The ultimate guide to ABA THERAPY
When we hear the word "therapy," we start to imagine spending an hour a week talking to a therapist in their clinic. But ABA therapy is different. It is a type of therapy that uses principles of learning behaviour to improve social communication and life skills. According to the CDC, around 1% of the world's population has Autism spectrum disorder over 75 millions people in 2022 . ABA therapy is a type of therapy that uses positive reinforcement to teach new behaviours and reduce challenging behaviours. It is a science-based therapy that can be provided in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, and clinics. ABA therapy sessions are typically structured and focused on specific goals. Positive reinforcement is the idea that when we reward a behaviour, it is more likely to happen again in the future. For example, a child is more likely to brush their teeth if they get a sticker or praise from their parents. Challenging behaviours are behaviours that can ma...