What is ABA Therapy?
ABA Therapy is a type of intensive therapy that attempts to modify and encourage certain behaviors. It is provided on a one-to-one basis in a positive and encouraging environment. ABA therapy is a very effective therapy for children with autism and can be provided in a clinic, in a home, or at school. ABA is the only therapy that has been endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General as an effective treatment for autism.
ABA Therapy can help your child improve in many different areas:
What to expect in ABA Therapy
First, you will work with a Licensed and Board Certified Applied Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to complete an in-depth assessment for your child. The BCBA will look closely at how your child learns and what their interests and preferences are. This type of assessment important to help determine your child’s current abilities and what areas may need improvement. With parent/caretaker input, the assessment will help guide the goals that are developed for your child. Once goals are developed, the therapist and clinical team will work to break down each goal into teachable steps and then begin teaching each step in the behavior process to make your child as independent as possible.
How do we know that ABA Therapy works?
ABA Therapy has been used to treat individuals with autism and other developmental disorders since the 1960’s. Since it began, there have been a number of different studies that support its success in helping children with autism.
For example:
One study, published in 2018, found that ABA therapy is effective in improving and shows significant benefits in the areas of intellectual abilities, communication skills, and social skills for children with autism.
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Other researchers have found that that ABA is also effective for reducing the symptoms of autism and those associated with autism, such as repetitive behaviors or behavioral outbursts.
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In addition to these research studies, parents have also told us that ABA therapy works!
