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Hampton Roads & Nationwide Virtual

A steady, kind hand in your child’s care.

Evidence-based ABA therapy, IEP coaching, and parent training — for families and schools who want a partner that listens first and writes the plan second.

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· What we believe

Behavior support is a relationship, not a protocol.

BCBA Board certified
100% Family-centered
Good Steward
ABA & Consulting
What we offer

Comprehensive services for children & families

From direct ABA therapy to school-level training, we provide the community, information, and quality care your family deserves.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

ABA Services

Contemporary, data-driven therapy for children and young adults on the spectrum — built around the person in front of us, in conversation with the family at the table.

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Master IEP Coach® Certified

IEP Consultation

Walk into the next IEP meeting prepared. We help parents of children ages 3–12 set the agenda, ask sharper questions, and leave with a plan they can actually follow.

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Parent Training

Practical tools for the people doing the daily work. We model interventions, coach in real time, and leave caregivers with a working ABA vocabulary they can use at home tomorrow.

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Org. Behavior Management Certified

School Consultation

Curriculum, classroom observations, and one-on-one coaching for the educators carrying the load. Built for staff who want sustainable skills, not another binder.

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How we work

Care that meets your child where they are

Four principles guide every plan we write and every session we run. They’re short on purpose — the work itself is the long version.

Evidence-based

Science and data drive every treatment plan.

Family-centered

Parents are integral partners in every program.

Individualized

No two children — or plans — are the same.

Integrity

Honest, compassionate service in everything we do.

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Est. 2023
· Our promise

Progress is rarely a straight line — we sit with that, plan for it, and keep showing up.

Lindsey Steward, BCBA, LBAFounder · Director of Clinical Services

Ready to begin?

Tell us about your child

A short conversation is usually enough to know whether we’re the right fit. No commitment, no script.

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ABA Services

Therapy shaped around the child in front of us

No two kids on the spectrum read from the same script — so neither do we. Sessions are built from a current assessment, adjusted from real session data, and tuned to the way your child actually shows up in the room.

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How we help

Raising a child with autism is not a one-person job.

You shouldn’t have to choose between rigorous clinical practice and a team that actually answers your questions. We aim to be both.

Our services help your child:

  • Build language and communication skills
  • Develop social and play skills, while forming friendships
  • Learn daily living and self-help skills
  • Increase flexibility and tolerance for new routines and experiences
  • Decrease behaviors that interfere with growth and learning
  • Prepare for and succeed in school

Mostly, our services foster confidence and resiliency — and empower your child to lead a happy, fulfilling life.

Our approach

  • 01

    Initial assessment

    We conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s current skills, needs, and family environment.

  • 02

    Individualized treatment plan

    We develop a tailored behavioral intervention plan that builds on your child’s unique strengths.

  • 03

    Direct therapy

    Evidence-based ABA sessions delivered by our certified team, virtually or in-person.

  • 04

    Family collaboration

    We train and partner with caregivers to ensure consistency and progress across all environments.

  • 05

    Ongoing data & review

    We use data to measure progress and refine treatment to maximize outcomes.

· Service availability

Available nationwide virtually and in-person in the Hampton Roads area. Insurance coverage may not be available in all situations.

IEP Consultation

Let’s talk about your child’s IEP

We help frustrated parents of children ages 3–12 get the Individualized Education Plan and school supports they need to be successful in school and in life.

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Imagine this

Confident, prepared, and in control

Smooth IEP meetings

No more surprises when you walk into your child’s IEP meeting. I’ll teach you how to help set the agenda and get answers to your concerns.

Smart IEP goals

Your child is unique and your family is, too. I’ll show you how to pick IEP goals that are perfect for your child and your family’s needs.

Simple IEP strategies

Your child’s IEP should pass the “stranger test.” I’ll teach you what this means and how to get there — collaboratively with your IEP team.

What we can do together

  • 01

    Find the root

    IEP struggles need more than a band-aid fix. We dig deeper to understand the real issues.

  • 02

    Negotiate

    There’s more than one way to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). We’ll find a path — together.

