Qué es ABA Therapy?
A Foundation for Real Skills and Real GrowthApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy teaches new skills and reduces challenging behaviors through science-based practices. For families raising autistic children, it's often a game-changer.
The Heart of ABA: Behavior and Learning
ABA is grounded in one powerful idea: behavior is learned, and what's learned can be changed.
Every time your child earns a toy for following an instruction, or gets calmer after a transition, or says a new word—that's ABA in action. Therapists observe what works and what doesn't, then use proven techniques to teach skills and support positive change.
The core belief: All behavior is communication. Understanding that helps us teach.
Why ABA Works (and Why Families Choose It)
It's not magic—it's science. ABA is the most researched therapy for autism. It focuses on the skills that matter most to your family.
Behavior Is Observable
We measure progress with data, not guesses. You can see exactly what your child is learning week to week.
Skills Break Into Steps
Big goals get broken into small, teachable moments. Your child learns at their own pace, celebrating every win.
Your Family Is Part of It
Parents aren't just observers. Therapists coach you with strategies you can use at home, so learning never stops.
Personalized, Always
No cookie-cutter plans here. Every goal and approach is designed around your child's strengths and needs.
Common ABA Methods You'll Hear About
Your child's therapist might use different strategies depending on goals and what works best. Here are the methods you'll likely encounter:
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Structured learning at a table — one clear instruction, one response, one reward. Great for teaching specific skills step by step.
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
Learning happens during play and natural routines. Therapists find "teaching moments" as your child plays — feels less formal, more natural.
Incidental Teaching
Your child gets interested in something. Therapist follows that interest and weaves learning into it. Feels like play.
Enseñanza sobre el medio ambiente natural
Learning happens through play and activities your child already enjoys. Therapists create teaching moments in real-life situations — so skills generalize beyond the therapy setting.
Real, practical goals
Every child's goals are personalized and developed together with your family. Here are examples of real goals your child might work toward:
- Utilice palabras habladas para solicitar un juguete de 5 a 10 veces durante una sesión.
- Inicia un juego con un compañero al menos 3 veces durante el tiempo libre.
- Sigue una rutina de lavado de manos de forma independiente en 4 de cada 5 intentos.
- Identifica 10 objetos domésticos comunes por su nombre.
- Permanezca sentado durante 5 minutos mientras realiza una actividad estructurada.
- Responden a su propio nombre de forma consistente en distintas personas y lugares.
What a Typical Day of In-Home Therapy Looks Like ☀️
One of the questions we get most from new families is: what actually happens during a session? Here's an honest, step-by-step look.
Antes de que lleguemos
You do not need to prepare anything before your initial ABA intake session. Our clinical team arrives fully prepared with your child's goals and progress in mind. Just share any morning updates at the door — every detail helps our team.
Comenzamos participando
Our therapists don't immediately transition into formal instruction upon arrival. When a child builds with blocks, our team joins in right away. Building this connection creates the trust that makes every therapy session successful.
La parte terapéutica (que no siempre se parece a la terapia)
Clinicians weave learning goals directly into everyday routines — snack time, interactive games, and outdoor play. Parents often remark that the line between play and therapy is seamless. That's exactly the point.
Tú también formas parte de esto.
Our clinicians regularly pause to explain our techniques and the reasoning behind them in an approachable, practical way — like highlighting strategies you can use right away during family meals. Open communication keeps progress going beyond clinical sessions.
Cómo nos relajamos
We give your child a heads-up before wrapping up, because transitions are something we practice, not spring on them. Before we leave, we share a brief summary of the session's outcomes.
Después de que nos vayamos
Your BCBA reviews session data regularly and adjusts goals based on what's working. Families receive ongoing updates on both challenges and milestones worth celebrating.
Backed by real science 🔬
ABA is one of the most studied therapies for autism in the world, recommended by top doctors and health organizations.
Parents ask us... 🙋
¿Listo para empezar?
Preguntas frecuentes
La terapia ABA en el ámbito escolar proporciona apoyo conductual y social dentro del aula de su hijo para mejorar la participación, la interacción con sus compañeros y la independencia.
No. Nuestros técnicos de comportamiento certificados brindan apoyo a su hijo dentro del aula, colaborando con los maestros y el personal.
En algunos casos, sí. Colaboramos con las familias y los equipos escolares para determinar cómo se integran los servicios en el plan educativo de su hijo.
Los terapeutas brindan apoyo estructurado durante las interacciones entre compañeros, las actividades grupales y las transiciones para fortalecer la confianza social y la comunicación.
