Our Approach to ABA
In-Home and At-Center ABA Therapy
For someone with autism, it can be challenging to work with a new therapist. Our board-certified therapists can bring their expertise to the environment where the client is most comfortable—home (in-person or remotely). We use scientifically proven learning techniques to:
- Teach crucial life skills in a fun manner
- Reduce problem behaviors and provide alternatives
- Build up inherent strengths
- Develop social and communication skills
Our Approach to ABA Therapy
In-Home and At-Center ABA Therapy Options Available
For someone with autism, it can be challenging to work with a new therapist. Our board-certified therapists can bring their expertise to the environment where the client is most comfortable—home (in-person or remotely). We use scientifically proven learning techniques to:
- Teach crucial life skills in a fun manner
- Reduce problem behaviors and provide alternatives
- Build up inherent strengths
- Develop social and communication skills
The ABACA Difference
What We Do
- Develop new skills using fun, play-based methods
- Acknowledge that different children have different needs
- Teach alternatives to unwanted behaviors
- Enable independence and build on a client’s inherent strengths
What We Do Not Do
- Use aversive punishment strategies (i.e., electroconvulsive therapy)
- Try to change the way a client thinks or feels
- Focus solely on eliminating behaviors
- Try to change behavior to fit social norms
Autism Care Through ABA Therapy Can Change Behavior
Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or have tried other treatment centers, trust ABA Centers of America to be your next step.
We work with clients and their families every step of the way, including:
- Autism Testing / Autism Diagnosis—thorough testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assessment—skills and abilities are measured
- Goal Setting—specific, reachable objectives are set to address desired skills
- Custom Planning—a program is developed to teach target skills
- Evaluation—measuring targeted skills and making changes to the program if necessary
ABA Therapy Can Improve:
- Communication
- Self-care
- Social skills
- Pursuing new interests
- Attention, focus & memory
- Cognitive skills
- Academic behavior
- Skills to replace problem behavior
- Openness toward learning