Autism-ABA Therapy Services
Improve Functional Skills and Drive Positive Change
ABA Explained
What is ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of behavior and learning. It is deemed medically essential for people with autism. ABA therapy can be given at home, school, and in a clinic.
ABA therapy involves working with a trained healthcare professional called a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), who teaches the child/adult with autism to adopt learning skills like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and making a meal, as part of their daily living. ABA therapy also focuses on building social skills and reducing challenging behaviors.
Who Can Benefit from ABA Therapy?
Anybody who has difficulty carrying a conversation, has limited daily living skills, has moderate to severe problem behaviors, has limited language or social skills, or needs extra help with academic skills, can benefit from ABA therapy.
Is Our ABA Therapy the Right Fit for Your Child?
We provide services for infants to young adults. We also help children diagnosed with autism on all levels of functionality, from low functioning to high functioning.
Communication
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.
