ABA therapy sessions can last from one to four hours, depending on the child. During these sessions, the child is provided with a variety of activities that help improve their ability to learn new things and generalize their skills. The sessions are designed in such a way that they respect the child's time and are compassionate.

ABA therapy focuses on helping children improve specific behaviors and develop adaptive learning skills. It is commonly used to treat children with autism, but can also benefit children with other psychological disorders. With consistent treatment, ABA can increase a child's skills and behaviors while reducing the need for special services. ABA is...

In ABA therapy, a behavior therapist uses a process called modeling to promote the imitation of desired behaviors. A behavior therapist will demonstrate appropriate behaviors and then encourage the child to imitate these behaviors. They may model in person or through audio and video recordings. The client then watches or listens to the modeled...