Leap Ahead Inc

Leap Ahead Inc is a speech therapist and applied behavior analysis provider in Manassas, Virginia, serving children aged 18 months to 9 years with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental challenges. The practice offers individualized therapy programs, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavior (VB) therapy, speech therapy, group therapy, toilet training, academic tutoring, IEP development, and school shadowing. Services are delivered in clinics, homes, and private schools across Northern Virginia, with a focus on Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Fauquier counties, and Montgomery County in Maryland. The business holds a 3.90 rating based on 16 reviews, reflecting consistent service delivery and client engagement.

Founded in 2002 by Talisha Sachlis, Leap Ahead Inc began after she observed an ABA session for a child named Connor Leap, which led her to shift from a planned career in law enforcement to autism therapy. Her background includes work with Fairfax County Public Schools’ ABA Pilot Program and private practice development. The organization’s professional team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), BCaBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Speech/Language Pathologists (SLPs), all dedicated to evidence-based treatment. Leap Ahead is one of only three providers in the U.S. to hold a 3-year Full Accreditation and Telehealth Accreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), underscoring its commitment to quality and innovation in autism care.

The practice is located at 7960 Donegan Drive, Suite 217, in Manassas, Virginia. It sits just a short distance from the Sudley North Government Center, Bull Run Regional Library, and Ashton Avenue, with Night Watch Urgent Care and Kaiser Permanente clinic located within a half-mile radius. The address is on Donegan Drive, near the intersection with Sudley Manor Drive, a main thoroughfare in the area.

Leap Ahead Inc is recognized for its specialized, individualized care and long-standing presence in the community. Its dual accreditation and focus on collaboration with families and schools highlight its reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive autism services in Northern Virginia. The practice continues to support children and families through evidence-based interventions, helping them achieve meaningful progress in communication, behavior, and independence.