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ABA Techniques

Read more about common techniques and practices used in ABA.

benefits of play

The Benefits of Play for Children in ABA Therapy

When people hear the term Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), they often think of structured lessons, data collection, and systematic skill-building. While these elements are certainly foundational, an often-overlooked but profoundly effective tool within ABA therapy is play – yes, good old-fashioned, imaginative, silly, joyful play. When infused into ABA, play doesn’t just teach skills; itRead More »The Benefits of Play for Children in ABA Therapy
challenging behaviors

Compassion-First: How to Approach Challenging Behaviors with Understanding

As BCBAs, part of our job is to target challenging behaviors. Here, we discuss how to do so in a compassionate way so that our learners feel safe. Our conversation includes how reframe our perspective to a more compassionate approach, how to build trusting relationships, and how to make environments more enriching and fun.