ABA therapy

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

ABA is widely recognized as a safe and effective treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. State and federal agencies endorse it, including the U.S. Surgeon General and the New York State Department of Health.

In the last decade, the use of ABA across the country has grown sharply. It helps people with autism live happy and productive lives.

What is the goal of ABA therapy?

The goal of ABA is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning. Successful therapy will:

• Increase language and communication skills
• Improve attention, focus, social skills, memory, and academics
• Decrease problem behaviors

About the ABA program

The ABA program at Big Minds, Tiny Hands is supervised, coordinated, and carried out by highly skilled, experienced staff. This includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts, who have the knowledge, experience, and dedication to produce the best outcome for every child.

All therapy is one-to-one. You can meet with your team every month, with approval from Early Intervention.

What is the role of parents?

We encourage you to take an active role in your child's program. You have many chances to watch and join treatment, and to learn how to help your child use new skills in daily routines.

Our goal is for every child to enjoy and take part in family routines and community activities as much as they can.