Top 10 Benefits of ABA Therapy

ABA therapy, or Applied Behavioral Analysis, is an evidenced-based therapy that focuses on improving
children’s specific skills. These skills can include communication, language, social, behavioral, cognitive,
self-care, and more. ABA therapy is especially beneficial for children with developmental delays,
intellectual disabilities, or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Here are the top 10 benefits of ABA Therapy:

  1. It provides individualized assessment for each child.
    ABA therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, a licensed professional will evaluate each child
    individually and observe the child playing and interacting in their natural environment. When the
    therapist has observed and recorded sufficient data on the child, they will work with the child’s parents
    and instructors to develop a tailored approach that best suits the child.
  2. ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach.
    There are numerous studies supporting the effectiveness of ABA therapy. In fact, evidence shows that
    90% of all children who receive 40 hours of ABA therapy show significant improvement in their behavior
    and day-to-day functioning.
  3. It teaches children early functioning skills.
    Many children on the autism spectrum or who are otherwise struggling with functional skills, lack the
    tools needed to master the most basic behaviors, like getting dressed, chatting with peers, using the
    bathroom properly, holding small items with their fingers like pens and scissors, playing with others and
    more. ABA therapy is focused on teaching challenged children the skills they need to function well
    throughout their lives.
     
  4. It enables parents and teachers to understand the driving force behind inappropriate behaviors.
    ABA does more than just teach children proper behaviors and techniques to help them master executive
    functioning skills. A trained ABA therapist will also work to identify the triggers or environmental factors
    that precede an improper behavior or reaction and work with the child’s parents and teachers to avoid
    these triggers or modify them appropriately.
  5. It helps children develop age-appropriate social skills.
    ABA therapy focuses heavily on facilitating age-appropriate social skills in children. This includes, but is
    not limited to:
    • Communication skills
    • Interactive play
    • Initiating conversation among peers
    • Taking turns using toys and while playing games
    • Maintaining appropriate eye contact
    • Identifying and understanding social cues
  6. It promotes independence.
    For a parent of a challenged child, it can often seem like doing everything for their child is the easiest way
    out. However, every parent wants their child to grow into an adult who can function independently
    without outside assistance.
    ABA therapy places a heavy emphasis on promoting independence in children. Here are just a few
    examples of the ways ABA therapy helps children become independent”
    • Direct Instruction encourages kids to use their comprehension skills to problem-solve on their
    own. Once children have mastered the skill of following instructions, they should be able to do so
    without assistance.
    • Pivotal Response Training encourages children child to look inward and become self-motivated
    so that they want to do things on their own.
    • Natural Environment Training teaches children to apply what they’ve learned in therapy to
    similar situations they may encounter in their own homes.
  7. It helps eliminate behavioral issues in children.
    ABA therapy works with parents and children to eliminate any behavioral issues in children, such as
    frequent tantrums, excessive irritability, screaming, disobedience and more. ABA therapy can teach your
    child the proper way to express their feelings, healthy coping methods for anger, and work to understand
    why a child is being uncooperative and how factors contributing to poor behavior can be remedied.
  8. It prepares children for the real world.
    Young children struggling with behavioral issues or Autism Spectrum Disorders will grow into adults
    who need to function in the real world. Hopefully, they’ll hold down a real job, build lifelong
    relationships, and be capable of functioning as an independent adult. ABA therapy can teach children the
    skills they need to do all this and more.
  9. It promotes children’s happiness and wellbeing.
    A child who is doing poorly in school and struggling with the most basic functional skills and social cues
    is not likely to be a happy child. Through ABA therapy, a child can learn to master these crucial skills,
    and in turn, to strengthen their confidence, happiness, and feeling of wellbeing.
  10. It can help children manage an early diagnosis.
    In the therapy world, children who are diagnosed with a behavioral disorder in their early years can be
    weighed down by a label for life—but it doesn’t have to be this way. Through ABA therapy, the child can
    learn functional behaviors and skills that were previously unattainable. ABA therapy is so effective, that it
    can help a child modify behaviors and manage a disorder until the disorder no longer defines them.
    ABA therapy uses an evidence-based approach that has been proven to be highly successful in helping
    children with behavioral issues and disorders acquire the skills they need to function well among their
    peers and in their home environment. For a struggling child, it can be the key to a happier, more
    productive life.

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Reese Lytle

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I have been an RBT for over 3 years. I have worked in a clinic, in home, and in a school.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?

I want to make a life long difference in people’s lives. I want to help give people a voice.

Do you have any special areas of interest?

I am an RBT and love working with kids.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

I’m and RBT and have my CPR certification.

What are you passionate about?

I’m passionate about helping children gain their voice and learn how to cope.

What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

Watching children grow and learn skills (big and small!)

Anything else you’d like to share?

I love working with a team and watching my coworkers grow in experience and be able to see their kiddos grow their skills too.

sierra

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?

