What is ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based practice that uncovers the relationships between behavior and the environment. Techniques in ABA therapy help develop social skills, effective communication, life skills, and reduce maladaptive behavior. At ARC, we take pride in our lasting connections with families, aiming to increase independence and improve overall quality of life.

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an individualized, comprehensive therapy. During ABA, caregivers and clients collaborate with the therapy team to identify goals that are important to them. The team works across all aspects of the client’s life to achieve these goals and enhance their natural abilities. Direct therapy sessions and caregiver trainings are provided in both home and community settings to ensure that the skills gained are long-lasting across environments.

ABA Delivery Style

At ARC, we take the time to listen to the needs of our families. We will create our goals based on interviewing all stakeholders relevant with knowledge of the client, observing behavior in all relevant environments, and conducting a formalized skills and behavior assessment. Following a comprehensive assessment, we will review treatment goals with the family and begin ABA services. The number of ABA hours will be prescribed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) based on individual needs. ABA therapy will be delivered by a Registered Behavior Technician in a 1:1 format and supervised by a BCBA with ongoing caregiver training.

ABA Therapy Serivces Provided

The team at ARC is highly trained in treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, genetic disorders, sleep disorders, and other medical conditions. All services are individually tailored to meet the needs of our families. We celebrate the unique individuals we get the pleasure of servicing, while focusing only on the things important to them. Services are delivered in a safe, comfortable, and fun learning environment at the pace that is right for them. Some skills worked on in ABA include:
Early Language Skills
  • Requesting wants and needs
  • Labeling and naming items in the environment
  • Following directives
  • Motor and vocal imitation of others Requesting information
Daily Living Skills
  • Feeding
  • Chore completion
  • Hygiene
  • Time management
  • Dressing
  • Following a checklist (e.g., self-management)
  • Toilet training
  • Problem solving
Play Skills
  • Independent play
  • Functional use of toys
  • Interactive play
  • Imaginative play
  • Sharing and turn-taking
  • Competitive and collaborative play
  • Playing by other’s rules
Behavior Replacement
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-control
  • Flexibility
  • Self-regulation
  • Functional communication of wants and needs
  • Choosing alternative activities
  • Accepting delays and denials to wants and needs
  • Mindfulness
Social and Communication Skills
  • Responding to social cues
  • Self-regulation
  • Identifying the emotions of self and others
  • Showing empathy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cooperative behavior
  • Perspective taking
  • Anger-management
  • Coping skills
  • Self-advocacy
  • Conversation skills
  • Identifying the interest of others
  • Acknowledging individual differences
  • Forming and maintaining friendship

Our Process

ARC LLC follows a structured process to ensure effective interventions and positive outcomes for individuals for all client's. Start by reaching out, today!
Step 1
Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of individual's strengths, needs, and goals.
Step 2
Treatment Planning
Development of a personalized treatment plan based on the assessment.
Step 3
Intervention
In a 1:1 setting, the therapist works exclusively with the individual, tailoring interventions and goals to that person’s unique needs, strengths, and challenges.
Step 4
Progress Monitoring
Regular monitoring of progress and adjustment of interventions as needed.
Step 5
Parent Involvement
Collaboration with parents and provision of training for carryover of skills at home.