Benefits of ABA Therapy at Home

ABA therapy is that tried-and-true, research-based, “gold standard” of treatment for children on the autism spectrum. It can take place in a variety of settings. Here are just a few reasons why families often opt for in-home ABA therapy.

The Child’s Natural Environment

Being in their home rather than an office or other setting allows the child to be more at ease from the very first session. This is especially helpful for children who are new to therapy as well as children who are on a very intensive track of therapy, involving as many as 40 hours of therapy each week.

Preferred Reinforcers

Besides being more comfortable in their own residence, the child also has access to all their preferred reinforcers when therapy takes place at the home. Reinforcement is a huge component of ABA therapy, and it is most effective when the items used to reinforce target behaviors are highly preferred by the child. In addition, much of this therapy is accomplished through play, so the child’s favorite toys and activities can easily be put to use in the home.

Skill Generalization

As new skills are developed in ABA therapy, the goal is that the child will begin to apply these skills in new environments and with different people and stimuli. This is referred to as skill generalization. When the skill first takes root in the child’s most influential environment and with the most important people in their life—family members—they are much more likely to generalize that skill to new settings and people.

Parent Training

With in-home ABA therapy, the parent can easily observe sessions and learn firsthand how to interact with their child in a way that will support the progress being made in therapy. Some of the best therapy outcomes occur when parents participate in this way.

Convenience

Finally, in this day and age of busy schedules and on-the-go lifestyles, ABA therapy at home is simply a convenient option for many families! 

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