Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Autism Spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that affects an individual’s behaviours, ability to communicate and social aspects of life. Autism arises in all ethnic, racial and socio-economic groups. Autism is commonly detected and diagnosed at a young age. However, it can at times not be detected until adulthood. Autism is considered a spectrum disorder as there are vast variations in the effects on different individuals. Autism affects all individuals differently which is why implementing personalized treatment plans is of great importance. As those with ASD reach different stages of life, their experiences on the spectrum change.
Applied behaviour analysis is a scientific evidence-based behaviour therapy method that has been used since the 1960s to help individuals with autism and related developmental disorders. ABA therapy can be adapted to meet the needs of each unique individual. It can be implemented on a one-on-one basis or through group instruction. ABA can be applied across many settings and teaches skills that are useful in everyday life.
Individuals affected by autism often struggle with social and interpersonal relationships, communication, sensory development and functional life skills. ABA therapy aims to increase language and communication skills. It is used to improve attention and memory, encourage social skills, assist in academic learning and decrease problem behaviours.
The Board-Certified Behaviour Analysis designs and directly oversees the individualized treatment program for each child. Assessments are used to identify your child’s unique and specific needs to determine the services required to effectively treat your child.
| Adaptive Skills | Academic Skills | Cooperation Skills | Communication Skills | Social Play and Leisure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Training | Increase Motivation To Complete Homework | Following Instructions | Requesting Items | Playing Properly With Toys Independently |
| Hand Washing | Developing Homework Skills | Following Routines | Asking For Help | Playing Properly With Toys With Siblings/parents |
| Getting Dressed | Math | Sharing Activities | Initiating Conversations | Developing A Leisure Time Routine |
| Eating Skills | Reading | Group Activities | Commenting | Playing Appropriately Next To Peers Or With Peers |
| Preparing Simple Meals | Writing | |||
| Independent Workstation |
About
At ABA COMPASS Behavior Therapy Services Inc. We work with families, schoolteachers, physicians and different professionals to get our goals achieved.
We at ABA COMPASS Behavior Therapy Services Inc, strongly believe that parent involvement is key to the child’s success in the learning process and therefore, we meet with our families regularly to address our plan improvement and our other current concerns. We work collaboratively with parents and caregivers, providing them with the tools they need to help children learn fundamental life skills to flourish in different settings and with different individuals.
