Improve Functional Skills and Drive Positive Change
ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) refers to interventions that are developed from a branch of science called behaviour analysis. There are many decades of research concerning the effectiveness of ABA in general and hundreds of more recent studies demonstrating the effectiveness with young children with autism.
What is ABA
What is ABA therapy?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It is considered a medically necessary treatment for people with autism. ABA therapy can be performed at home, at school, and out in the community.
ABA therapy involves working with a trained healthcare professional called a registered behavior technician (RBT), who works with the child or adult to support learning skills that are part of daily living, such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, and making a meal. ABA therapy also focuses on helping to reduce challenging behaviors and build social skills.
Who Can Benefit From ABA And Services? Any Person Who...
Has difficulty carrying on a conversation
Has limited daily living skills (dressing, eating, toileting)
Exhibits moderate problem behaviors (screaming, non-compliance)
Exhibits severe problem behaviors (aggression, self-injury, property destruction)
Has little or no language skills
Engages in self stimulatory behavior (flapping, rocking, scripting television shows)
Needs extra help in academic skills
Has limited social skills (lack of interest in peers, trouble making friends)
Is ABA therapy right for your child?
ABA provides services for infants through young adults, ages infancy through 21. We also help children diagnosed on the autism spectrum across levels of functionality, from low functioning through very high functioning.
IS ABA THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
ABA provides services for infants through young adults, ages infancy through 21. We also help children diagnosed on the autism spectrum across levels of functionality, from low functioning through very high functioning.
Communication
With ABA therapy, children build communication skills, such as initiating and holding conversation, and other ways of social interaction.
Adaptive Daily Life Skills
ABA therapy progressively builds independence, working on skills such as safety awareness, toilet training, executive functioning and, for older individuals, skills that help with job competence.
Social/Emotional Skills
A few social skills that can be difficult for children on the spectrum, and that ABA therapy can help with, are understanding social cues, following rules and taking turns.
Reducing Problem Behaviors
Children on the spectrum can exhibit a number of problem behaviors that ABA therapy works to reduce, over time, such as difficulty with following rules or directions, tantrums, self-injury or aggression.
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Meet Jacob, 4
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Meet Sarah, 13
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Meet Benny, 8
Meet Jacob, age 4
Development Profile: Weekdays, morning through lunch (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–1:30pm)
4-year-old “Jacob” with severe autism barely spoke or made eye contact, was regularly aggressive, and did not get along with his classmates. Within weeks of beginning ABA therapy, however, he made significant strides. He started participating in classroom activities, responding to his name, and improving his interpersonal behavior. Jacob was already on the road to success.
Meet Sarah, age 13
Development Profile: Weekdays, morning through lunch (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–1:30pm)
13-year-old “Sarah ” was struggling at home and in school, both personally and interpersonally. She was constantly fighting with her siblings, disliked praise and affection, and got extremely agitated when her routine was disrupted. She didn’t get along with her classmates, had trouble making friends, and entered adolescence alone. After going for ABA therapy, she learned how to interact with others, make friends, and stay calm when things don't go as planned. Now, two years later, she is succeeding at home and in school, thriving around others, and enjoying her teenage years with friends.
Meet Benny, age 8
Development Profile: Weekdays, morning through lunch (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–1:30pm)
8-year-old “Benny” had various behavioral issues, trouble interacting with others, and lack of communication skills. Instead of asking for what he needed, he would cry or scream instead. After being diagnosed with ASD and beginning ABA therapy, he began playing nicely with other kids and verbalizing his needs. Within the first few weeks, there was already a noticeable difference in his behavior.
* Names and images have been changed to protect privacy.
Who ABA is for
At this time, ABA therapy is most often approved for reimbursement only for individuals on the autism spectrum (situations vary by state). As with any healthcare service, direct cost will vary depending on your plan and aspects such as co-pays, deductibles and covered in- and out-of-network benefits.
