A place where your child is truly understood

Play-based ABA, social groups, speech & feeding therapy in Snoqualmie and Sammamish, from a team that truly gets to know your child.

Beehave Academy

Our Play-Based Approach

If you’re here, you’ve probably spent a lot of time worrying, researching, and advocating for your child. We see you, and we built Beehave to be the place that finally feels like the right fit.

Here, therapy looks a lot like play. Your child builds communication, confidence, and friendships by doing the things they already love, with a therapist they trust and a BCBA who knows them well. Sessions are focused and shorter, so there’s still plenty of time to just be a kid.

• Therapy that feels like play, built around your child

• Real partnership with your family, school, and community

• Speech, social skills, and ABA under one roof

Our Programs

  • Young child playing with a sensory bin during a play-based 1:1 ABA session at Beehave Academy

    1:1 ABA Therapy

    Best for ages 2–12

    Your child works one-on-one with a therapist they trust, through play they actually enjoy. A BCBA builds every goal around what matters most, like communication, regulation, and everyday independence. Three-hour sessions, mostly in our clinic, with some options at home, at school, or in the community. Insurance or private pay.

  • Children playing together during a Beehave Academy social group

    Social Groups

    Best for kids ready to make friends

    Every parent hopes their child will find a friend. Our small, BCBA-led groups bring kids together around games, building, pretend play, and community outings, where they practice sharing, talking, and handling big feelings. After school and seasonal Saturdays. Insurance or private pay.

  • Child working one-on-one with a therapist at Beehave Academy

    Speech & Feeding Therapy

    Best for communication and mealtimes

    Words and mealtimes are where so many families feel stuck. Our speech team offers three separate 1:1 services: speech therapy, feeding therapy for picky or selective eaters, and AAC training for families and school teams. Mommy & Me classes are offered too. Private pay, with superbills.

  • Child engaged in a play-based learning activity at Beehave Academy

    Parent Coaching & Family Support

    Best for parents and caregivers

    You don’t have to figure this out alone. We coach you through the hard parts of everyday life, like bedtime, meltdowns, mealtimes, and IEP meetings, with practical tools that fit your family. Included in ABA plans, or private pay on its own.

  • BCBA Direct

    Best for families who want expert support

    Sometimes you just need an expert’s eyes on one big challenge. Work one-on-one with an experienced BCBA on what matters most right now, whether that’s behavior, transitions, or a second opinion, without a full therapy schedule. Private pay, with superbills.

  • Specialized Preschool

    Best for ages 30 months–6 years

    A small, play-based morning in Sammamish where little ones build routines, words, and friendships. Every child works with a BCBA and an RBT, with no diagnosis or insurance paperwork needed. 9:00 to 1:00, three or five days a week, through our sister company, The Hive.

From our Families

  • "My son WANTS to go to school every day".

    Our son’s confidence, communication, friendships, and social skills are truly blossoming. The growth we’ve seen goes far beyond skills — it’s who he is becoming. Beehave has been an incredible support to our family, and we feel so lucky to be surrounded by a team that genuinely cares.

    — Parent of a 2-year-old

  • “Our lives are better because of Beehave.”

    Beehave has made our son a happier, more confident child, and our lives are better because of it. The staff is truly phenomenal, and the environment is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed.

    We’ve seen meaningful growth in his patience, communication, understanding of social play, and ability to work with others. He’s learned important life skills — including that it’s okay to make mistakes — which has been especially powerful for him as a perfectionist. We are so grateful for the care and support Beehave provides.

    — Parent of a 9-year-old

  • “AmberRae’s expertise is unmatched.”

    AmberRae has an incredible gift. She works with our son, who has ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing differences, and her approach and expertise truly stand out. We have worked with many providers since his diagnosis in 2017, and AmberRae is hands down the most thoughtful, skilled, and effective BCBA we’ve ever partnered with. The care and understanding she brings to her work has made a meaningful difference for our child and our family.

    — Parent of a 10-year-old

  • “Seeing our child thrive made taking the leap worthwhile.”

    Our child, who once struggled with routines, transitions, and emotional regulation, is now thriving in ways we never thought possible. Making a change felt scary at first, but we quickly realized we weren’t alone in that feeling.

    Watching our child grow in confidence, happiness, and independence has made every step worthwhile. We are incredibly grateful for Beehave and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any family considering an ABA-style preschool or therapy.

    — Parent of a 3-year-old

  • “Our son is excited to go to school for the first time.”

    Beehave Academy has been a truly positive and redeeming experience for our family. For the first time, our son is excited to go to school each day. Beyond the progress we’ve seen at the clinic, Amber and her team have been thoughtful, proactive partners in supporting us at home as well. We are incredibly thankful for the care, collaboration, and encouragement Beehave provides.

    — Parent of a 7-year-old

  • “Social groups have been such a positive experience for our child.”

    My child loves attending social groups at Beehave. Amber made the entire process of getting started easy by guiding us through insurance authorization, which was such a relief.

    Amber and her team communicate clearly and consistently, keeping us informed about what our child is working on each week and sharing photos that we truly appreciate. The space itself is bright, clean, and welcoming, and it’s clear how much care goes into everything they do.

    — Parent of an 8-year-old

  • “Beehave has been such a gift to our family.”

    We love Beehave Academy and the entire team. Both of our children attend, and we’ve seen meaningful growth in their social skills, communication, and overall behavior. They come home excited to share the art projects they’ve made and the activities they enjoyed each day.

    We especially appreciate the way Beehave incorporates the community — from walks to the park and playground to visits to the library and other local spaces. We are so grateful to have Beehave in our community and for the genuine care they show our children every day.

    — Parent of two children 4 and 6-year-olds

  • “We’ve seen tremendous growth in our son.”

    Since our son started at Beehave last September, we’ve seen tremendous growth. He has learned how to ask for breaks when he’s dysregulated, set boundaries, and build friendships with peers.

    The staff is deeply invested in the children and consistently keeps us informed with thoughtful updates. Beehave is a safe, supportive place for kids to learn and grow, and we would absolutely recommend it to other families.

    — Parent of a 7-year-old

  • “Beehave has truly been our village.”

    My son attends social groups at Beehave, and he absolutely loves them. I still vividly remember his first day — it was clear right away that he felt connected, heard, and genuinely understood.

    They say it takes a village to raise a child, and Beehave Academy has truly been that village for our family. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact they’ve had on our son’s confidence, happiness, and sense of belonging.

    — Parent of a 9-year-old

  • “Watching our son grow has been incredibly encouraging.”

    When our son was diagnosed with autism, we were understandably nervous about starting a school-based program at such a young age. Amber and the team at Beehave took a thoughtful, gradual approach that helped him feel safe and supported from the very beginning.

    Since joining Beehave, the growth we’ve seen has been incredibly encouraging. Our son is now communicating more confidently, advocating for himself, and showing excitement for learning. We are deeply grateful for the care and intentional support Beehave provides and would wholeheartedly recommend them to other families.

    — Parent of a 2-year-old

Meet the Team

Not sure where to start? That’s okay.

Tell us a little about your child, and we’ll set up a free 30-minute visit with one of our BCBAs to talk it through together. No pressure, just a conversation.

Looking for preschool, middle school executive functioning coaching, online school support, or adult classes? Visit our sister company, The Hive Learning Company. Website coming soon.