ABA therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the research-backed “gold standard” for supporting children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental differences. It rests on careful observation of behaviour, identifying its functional drivers and step-by-step building of new, more useful skills.

Our specialists are trained on international programmes (BCBA-supervised) and work to individual plans agreed with the family and, where useful, with school and speech therapy.

01Who this is for

• Children with an ASD diagnosis or suspected ASD
• Speech and communication difficulties
• Behaviour challenges — self-stimulation, aggression
• Self-care and daily-living skill gaps
• Difficulty switching activities, rigidity
• Children with developmental delay

02How we work

We begin with a functional assessment (2–4 weeks) and a written plan with concrete goals. We work 1:1 with the child; parents are required participants.

The plan is reviewed every 2 months. Progress is tracked from data, not “feel”.

03Methods

• DTT — discrete trial trainingstructured teaching of a target skill.
• NET — natural environment teachingskills learned in play and daily life.
• PECSalternative picture-based communication.
• Token systemsvisual motivation supports.
• Social storiespreparing for new situations.
• Parent trainingrequired part of the programme.

04What you get

• Communication channels emerge and expand
• Problem behaviour decreases
• Waiting, switching and play with others develop
• Daily-living and academic skills form
• Family gets clear home algorithms
• Child becomes more integrated in their environment

05What a session looks like

Sessions are 60 minutes; optimally 3–5 per week.

06Frequently asked