Approach

Our approach is based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and involves assessment and development of a personalized behavior plan which focuses on teaching appropriate skills to replace the problem behaviors. This can ultimately result in an increased quality of life for the individual and their family.

We value a compassionate treatment approach, which emphasizes the importance of building strong therapeutic interactions, empathy, and respect when working with individuals and their families. By emphasizing compassion, we strive to understand the unique perspectives and experiences of the individuals we work with. This involves actively listening to our clients’ concerns, preferences, and challenges. Families and caregivers are viewed as essential partners in the treatment process and therefore, we provide support, education, and guidance to empower families in supporting their loved ones effectively.

What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science that uses evidence based methods to improve functional behaviors that are socially important including communication, social interaction, self-care, play and academic related behaviors. From decades of empirically validated research in ABA, a central theme unfolded which conceptualizes all behavior as learned, and this learning is the direct result of environmental consequences that immediately follow behavior. With this information, behavior analysts and have developed an arsenal of proven strategies that involve the manipulation of the consequences that follow undesirable behavior. These behavior-change procedures effectively target and reduce undesirable behavior, improve desirable behavior, and enhance the overall quality of the individual’s life.

A common misconception is that ABA is a science specific to the treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While ABA is the most evidence based treatment for ASD, the science of ABA can be applied to any individual, of any age to improve socially important behavior.