I chose this career path because ABA truly is changing the lives of many which that inspires me on a daily basis. Getting to see the growth in clients firsthand is such an incredible feeling of success and happiness. Not only does ABA change the lives of clients, but their families & friends as well :)

Do you have any special areas of interest?

I find working on language with clients to be very interesting and fun! I can still remember the excitement I felt when my first nonverbal client became echoic and then began talking independently. I have also become very interested in the admin side of ABA as it is intriguing to see behind the scenes to it all!

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I have worked with clients in home settings, school settings and clinic/center settings. I’ve worked with kids anywhere from 2 years old to 13 years old, some being verbal and some being nonverbal. I have even worked with children outside of the autism spectrum, that have ODD.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

I am RBT certified as well as QBS certified.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about all aspects of my career in ABA! I have found passion in every direction it has taken me.

What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

I enjoy the positive environment that has been cultivated (:

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?

I saw how life-changing ABA therapy can be for individuals and their families after starting an internship where I received my RBT certification. I then changed by career path from pursuing social work to becoming a BCBA!

Do you have any special areas of interest?

Practical Functional Analysis and Skill-based treatment, toilet training, food toleration, AAC communication

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I have experience working in a variety of settings such as in-home, center, and school-based which has taught me how important generalization and adequate parent/caregiver training is. I have used progressive ABA procedures such as toilet training using a moisture-sensing alarm, gradual food toleration, and skill-based treatment I believe my background in social work/therapy allows for a different perspective when conducting parent trainings in meeting them where they are at.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

– Practical Functional Analysis & Skill-based Treatment – Level 2 certification – Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – Advanced Toilet Training Strategies for Children with Developmental Disabilities

What are you passionate about?

At work: Helping clients and parents achieve new goals, especially ones that increase a client’s independence and reduce stress on their parents/caregivers. Personal life: I love coaching volleyball and helping provide young girls with skills to be not only a good player but also be a good teammate and friend!

What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

The support and team mindset everyone shares! I know that I can go to anyone at the company and ask for help and they will make time to ensure I feel supported and prepared to help my clients/families and RBTs. I am also grateful and excited about the new opportunities that I have been given in supervising staff that are pursuing their BCBA license and aftercare program!

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?

After completing my Master’s in Counseling Psychology, I always looked for something more. When I encountered the science of applied behavior analysis, while working in a school setting, I found a field of study that made sense and left me wanting to follow that path. It had given me the opportunity to watch my clients learn skills and progress in so many ways. I knew ABA was the right choice for me.

Do you have any special areas of interest?

Functional Communication and Activities of Daily Living

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I have worked in field of ABA since 1997 beginning in a school setting with children ages 3-21. I have also worked with adults in their homes and day programs for many years.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

CPR/First Aid, Certified Trainer for Crisis Management: Verbal Intervention, Personal Control, and Defensive Techniques in Crisis Situations

What are you passionate about?

Teaching our learners to advocate for themselves and live as independently as possible.

What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

We are given opportunities to practice in an ethical and supportive environment with ongoing professional development. I love that across the company, my colleagues share similar values. It is a privilege to work side by side with our families in their homes to improve the lives of our learners.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?

I worked in the field of special education for many years and appreciate the targeted support that kids get with ABA to learn the skills they need to be able to navigate the world and enhance their lives.

Do you have any special areas of interest?

Social skills, mental health

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I worked as a education as a special education administrator for over 15 years.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

I also hold a Pupil Services Administration license with the Ohio Department of Education

What are you passionate about?

personal growth and meditation

What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

I love working with a great team that is always looking to support each other.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?
I am passionate about helping families thrive with their autistic child.
Do you have any special areas of interest?
I enjoy the science behind the development and growth in people.
What varied experience do you have in your field?
running programs.
What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?
I have a bachelors and RBT certification.
What are you passionate about?
enjoying life and being optimistic
What do you enjoy most about working at Advanced Behavioral Therapy?

Their honesty and integrity.

Why did you choose to pursue a career in ABA therapy?
I wanted to work with children with special needs to help improve their quality of life.

Do you have any special areas of interest?
In ABA, I’m very interested in developing language and applying ABA outside of autism (health, fitness, animals, etc.)

What varied experience do you have in your field?

I have worked in residential treatment, as a behavior specialist in a school environment, as a case manager for home based cases in ABA, and now in a center operations capacity.

What licenses, certifications and/or special training do you hold?

I am a BCBA and COBA. I have been certified in CPI, TCI, and am currently certified in QBS. I’ve also been a TCI trainer. I have taken a variety of CEU courses to learn about SBT, ACT, and ABA in fitness.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about supporting client to meet their needs. I enjoy problem solving and troubleshooting skills that clients are having difficulty with. I always enjoy seeing a troubleshoot have success :)

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