What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidenced-based science that helps understand how behavior works, how the environment impacts behavior, and how learning is achieved. The field of ABA focuses on the core skill deficits of autism— social, communication, and behavior.  

The science of ABA studies the "why" of behavior and seeks to teach your child appropriate behaviors to replace behaviors that are challenging.

Everyone is unique and learns in their own way. At Flourish Therapy, your child's therapy will be individualized to them! Your child's ABA supervisor and behavior technicians will find what motivates your child, so that they are set up for success in their learning and want to learn! 

We make therapy fun! With a mix of Natural Environment Training (NET) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT), you can trust that your child will be learn through multiple teaching strategies.

At the start of ABA services, you can expect a caregiver interview and initial skills assessment with a supervisor. After the assessment is completed, the ABA therapist will write a report or “treatment plan” to show you the findings from your child’s skills assessment.  

A couple weeks after the initial skills assessment, the ABA therapist will meet with you to review the report and gain consent for ABA treatment.  

After this meeting, it is our goal to get services started as soon as possible! 

When services begin, your child will be paired with 1 or 2 behavior technicians. The behavior technicians are trained on the goals written in your child’s treatment plan. These behavior technicians, under the ABA therapist's direction, will implement the treatment plan's goals. 

Family guidance is a great resource that allows you to connect with your child’s ABA therapist. You can expect that the child’s therapist will attempt to meet with you each month to discuss progress, behaviors, ABA concepts, and so much more! Your ABA therapist is your go-to for the clinical and behavior questions. 

You can also expect reassessments. An updated skills assessment and treatment plan will be conducted and written every 6 months. This helps us visually see the progress and helps us plan for the next 6 months!