Every child
deserves to thrive
Liberty ABA Academy provides evidence-based therapy for children with autism in a warm, structured environment — helping families move forward with confidence and clarity.
Wherever your family is on this journey, we walk with you from here.
Individualized Plans
Every therapy program is built around your child's specific goals and strengths.
Family Involvement
Parents and caregivers are active partners in their child's progress — not bystanders.
Data-Driven Progress
We track outcomes carefully so you always know how your child is doing and where they're headed.
Long-Term Growth
Our goal is independence — skills that travel with your child beyond our walls.
"We don't just work with children. We work with families — because that's where growth begins."
Services designed around your child through connection (not compliance) based learning
Connection based learning focuses on building a safe, supportive relationship with a learner, recognizing first that meaningful learning and growth occur when a child feels understood, respected, and regulated, rather than pressured to comply. By focusing on your child's unique strengths, we create a personalized program that supports their needs and helps reduce barriers to independence at school and in the community.
Clinic-Based Services
Our Grapevine clinic provides a structured, distraction-managed setting that's ideal for building foundational skills in communication, social interaction, and adaptive behavior. Sessions are one-on-one and caregiver-involved.
Grapevine, TXParent & Caregiver Training
We teach parents and caregivers the strategies therapists use every day — so learning continues at home. Training is practical, accessible, and built into your child's treatment plan from day one.
Ongoing SupportFunctional Communication Training
An evidence-based behavioral intervention used to help individuals, most commonly children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities, communicate their needs in appropriate ways rather than through challenging behaviors such as aggression, tantrums, property destruction or self-injury.
Initial StepSocial Skills Development
These skills are everyday behaviors that help your child interact and connect in meaningful and positive ways. We thoughtfully design programs to teach and practice these skills so your child can use them confidently in real life situations. Our goal is to support your child through building strong relationships, increased independence, and improving overall quality of life.
Group FormatSchool Readiness / Provider / School Collaboration
We work with your child's school team — teachers, aides, and administrators — to align strategies across environments. Consistent support at home and school produces the best outcomes.
CollaborativeNaturalistic Teaching
Focuses on building skills during play and everyday routines. Your child learns in real-life situations where skills are taught in a meaningful, functional way. This approach helps your child use what they learn across different environments, reducing "trained" or rigid responses. Because learning happens through play and natural interactions, your child stays motivated, engaged, and excited to learn.
Play-BasedWhat families are saying
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Experienced, credentialed, and genuinely invested
Every member of our clinical team is trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and committed to the families we serve. Our clinical staff hold active certifications and pursue ongoing education to stay current in the field.
Christa Stapleton MA, BCBA, LBA
Christa Stapleton is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been dedicated to serving the special needs community since 2012. As a military spouse, she has had the privilege of working with families throughout the United States in a variety of settings, including schools, homes, and clinics. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to flexible, family-focused care. Christa earned her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, where she gained experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Through this journey, she discovered a deep passion for early intervention and the meaningful impact it has on children and their families.
As co-founder of Liberty ABA Academy, Christa collaborates closely with her team to ensure that compassionate, trauma-informed, and assent-based approaches are embedded into every treatment plan. She believes strongly in individualized programming and works to ensure that each client's unique strengths and developmental needs are thoughtfully addressed. By emphasizing parent collaboration, ongoing progress monitoring, and consistent data analysis, Christa is committed to delivering the highest quality of care. Her goal is to empower clients and families while maximizing each child's potential. Known for her enthusiasm and passion, Christa often reminds her team, "We have the BEST job!"—a reflection of her genuine love for the work she does.
Jeff Stapleton, MBA
Jeff proudly served more than 26 years in the United States Marine Corps, where he built a career grounded in leadership, service, and operational excellence. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and later completed a Master of Business Administration at Texas Christian University. After retiring from military service, Jeff transitioned into the aviation industry, where he spent several years further strengthening his expertise in leadership, operations, and organizational management. Through his family's involvement in autism services, he found a renewed sense of purpose and a deep passion for supporting organizations that positively impact children with autism and their families.
Today, Jeff draws upon his extensive leadership background and business experience to help create strong systems and supportive environments that allow clinical teams to provide meaningful, high-quality, and life-changing care.
Accepted Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Tricare
- Optum
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's talk about your child
The first step is a conversation. Reach out and our team will respond within one business day — no obligation, no pressure.