Getting Started
Is ABA the right fit for my child?
The signs worth paying attention to, how an assessment works, and what to expect if you're still not sure.
What Is ABA Therapy?
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is an evidence-based approach that helps children learn meaningful skills through individualized teaching, positive reinforcement, and practice in everyday situations.
Every program looks different because every child does.
ABA, Simply Explained
Helping children learn in ways that make sense for them.
ABA looks at how a child learns, what motivates them, and where they may need support. Skills are broken into manageable steps, practiced in meaningful situations, and adjusted as the child learns and grows.
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Understand
Start with the child.
Learn about their strengths, needs, interests, communication, and the skills that would make the biggest difference in everyday life.
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Teach
Build skills step by step.
Therapists use individualized teaching strategies, practice and positive reinforcement to help new skills develop.
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Use it in real life
Help skills go beyond therapy.
Children practice using what they learn during play, routines, social situations, home life, school and the community.
What ABA Can Look Like
Learning happens in everyday moments.
ABA can focus on many different skills depending on what matters to the child and their family.
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Communication
Helping children express wants, needs and ideas in ways that work for them.
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Everyday independence
Building skills around routines, self-care and participating more independently in daily life.
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Social connection
Practicing skills such as playing with others, taking turns, joining activities and communicating in social situations.
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Play & learning
Helping children explore, learn new skills and take part in everyday activities with greater confidence.
Want to Learn More?
A simple guide to understanding ABA.
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Parent resources
What to expect before your first session, and everything after it.
ABA Basics
What is ABA?
No jargon, no textbook definition, just a clear look at how ABA works and what it's designed to help your child do.
What to Expect
What happens during a session?
From the first hello to the last high-five: what a typical session looks like, who's in the room, and how we keep it feeling like play.
Your Child's Growth
How we track progress
What data we track, how often you'll hear from your BCBA, and what real progress looks like month to month.
Insurance & Cost
Understanding insurance
How authorization actually works, what determines your out-of-pocket cost, and the questions worth asking your insurer first.
Getting Ready
Preparing your child for therapy
Simple ways to talk about therapy with your child, what to bring to the first visit, and how to ease the transition at home.