Children with autism and other developmental conditions can struggle at home and at school without ongoing support. At Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is available for young children, adolescents, and teenagers, with every program designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Each child receives an individualized plan to improve language and social skills, reinforce positive behaviors, and establish important self-care routines. Call the Davie, Florida, office or visit our Get Started page to begin.
What is ABA therapy?
ABA therapy is based on the science of behavior and learning. The goal of an ABA therapy program is to improve your child’s communication and language skills. Therapy can also enhance a child’s:
- Focus
- Attention
- Memory
- Social skills
Additionally, children who receive ABA therapy can also access resources that help decrease problem behaviors that impact their success at school, home, and in social situations.
Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy provides highly personalized ABA therapy plans for children, teens and young adults up to age 21, designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The therapy team focuses on your child’s specific needs and challenges to provide them with the support they need during critical stages of development.
When should I consider ABA therapy for my child?
The ABA therapy services available at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy are beneficial for kids with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Through ABA therapy, your child can learn how to avoid harmful behaviors and build the skills necessary to succeed academically and socially.
The behavioral therapy team customizes a therapy plan for each child to support their quality of life in ways that are meaningful to them. Your child’s therapist uses evidence-based treatments to help them learn self-care and hygiene strategies, improve communication styles, and strengthen social skills. Therapy can also focus on enhancing your child’s motor skills.
What is involved in ABA therapy?
During your child’s initial ABA therapy session at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy, the team evaluates their skills, interests, challenges, and preferences to develop an intervention plan.
This plan includes various strategies, such as:
Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement involves a system of rewards following positive behaviors. Rewards can include words of affirmation or access to toys that encourage your child to repeat skills and behaviors regularly.
Antecedent, behavior, consequence (ABC)
ABC protocol describes what happens before your child displays a behavior (antecedent) and what occurs after the behavior (consequence). This strategy helps the team understand why certain behaviors happen and how different consequences affect how often your child repeats the behavior.
The team continues to monitor your child’s progress in therapy and make adjustments as needed to support your child’s development.
Call Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy at (954) 708-1661 or visit our Get Started page to begin.