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Evidence-based ABA therapy, built around your child

Applied Behaviour Analysis breaks skills into achievable steps — communication, learning, daily routines — reinforced positively, tracked measurably, led by verified therapists.

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What can ABA Therapy help with?

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What is aba therapy?

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) teaches skills by breaking them into small, achievable steps and reinforcing each success — communication, self-care, learning readiness, play and social interaction. Every target is defined measurably and data is taken in every session, so the programme adapts to the child rather than following a fixed script.

Modern ABA is positive-reinforcement based and family-centred: goals are chosen with parents, the child’s comfort and assent are monitored throughout, and parents are trained to use the same techniques at home so skills generalise into real life. It is most commonly used with children on the autism spectrum, and the same principles help with ADHD, developmental delays and behavioural challenges.

How aba therapy works on TheraTreat

From first click to first session — usually in under a day.

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    Tell us your concern

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    Choose a therapist

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    Book online or in clinic

    Pick a slot that fits — video session, clinic visit, or home care where available.

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    Start therapy

    Meet your therapist, agree goals, and track progress session by session.

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Frequently asked questions about aba therapy

Common questions from patients, answered honestly.

What is ABA therapy?+
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a structured, evidence-based approach that teaches skills — communication, self-care, learning readiness, social interaction — by breaking them into small steps, reinforcing progress positively, and measuring everything so the programme adapts to the child.
Who is ABA therapy for?+
Most commonly children on the autism spectrum, but the same principles help with ADHD, developmental delays and behavioural challenges. Programmes are individualised after a detailed initial assessment.
How many hours of ABA therapy does a child need?+
Intensity is individual — focused programmes may run a few hours a week around specific goals, comprehensive early-intervention programmes considerably more. A responsible therapist recommends intensity based on assessment and family capacity, and reviews it with data, not defaults.
Is ABA therapy safe and ethical?+
Modern ABA is positive-reinforcement based, assent-focused and family-centred: no punishment procedures, goals chosen with parents, and the child’s comfort monitored throughout. Ask any provider how they handle distress and how parents are involved — good ones welcome the question.
What is the parent’s role in ABA therapy?+
Central. Skills generalise when practised outside sessions, so therapists train parents to use the same prompts and reinforcement at home. Expect regular parent reviews of data and goals.
Can ABA therapy be done at home or online?+
Yes. Home-based ABA is common and often ideal (skills are learned where they are used); parent-mediated coaching also works well over video. Centre/clinic sessions add structured peer opportunities.
How is progress measured in ABA?+
Continuously. Each target skill is defined measurably, data is taken every session, and the programme changes when data says a step is mastered or stuck. You should be able to see your child’s progress charts at any time.
ABA vs occupational therapy vs speech therapy — which does my child need?+
They target different things and often work together: ABA for behaviour and skill acquisition, speech therapy for communication, OT for motor and sensory foundations. Many children on the spectrum benefit from a coordinated combination — an assessment will map the right mix.

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