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.
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 Behaviour 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 a licensed ABA 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.