When deciding where your child should receive ABA therapy, in-home sessions offer unique advantages that can lead to lasting growth. Working directly in the child’s natural environment allows therapists to teach skills in the places where they matter most — your home, your routines, and your family interactions. Why In-Home Therapy Matters 1. Learning in a Familiar Environment Children thrive when learning happens in spaces they know. By delivering therapy at home, therapists

When a child begins ABA therapy, one of the most important first steps is pairing — a foundational process where our therapists focus on building trust and positive relationships with the child before introducing structured learning. What is Pairing? In simple terms, pairing means associating ourselves with fun, preferred activities so that the child learns to see their therapist as someone who brings good things — not just demands or instructions. Instead of jumping straight

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach that uses techniques based on learning principles to bring about meaningful change in behavior. It is widely known for its application in supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, but it also has a broader range of uses. Despite its evidence-based success, there are several common misconceptions about ABA that often lead to misunderstanding. Here are a few: 1. Misconception: ABA is only fo

Guide to common abbreviations you may come across ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis ACA: Affordable Care Act ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADI: Autism Diagnostic Interview ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale AIT: Auditory Integration Training ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder ASL: American Sign Language BCaBA: Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst BCAT: Board Certified Autism Technician

Caregivers should always be informed and aware of how an ABA company operates. 1. What training/credentials do your staff have? With increasing regulation, it is extremely important that the people providing ABA are credentialed or licensed to do so. In some states, it is illegal to advertise as an ABA provider if you are not a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (the supervisor) and a Certified Behavior Technician (the person working directly with your child). 2. What training