The best age to start ABA therapy is as early as possible, ideally during the toddler or preschool years. Research shows that early intervention, especially before age 5, can have the greatest impact on a child’s communication, social, and behavioral development.
During these early years, a child’s brain is highly adaptable, making it easier to learn new skills and build positive behaviors. However, it’s important to know that it’s never too late to begin ABA therapy. Older children, teens, and even adults with autism can still make significant progress with individualized support.
The key is creating a program tailored to your child’s unique needs, whether they need help with communication, social interactions, self-help skills, or reducing challenging behaviors.
At Little Champs ABA, we provide personalized ABA therapy plans for children in Utah and Colorado, focusing on evidence-based techniques that help them thrive at any stage of development.
Want to give your child the best start? Contact us today to learn how early ABA therapy can make a lasting difference in your child’s growth and independence.
SOURCES:
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/treatments/early-intervention
https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-children-autism
https://www.autismawareness.com.au/navigating-autism/what-is-early-intervention-for-autism
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9857540/
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/early-intervention-toddlers-autism-highly-effective-study-finds