for patients of all ages
COMPREHENSIVE
ABA THERAPY
HOW BEHAVIORAL ISSUES ARE DIAGNOSED
WHAT IS ABA THERAPY?
GOALS OF
ABA THERAPY
Many diagnoses of autism or other issues start with a questionnaire like M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers) or the Ages & Stages Questionnaire. After a doctor or psychologist oversees that screening and performs their own assessment, they are usually able to identify if a child is on the autism spectrum. The next step may be beginning ABA therapy.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the most well-researched and established therapy for people with autism. It focuses on reducing problematic behavior and replacing it with appropriate, pro-social behavior. Because science has established that an individual’s behavior is determined by environmental events along with their genetic endowment and physiological variables, ABA therapy organizes the learning environment to optimize the person’s social and emotional development.
Our most important goal is growth. In ABA, we strive to produce socially significant change in a person's life. We measure this change in terms of outcomes. An outcome is a series of behavior changes, aimed at helping a person achieve personal goals or dreams. At ChildFirst, our ABA practitioners help set measurable, reachable outcomes in order to create socially significant growth in the people with which we work.
We practice compassionate ABA Therapy, which involves caregivers in the process and puts the child’s needs first. Essentially, we build new skills through three simple stages:
We break down skills
into easier steps.
We give your child many opportunities to practice each step.
We reward success, which motivates your child to keep trying and improving.
HOW CHILDFIRST IS DIFFERENT
VERBAL BEHAVIOR
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Requesting
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Labeling
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Vocal imitation
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Listener skills
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Asking/answering questions
In short, we help foster your child's independence while supporting your entire family.