ABA Therapy & Adult Day Program in Pennsauken, NJ
BCBA-led ABA therapy for children and person-centered day habilitation for adults — designed around each individual, delivered by a team that genuinely cares.
Two umbrellas. One behavioral-driven approach.
Every GBL program — clinic, day, residential, individual, and community — is behavioral-driven and BCBA-supervised, led by our founder DyShea T. Upshaw, MA, BCBA.
ABA Children's Clinic
In-clinic Applied Behavior Analysis for children and teens in a bright, sensory-friendly space — BCBA-led, RBT-delivered.
DDD Programming
Adult services under NJ DDD — day program, behavioral supports, individual supports, residential group homes, and community-based supports. All behavioral-driven and BCBA-supervised.
Care that treats every person as a person.
BCBA-led, RBT-delivered
Every plan is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and carried out by trained Registered Behavior Techs.
Person-centered plans
We start with your goals — communication, independence, community, joy — and build the plan around them, not the other way around.
Families included
We coach caregivers alongside every learner so skills carry into home, school, and community life.
Where you need us
In our welcoming Pennsauken clinic or out in the community — services meet families where life happens.
Bright, sensory-friendly space
A calm, welcoming clinic environment designed to help children and adults feel safe and ready to learn.
Rooted in South Jersey
Local team, local values — proud to serve Pennsauken, Camden County, and surrounding communities.
What families say
Unedited reviews from families and partners on our Google Business Profile
Read all 21 reviews on Google"Giving Better Lives is an outstanding business that truly lives up to its name. From the moment you walk in, you can tell they genuinely care about the people they serve. The staff is friendly, professional, and always willing to go the extra mile. The owner, D, is absolutely amazing. Her passion, kindness, and dedication are evident in everything she does."
"I highly recommend Giving Better Lives to any family looking for compassionate and professional ABA services. The therapists truly take the time to understand each child's individual needs and create a positive, encouraging environment where they can learn and grow. Communication with our family has been excellent, and we always feel included and informed."
"Giving Better Lives is a compassionate and community-centered organization that truly lives up to its name. I have seen firsthand the care, generosity, and dedication they provide to individuals and families who need support. GBL is a wonderful resource for the communities in which they serve."
"I was completely blown away by the attention to detail regarding my child care and development within this program. I highly recommend this program — it's family owned so you know there's an extra bit love sprinkled in there."
"DyShea is a blessing. If anyone can help, she can! Was thorough, professional, and easy to talk to. If it's anyone I want, is GBL. 10 out 10."
"This program was very attentive to me and my child needs, especially when they had to come out to my home to work with my child, due to car issues."
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