ABA therapy
Applied Behaviour Analysis delivered by supervised therapists, structured around goals set with the family, not a fixed generic curriculum.
What it is
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a structured, evidence-based therapy approach commonly used to support autistic children and adults in building communication, social, and daily-living skills. Sessions are individualized and supervised by a qualified behaviour analyst (BCBA), with progress tracked against specific goals rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Common symptoms & concerns
- Difficulty communicating needs or wants
- Behaviours that interfere with learning, routine, or safety
- Difficulty with daily-living skills (dressing, mealtime, toileting)
- Limited social engagement with peers or family
- Transitions or unstructured time causing significant distress
Assessment & care
Assessment approach
Before therapy begins, a behaviour analyst conducts a structured assessment of current skills, behaviours, and family priorities. This sets specific, measurable goals, so progress can actually be tracked rather than assumed.
In-scope care
In-scope care includes individualized ABA programs, BCBA-supervised sessions, and regular progress review with the family. Sessions are structured around agreed goals and adjusted as those goals are met or change.
Related questions
A BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) designs and supervises the therapy program; an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) delivers many of the day-to-day sessions under that supervision. Both roles are part of a properly run ABA program.
No. ABA is used across a wide range of communication levels and ages, individualized to the specific goals identified in assessment, not limited to any one profile.
This varies by individual goals and is set during the initial assessment; it is not a fixed number applied to every case.