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About Gentle Stars ABA
A caring team for your little star
Meet the people who help young children with autism learn, grow and shine.
Our mission
Gentle therapy, big bright futures
Gentle Stars ABA was founded to give young children with autism a warm, joyful place to learn and grow. We pair evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis with genuine compassion, so therapy feels like play and every milestone gets celebrated.
Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) work hand in hand with families in Sugar Land and nearby communities.
- Ages 18 months to 6 years
- Center-based and in-home
Our approach
What guides everything we do
Play-based learning
Therapy feels like play, so children stay happy and engaged.
Families as partners
Parents are part of the team, with coaching and regular updates.
Individualized plans
Goals built around your child's strengths and your family's priorities.
Compassion first
We honor each child's pace and celebrate every small step.
Meet our Clinical Director
Dr. Shahid Hasnain
Clinical Director, Gentle Stars ABA
Dr. Hasnain leads clinical care at Gentle Stars ABA. He oversees every child’s program, from the first assessment to each new goal, and works side by side with our behavior analysts, therapists and families.
His approach is simple: every child learns in their own way and at their own pace. Therapy should feel like play, families should always know what is happening and why, and every small win deserves to be celebrated.
Our goal is for every family who walks through our door to feel welcomed, heard and hopeful.
- Oversees every treatment plan and progress review
- Supports and trains our clinical team
- Meets with families to answer questions and set goals
Our team
The people behind the stars
Every child’s care is a team effort. Here’s who you’ll work with at Gentle Stars ABA.
Clinical Director
Leads our clinical program and makes sure every child's care meets a high standard.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
Assess each child, design the treatment plan, coach parents and review progress regularly.
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Work one-on-one with your child during sessions, guided and supervised by a BCBA.
Family & Intake Support
Answers your first call, checks your insurance benefits and helps you schedule.
We'd love to meet your family
Schedule a free consultation and see if we’re the right fit.
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