05/21/2025
If your child has been diagnosed with autism or another condition on the spectrum, your doctor might have mentioned something called ABA therapy—short for Applied Behavior Analysis.
ABA therapy is a hands-on, one-on-one approach that helps kids build everyday skills—especially things like talking, playing, following directions, and handling emotions. It’s not a “one size fits all” method. Instead, a trained therapist works closely with your child, getting to know them and what they need to grow and thrive.
The main idea behind ABA is to encourage positive behaviors and gently guide away from unhelpful ones—all through rewards, repetition, and real-world practice.
Here’s what ABA can help your child with:
>>Learning how to communicate better, whether that’s with words, gestures, or other tools
>>Getting more comfortable with social situations, like playing with others or following routines
>>Building independence, like learning to wait their turn, control their impulses, or follow simple directions
>>Practicing skills in different places, so your child doesn’t just learn something at therapy—they learn how to use it at home, at school, or wherever they are
>>Reducing harmful behaviors, like head banging or other actions that could hurt themselves or others
The goal of ABA isn’t to “change” who your child is. It’s to help them succeed in the world around them by giving them tools they can use every day—at their own pace, in a way that fits them.
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