  • 03

    Monitor

    No more IEP details falling through the cracks. We help you track progress and hold teams accountable.

Important: Good Steward ABA and Consulting, LLC is not a law firm, and we do not give legal advice. All advocacy and IEP decisions are your own.
Parent Training

Why is parent training important?

Parenting a child with a behavioral disorder presents unique challenges. ABA training provides caregivers with the skills and tools to increase independence and reduce undesired behaviors — at home and at school.

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Skill development

We equip caregivers with evidence-based ABA techniques to handle behavioral challenges, reduce stress, and improve daily interactions — giving families real tools that work.

ABA preparation

Many ABA providers have long waitlists. Our parent training course provides immediate support and foundational ABA knowledge so your family is ready when a provider becomes available. We can help transfer you to the provider of your choice for direct services.

Proven results

Parent training is not a replacement for full ABA services, but it can still produce significant results. By learning and implementing ABA principles, caregivers can reduce stress and improve their child’s daily life at home and school.

Start with a conversation

A 20-minute call is usually enough to know whether parent training is the right next step — and what it would actually look like for your week.

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School Consultation

Helping teachers make an impact

Good Steward ABA is committed to helping educational support staff provide quality care for children with behavioral concerns. We offer a free consultation to collaboratively determine how to meet your school’s needs.

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Our services include

Tailored school support plans

Plans are developed collaboratively based on your school’s unique needs and may include any of the following:

  • Structured training curriculum designed for maximum results in minimal time
  • Observational evaluation services to provide feedback on focus areas for improvement
  • One-on-one training with special education professionals on behavioral support in the classroom
  • ABA curriculum for staff working with children demonstrating increased behavioral needs
  • Support with IEP implementation for teaching teams
  • Additional training opportunities as desired by school administration

Why partner with us?

  • 01

    Free initial consultation

    We start with a no-cost consultation to understand your school’s unique challenges and goals.

  • 02

    Certified expertise

    Organization Behavior Management Certified, ensuring your staff receives evidence-based, high-quality training.

  • 03

    Flexible delivery

    Training can be delivered on-site or virtually to accommodate your school’s schedule and needs.

  • 04

    Collaborative approach

    We work alongside your existing team — not over them — to build sustainable, lasting skills.

About us

About Good Steward ABA

A small practice doing focused work — clinical ABA, IEP guidance, parent coaching, and school consultation — for families and educators in Hampton Roads and across the country.

Our story

Built on compassion, driven by science

Good Steward grew out of a simple observation: families and schools rarely lack effort — they lack a partner who will sit with the hard parts long enough to see what’s actually going on. That’s the job we signed up for.

Our work spans the home, the classroom, and the IEP table because behavior doesn’t stop at any of those doorways. Consistency across the people in a child’s life is most of what makes ABA stick.

“There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child CAN do versus what they can’t.”

— Temple Grandin, at an autism seminar in Lexington, Kentucky

How we practice

Plans are written for one child at a time. We choose interventions because the data points to them, not because they’re what we ran last week. When something isn’t working, we say so — and change it.

Who we work with

Children and young adults across the spectrum, including those navigating co-occurring ODD or ADHD. We work alongside school teams, paediatricians, and other providers — collaboration is the default, not the exception.

Credentials

Certifications & qualifications

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The gold standard certification in ABA therapy, ensuring evidence-based and ethical practice.

Master IEP Coach®

Specialized training to help families navigate the IEP process with confidence and clarity.

Org. Behavior Management

Expertise in applying ABA principles at the organizational level to support school systems and staff.

Let’s connect

We’d love to hear from you

Whether you’re exploring services for your child or inquiring about school consultation, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime.

Phone

Call us

(757) 356·2242

Email

Email us

info@goodstewardaba.com

Service area

Where we serve

Available nationwide virtually and in-person in the Hampton Roads area.

Good Steward ABA and Consulting, LLC is not a law firm, and we do not give legal advice. All advocacy and IEP decisions are your own. Insurance coverage may not be available in all situations.

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