren earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s degree in Exceptional Student Education from the University of South Florida.
Estella is Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Since 2017, she has specialized in early intervention for children with autism, working across home, school, and center-based settings. She has worked with Little Leaves for 5 years providing early interventions services and bring extensive experience in conducting a range of behavioral assessments and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that promote meaningful progress. As a bilingual provider, she is dedicated to supporting diverse families and making quality ABA services accessible, effective, and compassionate.
Jacob Bishop, Office Manager for the Coral Springs center, has worked with Little Leaves since 2023. Beginning as an RBT, Jacob moved into the Office Manager position in 2024. Jacob has previous experience working in management, as well as the medical field working with at-risk individuals.

Our Credentials

committed to continuous improvement, BHCOE accredited 2022, 3-year accreditation

Little Leaves was recently awarded the highest level of accreditation by the BHCOE as a leader in high-quality, center-based early intervention resources for young children with autism.

Our Stats

43

Total Families Served Since Opening
64,000

Hours of Therapy Delivered
32

Full-Time Clinicians At This Location
2022

Year Founded

FAQs

Little Leaves primarily offers center-based services for young children with autism which are run in a preschool-like setting. At the center, each client works one-on-one with a trained behavior technician on individualized goals with a focus on social communication, social interactions, and school readiness skills. Our program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. During the day, children have the opportunity to participate in individual therapy time, small group activities with peers, and activities of daily living. While many clients are at our centers for the full day, an individualized schedule is developed for each child based on his/her therapeutic needs. Little Leaves also works with clients in their homes, daycares, and preschools, most frequently when clients are ready to transition from a Little Leaves center into community setting.
Little Leaves serves children with Autism. With our focus on early intervention, Little Leaves works primarily with children from the time they are diagnosed until they enter kindergarten.
Little Leaves only provides ABA therapy but we regularly collaborate with a child’s speech and OT providers to ensure a coordinated team-approach to treatment. At our centers, we are usually able to accommodate outside therapy providers who would like to come in to see clients during the day.
Contact us to learn more about our services and if they are right for your family.
Little Leaves is in network with many insurance plans and fully supports families in accessing and using their insurance benefits. Not all insurance companies, however, cover ABA for the treatment of autism. Please visit our Insurance page to learn about our plans and how to research whether your plan covers autism. You can also feel free to reach out to us, and we can help you research your benefits.

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Contact Little Leaves of Coral Springs, FL

If you are ready to get started and meet the following requirements, please call us or submit the form below and a member of our Family Support team will contact you within 24-48 hours

Meet our
Center Director

Heather Barsalona

Center Director

Little Leaves of Coral Springs, FL

About Little Leaves