Seeing a child hit themselves can be frightening for any parent. While distressing, this behavior is often a form of communication, especially for children with autism or developmental delays....
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has helped many autistic individuals learn skills and manage behaviors — but is ABA therapy harmful? The honest answer: it can be, but only under...
As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else, and your input is crucial in the ABA therapy process. The parent assessment is a key first step...
Working with individuals through ABA therapy has shown me that its benefits reach far beyond behavior management. It supports emotional regulation, boosts self-esteem, and fosters meaningful relationships. These improvements...
If you’re looking into how children with autism learn new skills, you’ve probably come across two popular methods: Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET). While both...
When it comes to supporting children with autism or other developmental challenges, finding the right combination of therapies is key. Two popular options are play therapy and ABA therapy,...
As an ABA therapist, I’ve seen how powerful the right support can be for children when it comes to making friends. For some kids, social interactions can be challenging....
As an ABA therapist, I frequently encounter parents who ask whether ABA therapy is effective for older children, especially teenagers. Many people associate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with younger...
When families first meet me, many of them expect ABA therapy to focus strictly on behavior reduction. They come in thinking we are here just to decrease hitting, biting,...
A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process used to identify the cause or reasons behind challenging behaviors, especially in children. It helps educators, therapists, and parents understand what...