ABA LABS is owned by Eugene, who has been working with children with special needs for over five years. He made history when he was named the first Singaporean to become a Qualified Autism Service Practitioner – Supervisor (QASP – S) in 2024.

True to his centre’s name, they specialise in Applied Behaviour Analysis to help children with autism and developmental delays. Their therapists provide home-based support to focus on emotional regulation and daily life skills.

School Shadowing is another expertise; a therapist works alongside your child to support behaviour regulation and social interaction.

For those starting their journey, try their ABA-based skill assessments, which will help you understand your child’s unique learning profile. They’re actually one of the top assessment centres for ADHD and ASD/Autism in SG, so you’re in good hands.

Just a heads up, though—book in advance as their high-demand services can be hard to snag right away.

Helped my son tremendously with his social skills

“We are so grateful for Eugene’s dedication. He has helped my son tremendously with his social skills by breaking down overwhelming concepts into manageable, real-world steps. It is rare to find a therapist who can connect so well while remaining so practical. Highly recommended for any parent looking for effective, actionable support for their child.” — Jovi Ong, Google Review

She was patient, observant, and supportive

“Teacher Lyane was a wonderful shadowing teacher for our daughter. She was patient, observant, and supportive, helping our daughter stay confident and engaged during the lesson. Her thoughtful observations and helpful feedback were greatly appreciated.” — Donovan ho, Google Review

Since 1994, Autism Recovery Network has helped over 3,000 kids. They boast a team of specialists that includes parents who also have children with special needs.

This clinic is known for its Customised 1-To-1 Centre- and Home-Based ABA-VB Therapy. This special method skips boring repetition and teaches your child how to communicate what they want and need in real-life moments.

You can choose between in-centre and home sessions, with the centre being a great pick for more outgoing kids. 

What’s great is that they also offer regular check-ins—a supervisor reviews your child’s progress and tweaks the plan to make sure they’re hitting every milestone.

Unfortunately, some families have mentioned the occasional last-minute cancellations. So, it might be a good idea to confirm your schedule before dropping by.

Amazing centre that will help your child

“Amazing centre that will help your child in their development journey. I enrolled Mufaro, and he was treated with love and care. He started with no tolerance for sitting and struggled hugely with attention span, speech delay, and no social skills. Today, Mufaro sits well, understands well, and is making progress towards his speech. The ARN social class is also incredible, and the teachers will recommend it once your child is ready. The centre has amazing teachers who will connect with your child. Highly recommend if your child needs help with ABA, speech, learning challenges, and other delays. They will be in good hands.” — Magdaline Kahari, Google Review

Very compassionate and supportive teachers

“It’s been a wonderful journey with ARN for the past few months. We admitted our kid here a few months back, and he has already started showing improvements in communicating with us. Now he responds to actions that were never the case earlier. Teachers have been very compassionate and supportive all through. Supervisor’s inputs every month have been invaluable and ensured the curriculum is adjusted accordingly to meet the kids’ learning needs. If you’re looking for early intervention programs or therapy services for your kid, look for no other place than ARN.” — Vijay Subramanian, Google Review

Autism Partnership has been a cornerstone in the neurodivergent community since 1994. They’re recognised not just by local and international agencies but also by major government bodies.

One reason for this is their signature AP Method—a progressive approach to ABA. This all-inclusive curriculum focuses on foundational skills like managing behaviours.

This can be applied in their 1:1 Early Intervention Program, tailored for children aged 6 and below; they work closely with you to customise a suitable program.

For parents looking to boost the social interaction of their kids, this centre has a Rockafellas Club. It’s designed for children with ASD so that they can learn how to be considerate of others’ feelings.

It’s not all rave reviews, however—we heard that some parents find them to be pricey.

Very good therapy programs for autism

“AP provides very good therapy programs for autism. The teachers are very experienced, and they are very ethical, unlike some ABA agencies out there.” — Irene Tan, Google Review

The teachers are very kind and helpful

“The teachers are very kind and helpful.” — kanda “ ” Saravanan, Google Review

Nurture Pods’ mission is to use evidence-based practices to provide holistic and effective intervention programs for every child.

They lean heavily on ABA, a globally accepted approach for supporting those with ASD; this therapy is versatile and effective for all age groups.

If your child struggles with communication, their speech-language pathologists are a top-tier choice. Basically, they work closely with students to help them communicate their needs and wants in daily life.

In addition to their treatment methods, they offer a unique perk we appreciate: free online training courses. These typically include 6 to 10 hours of accredited learning.

An important thing to keep in mind—they focus on children aged 3 to 12 years. Those with teens would need to go elsewhere.

My son’s fine motor skills have improved

“We’ve been sending our 5.5 -year-old son to Nurture pods for the past 8 months, and the improvement we’ve seen has been truly encouraging. He has improved in his fine motor skills and in addressing his needs more clearly. Over time, each small but meaningful step forward has highlighted to us the benefits of early intervention therapy. The therapists are warm, patient, and skilled in handling toddlers with different needs. A special mention to Alex, who has been incredibly supportive throughout. He is always responsive to our concerns and gives clear guidance. It’s reassuring to have someone who genuinely cares and is proactive in communicating with parents. Thank you to the entire team for your dedication and support.” — savio carmel, Google Review

Helped my autistic children overcome challenges

“Alex, Michelle, and the Nurture Pods team have helped my autistic children from their earliest years to overcome the challenges that could have prevented them from having a normal education, thanks to efficient early intervention, educational therapy, and social skills therapy. They are showing positivity and optimism, which helps parents believe that solutions exist and special needs children can find their way to progress and fit in this difficult world. I’ll always be grateful for their hard work and good spirit.” — Jean-Baptiste Vautrot, Google Review

Healis is the Greek word for heal, which symbolises a deep commitment to helping children thrive. 

They’re known to design customised programs that go beyond addressing behavioural challenges. The team also works on communication and social skills, as well as emotional well-being.

For those who prefer a familiar setting, they offer Home-Based 1:1 ABA-VB sessions that bring professional support to your doorstep. This option is perfect to help children with ASD build confidence and independence.

A Group Early Intervention Programme is available as well, which includes fun activities like circle time, sensory play, and arts and crafts.

While we admit their programs are top-notch, we heard that their staff is another matter. Some clients have complained that they lack empathy.

We’ve seen significant improvements in my son

“My son has been attending therapy for the past year, and we’ve seen significant improvements in him. The sessions were conducted at his childcare centre by Therapist Mary Anne. We also appreciate the regular review meetings organised by the Healis Team, which keep us updated on their progress and the plans moving forward. During these reviews, parents are encouraged to share any concerns or specific areas they’d like the therapist to focus on. This open communication has been very helpful in ensuring the therapy is tailored to our child’s needs.” — Eric Charlie, Google Review

My son’s progress has been truly tremendous

“We would like to sincerely thank Ms Zarreen and Ms Yock Kim from Healis Autism Centre for their dedication and guidance. My son started ABA therapy here in May, and the progress he has made since then has been truly tremendous. From being non-verbal with unclear speech, he is now able to recognise many things, express simple wants, and understand instructions much better. We are so grateful for the patience, care, and professionalism shown by the therapists. Thank you, Healis, for making such a positive difference in our boy’s journey! 💙” — Gina Lee, Google Review