One of the most common challenges I see in early ABA therapy sessions is not necessarily behavior—it’s communication barriers. When a child cannot effectively express needs, frustration can build...
Learning new skills can be challenging for any child, but for children with autism, clear and consistent feedback often makes a significant difference. One of the ways ABA therapists...
If your child’s first ABA session is tomorrow, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of relief and nerves. Many of the families we work with say it feels...
When families come to us asking about ABA for academic success, they’re usually not asking for straight A’s. They’re asking for calmer homework routines, better focus in class, fewer...
This is a really common question—and an important one. In most cases, ABA therapy is focused on the child receiving services, but parents are encouraged to be involved, and...
Key Highlights Temper tantrums are a common way for children to express frustration when they can’t communicate their needs. The best way to manage tantrums is to first understand...
Key Highlights A typical day in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is structured yet flexible, tailored to your child’s specific needs. Therapy sessions are led by an ABA therapist...
Key Highlights ABA therapy is a structured process that begins with identifying a target behavior you want to change. Behavior analysis is used to understand the function or reason...
No, 7 is not too old for ABA. I work with many kids who start Applied Behavior Analysis around this age and make great progress. Learning doesn’t stop at...
Families often hear the terms Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and wonder how they’re different. Both are widely used in ABA therapy, but they feel...