The Power of ABA Therapy
At FreshStarts Behavioral Therapy, we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). These aren’t fabricated stories—they are real breakthroughs that our clients and their families have experienced. From fostering independence to enabling meaningful social interactions, ABA therapy changes lives in profound ways.
Real Success Stories:
- Building Communication: A non-verbal client from Spain with a dual diagnosis began speaking English independently.
- Fostering Social Connections: A client who was once completely anti-social now actively participates in after-school programs and engages with peers.
- Expanding Food Preferences: A child who would only drink one specific smoothie now enjoys a variety of foods, including water and waffles.
- Toileting Independence: A client who struggled with generalizing bathroom use now successfully uses public restrooms and school facilities.
- Achieving Literacy: A non-verbal teenage client is now reading sentences and comprehending their meanings independently.
- Replacing Aggression with Communication: A client who used to pinch others now lightly taps their therapist’s arm to gain attention.
- Improved Speech and Pronunciation: A client progressed from using one-syllable words to having full conversations with improved pronunciation.
Everyday Breakthroughs:
- Mastering Daily Tasks: A child who needed prompting to tie their shoes can now do so independently.
- Natural Conversations: A client who once gave short responses now engages in dynamic, natural conversations.
- Peer Interactions: A child who avoided others now plays, calls names, and waves hello to friends during activities.
- Managing Aggression: A client who displayed aggression toward classmates now interacts positively with others.
- Toilet Training Success: A non-verbal client who required physical guidance for toilet training now independently communicates their need to use the bathroom.
- Academic Independence: A student who needed constant prompting to complete tasks now proactively writes in their agenda and completes work on their own.
- Feeding Breakthroughs: A child with feeding challenges transitioned from licking food to finishing a full meal without tantrums.
- Behavioral Progress: Behaviors that once occurred 40 times per hour now occur only 0-2 times per hour, thanks to consistent intervention and team collaboration.
The FreshStarts Difference:
Every milestone, no matter how small, paves the way for greater achievements. Whether it’s maintaining eye contact, having conversations, or forming friendships, each breakthrough reinforces our commitment to delivering real results.
Why ABA Therapy Works
ABA therapy focuses on understanding behavior patterns and using evidence-based strategies to create meaningful change.
It prioritizes building skills that enhance independence, communication, and social interaction.
At FreshStarts, our Breakthrough Leaders and Teams work collaboratively to customize programs for each child’s unique needs, ensuring measurable progress.
