We're here to help you understand your options and guide your family to the support that's right for your child.
No matter where you are in your journey, Kids on the Move is here to help you take the next step. Whether your child would benefit from ABA therapy, Early Intervention, Respite Care, or another service, we'll help you understand your options and connect you with the support that's right for your family.
Explore our services below: Early Intervention, Autism, and Respite Care.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based behavioral treatment primarily used for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It applies scientific principles of learning to understand how behaviors work, aiming to build essential life skills, improve communication, and decrease disruptive or harmful behaviors through positive reinforcement. Grounded in research and guided by data, ABA is centered around each child’s unique strengths and needs, and when delivered consistently and compassionately, its evidence-based strategies can create meaningful, lasting change in a child’s life.
When your child receives an autism diagnosis, finding the right support can feel overwhelming yet deeply important. At Kids on the Move, we provide a structured, compassionate environment where children receive high-quality, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and comprehensive early intervention. With decades of combined experience supporting children on the autism spectrum, our dedicated team is committed to helping every child build communication, independence, confidence, and meaningful life skills.
At Kids on the Move, we provide high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy proven to be the most effective approach for children with autism.
Our Approach: Evidence-Based. Individualized. Built for Progress.
ABA therapy is recognized as an evidence-based treatment for autism by the nation’s leading medical, scientific, and government organizations. This broad consensus gives families confidence that they are choosing a treatment approach backed by strong scientific support.
Leading Medical and Scientific Organizations
Goverment and Research Institutions
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Key source:
AAP Clinical Guidance Summary (2019): https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/7662/Autism-AAP-guidance
AAP Full Clinical Report: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3447
ABA Therapy may be a good fit if:
If you’re unsure whether ABA is the right next step, that’s okay. Our team can help you understand your options and determine the best path forward for your child and family.
KOTM's Autism Center located in Orem, Utah, achieved full accreditation for its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy program from the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). This rare accreditation underscores KOTM's commitment to delivering exceptional, individualized care that empowers children with autism to thrive.
At Kids on the Move, we support infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with developmental delays through personalized therapies delivered in your home. Our Early Intervention program helps children build essential skills during these critical early years and serves as a strong first step or complement to ABA therapy.
Respite Care at Kids on the Move gives parents and caregivers of children with special needs a much-needed break. Our trained volunteers provide safe, one-on-one care in a supportive environment so you can rest, run errands, or simply recharge. It’s a valuable resource that helps families stay strong while caring for a child with autism or developmental delays.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy or ABA therapy is a research-based approach to improving socially significant behaviors in children with autism through positive reinforcement.
KOTM providers celebrate the uniqueness of each child in our program. We aim to use ABA to support each individual in pursuing their own goals and building on their own strengths.
If your child has been diagnosed with autism and you are seeking comprehensive, personalized support, our services can make a significant difference.
No, an official diagnosis is not needed to enroll. However, most insurance companies require an official autism diagnosis to provide coverage for ABA therapy.
Many insurance companies provide ABA therapy as a medical benefit with the proper documentation and diagnosis. We are credentialed with all local and major national insurance companies including Medicaid.
While each child is unique, many families see improvements in communication, social skills, and overall behavior within the first few months. However, each child ultimately progresses on their own timeline, and we celebrate those wins no matter how soon or long they take.
Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.
Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings extensive experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator across leadership roles in the medical, software start-ups, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, he has steered successful technology companies to new heights.
Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs in transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Serving on several software and technical company boards, Ryan consistently helps these companies reach new heights.
At KOTM, Ryan is uniquely positioned to guide the organization into its next 40 years. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for future growth under his committed leadership. Ryan continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing KOTM’s status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.
Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities. Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.
To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.
Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.
