ABA Therapy
How Does ABA Therapy Work?
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based practice which implements interventions for children. It uses a set of principles based on the science of behaviour to produce meaningful change in behaviour.
ABA therapy teaches children a multitude of skills including communication, cognition, pre-academics, play skills, joint attention, social skills, and independent self-help skills like dressing, feeding and toileting. ABA therapy aims to replace challenging behaviours by teaching individual behaviours that can help function in traditional social settings.
Strategies that are based in ABA included Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), incidental teaching or Natural Environment Training (NET), the verbal behaviour approach to language and early childhood interventions like the Early Start Denver Model. Our Behaviour Therapists use ABA to assist children and youth in developing skills in the areas of language and communication, play, joint attention, activities of daily living, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and behaviour.
To learn more about how ABA Therapy can help your child, reach out for more information, or call us.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Intervention Services: ABA Therapy for children 18 months plus dedicated to early monitoring, and intervention when concerns about Autism Spectrum Disorder are present.
Our Behavior and Education Consultants (RBA) provide evidence-based treatment based on the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA), in order to identify individualized goals to support skill acquisition and address challenging behaviors, develop learning activities and support individuals with autism in a variety of settings.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Intervention Services
Social Skills ABA Therapy: Small group programs provide children with tools for interacting and communicating effectively with others.
Short-term Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Consultation: Time limited problem focused parent coaching or school consultations like developing routines, mastering specific skills (e.g., toilet training).
Parent Coaching: Consultants work with parents to implement ABA-based techniques in the home.
Client-Focused Skills Coaching: ABA techniques are used to teach new skills, such as communication, social skills, daily living skills, and academic skills.
Intensive In-Home ABA Program: IBI is an intensive, longterm individualized service (up to 20-30 hours per week) focusing on all developmental domains.
Where do Sessions Occur?
Our clinicians understand the challenges of coordinating services with a busy schedule. The Speech Associates offers clinicians in-person, who will come to you at any location, as well as virtual ABA Therapy.
To learn more about which of these is right for you, learn more here.
Misconceptions around Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) has a lot of misconceptions around how it functions, how it’s designed to help aid in a child’s development, and around what potential issues may arise from ABA sessions.
ABA therapy teaches children a multitude of skills including communication, cognition, pre-academics, play skills, joint attention, social skills, and independent self-help skills like dressing, feeding and toileting. ABA therapy does not rely on negative reinforcement to curb negative behaviours, and instead focuses on positive reinforcement for more desirable actions, and behaviours.
Our Instructor Therapists are certified in ABA instruction to assist children and youth in the most efficient, and productive method, to ensure a greater quality of life, more adept communication skills, and a greater sense of confidence in the caretaker-child relationship.
To learn more about how our clinicians use ABA Therapy, reach out for more information, or call us.
What is the difference between an ABA Centre vs. In Home ABA therapy?
Any type of ABA therapy will be beneficial for your child, but to ensure your child is able to take full advantage of their therapy and services, children should receive ABA therapy in an environment they’re comfortable with.
With ABA Therapy, there are generally two options. At a designated ABA Centre, or in your home with an instructor therapist.
At Speech Associates, we offer in-person and virtual options for ABA therapy.
For more information on the differences, and to find out what might be best for you and your child, click below to read more.