If your child was recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you have probably heard the term ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis. It can sound technical, but the idea behind it is simple: understand how your child learns, and use that understanding to teach meaningful skills, one step at a time.
What ABA actually is
ABA is the science of learning and behavior. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) evaluates your child's strengths and needs, then designs an individualized plan with clear, measurable goals — things like communicating wants and needs, playing with siblings, following routines, or reducing behaviors that get in the way of learning.
What a session looks like
Sessions are one-on-one with a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), supervised by the BCBA. With young children, most of it looks like structured play: practicing a skill in small steps, celebrating every success, and collecting data so the team knows exactly what is working.
Why families choose ABA
- It is the most researched autism intervention, endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Every plan is individualized — there is no one-size-fits-all program.
- Parents are part of the team: you learn strategies to use at home every day.
Have questions? Call us at (786) 652-6945 — we are happy to explain everything in English or Spanish, with no pressure.