ABA Therapy

ABA is considered an “evidence-based” practice, meaning that there is enough research evidence showing that is it an effective and useful treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders. Research has proven that ABA is the only intervention practice for individuals with autism.Early Years ABA provides individualized behavioral therapy based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).The methods and strategies we use have been scientifically proven to benefit children with social, communication, and behavioral challenges, including autism. We work together with you and your child to provide the highest quality of care.

How Does ABA work?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is based on the science of learning and behavior, uses a systematic approach to helping people develop and learn.  The principles of ABA can be applied in many areas to help your child, such as (but not limited to) increasing language and communication, improving social and play skills, increasing adaptive/functional skills such as toileting, dressing, feeding, and reducing maladaptive behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, or other dangerous behaviors.

There are many strategies that fall under the ABA umbrella, such as Natural Environment Training, Incidental Teaching, Discrete Trial Instruction, Verbal Behavior, and Pivotal Response Training.  At Early Years, all the strategies and approaches we use for your child are based on your child's needs.

Early Years provides center-based, in-home, and community services for individuals with Autism. We partner with your family to create a schedule that supports your child’s therapeutic needs. Treatment plans may focus on increasing social-communication skills, reducing maladaptive behaviors, and promoting independence in daily living skills.

Because peer interaction is essential to children’s growth and development, we will work with you to explore opportunities such as playgroups.

For in-home services, a caregiver must be present in the home at all times. If your child attends daycare, preschool, or another private school, Early Years can collaborate with your family and the school to develop an individualized treatment plan based on the needs identified during our assessment.