What is ABA Therapy?
The fundamental purpose of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) improve social interactions, communication and learning skills through positive reinforcement and connection.
What does ABA therapy involve?
ABA is widely recognized as a safe and effective treatment that helps children increase behaviours that are helpful and decrease behaviours that are barriers to growth. ABA techniques can help to increase language and communication skills, improve attention and memory, encourage social skills, assist academic learning and decrease behaviours that interfere with learning.
Achievable and Progressive
Our therapists break down each goal into steps and teach these steps one by one. Progress and positive behaviours are reinforced and rewarded to aid development. This progress is continuously measured by collecting data from each session. The plan can be flexibly adapted from the constant review of the child’s progress and abilities.
A Range of goals and Skills
At Papillon goals and skills for your child will be defined by an assessment. These goals can include a range of skills, such as:
- Self-care and toileting
- Motor skills
- Play and leisure
- Communication and language
- Social skills
- Academic skills
Emphasis on Communication
Our team meets regularly to review progress and discuss adjustments to teaching plans and goals. ABA techniques can then be used at home to reinforce goal stages. Our team works with families on an ongoing basis to share techniques and support this activity.
A Family-Centred Approach
At Papillon we believe that a family-centric approach to ASD treatment through building trust and rapport gives your child the best chance for success in their ABA therapy. Children take part in ABA therapy at the centre, at home, or through virtual sessions for anywhere between 10-40 hours per week, depending on the individual child and treatment goals.
