What is ABA?

Science-backed strategies that turn everyday moments into lasting skills.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a systematic approach to improving socially important behavior by first pinpointing the environmental factors that influence it. ABA then encourages desired actions and discourages those that get in the way, so people can build a wide range of skills
Put another way, ABA applies what we know about how behavior works to real-life situations—raising behaviors that help and reducing those that hinder learning or everyday living

Behavior Has A Cause

 Every action meets a need—attention, escape, access to an item, or sensory relief.

Progress is measured

Data from each session tells the team what to keep, tweak, or drop.

Learning happens in real settings.

Homes, classrooms, clinics, and playgrounds all become practice fields for the same targets.

Common Goals ABA Therapy Can Target

Communication

  • Verbal language
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Social conversation
  • Requesting needs

Social Skills

  • Peer interaction
  • Turn-taking
  • Sharing
  • Group participation

Self-Care

  • Toileting
  • Dressing
  • Eating independently
  • Personal hygiene

Academic

  • Pre-academic skills
  • Staying on Task
  • Turn Taking
  • Transitions

Play & Leisure

  • Independent play
  • Interactive play
  • Following game rules
  • Recreational activities

Adaptive

  • Safety awareness
  • Following instructions
  • Problem-solving
  • Independence

What a Typical Session Looks Like

Engaging, structured, and designed to keep your child moving forward.

Focused Teaching

New or challenging skills are broken into bite-size steps and practiced through play, routines, or brief direct instruction.

Everyday Practicality

Down-to-earth strategies blend into daily routines, making therapy feel natural and doable.

Flexible Delivery

Therapists meet families wherever they are, adapting times and settings for seamless support.