What Should ABA Actually Look Like? ABA shouldn’t look the same for every child. Here’s what families can expect from individualized, meaningful treatment. When families first hear “ABA therapy,” they may picture a child sitting
Evidence-based care and individualized care aren’t opposites. The science of ABA gives us tools to understand behavior, evaluate progress, and determine whether an intervention is actually working. But data alone can’t tell us which goals
When Progress Looks Different When families think about progress, they may picture a child learning a new word, completing a task independently, or reaching a goal that everyone has been working toward. Those milestones matter.
A child may spend several hours each week receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, but therapy is only one small part of that child’s life. The rest of life happens at home, at school, in
If you’ve spent any time learning about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you’ve probably heard the term “socially significant behavior.” But what does this phrase really mean; and why is it so important for families? Put
When a child is having difficulty communicating, participating in everyday activities, learning new skills, or managing situations that feel overwhelming, families may hear several recommendations: ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or sometimes more
Understanding Your Child’s ABA TeamIf you’re new to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), some of the words and job titles can be confusing. You might hear terms like BCBA, RBT, Behavior Technician, supervisor, or ABA provider,
You noticed something different about your child. Maybe they stopped making eye contact. Maybe meltdowns happen more often than other kids their age. Maybe they struggle to speak what they feel, connect with other children,
