Understanding ABA Therapy: What It Is, How It Helps, and What Parents Should Know
Our clinical experts walk through ABA therapy including how it supports children’s communication, social interaction, daily living skills, and safety, and how families play an active role throughout the process.
What you'll learn:
- The core goals of ABA and how target behaviors are chosen
- What a typical therapy day looks like
- How families are involved through goal-setting and Family Guidance
- What research shows about ABA outcomes for children and families
- Common myths about ABA and what best practices really look like
- How children transition out of ABA therapy
Meet our hosts:
Carrie Shriner MS, BCBA
Liz DeWolf MS, BCBA
Dessinie Gutierrez MS, BCBA
97% of ABC families would recommend ABA therapy at ABC to another family.
The ABA therapy provided here has been a game changer for my son, who in his own words said "I've learned how to make friends and finally enjoy school." The staff are delightful and knowledgeable, and patiently worked with us as we navigated our own journey through the world of ABA. The staff at ABC gave our family the tools we needed to improve our son's life and ours. It's definitely a team effort and parents need to be willing to put in the investment of learning too, but it's absolutely worth it. We even miss coming here as we had such positive interactions with the staff! Thank you, ABC!
Very happy with ABC and all the therapists. They are all so sweet and nice, always willing to help in any way they can. My son loves going to "school" everyday and loves his therapists so much. I always leave with a peace of mind knowing they are taking good care of him and as a parent, that is the most important thing. We are so lucky to be part of the ABC family. I cannot recommend this place enough, absolutely happy with everyone here.
