Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why ABA?

A: Applied Behavior Analysis is the only from of intervention for children on the autism spectrum that has been proven effective by research. It is data-driven. Strategies and techniques are adapted quickly and efficiently to ensure optimal learning.

Q: Why early intervention?

A: When intervention begins early, differences in skills between children with language and social deficits and their neurologically typical peers is less pronounced. Research shows that children who receive intervention before age five make significantly greater gains than children who receive the same therapy after age five.

Q: For how long will my child need intensive therapy?

A: Every child progresses at his or her own rate. However, most of our clients receive therapy for 2-3 years. Many of our clients then join their peers in the regular education classroom.

Q: How many hours of therapy should my child receive?

A: We recommend 20-30 hours per week, depending on the age of the child.

Q: How long is each session?

A: Sessions usually last for two hours.

Q: Where does the therapy take place?

A: Most therapy sessions and parent training sessions take place in your home. Sessions with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst running your child's program take place at our site in SE Portland.

Q: Who runs the therapy sessions?

A: The Behavior Analyst supervising the program usually runs one session per week. All other sessions are run by our behavioral therapists.

Q: What other services do you provide?

A: Behavior Analysts can provide program evaluations, comprehensive assessments, and school and transition consultation.

		Therapy Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why ABA? A: Applied Behavior Analysis is the only from of intervention for children on the autism spectrum that has been proven effective by research. It is data-driven. Strategies and techniques are adapted quickly and efficiently to ensure optimal learning. Q: Why early intervention? A: When intervention begins early, differences in skills between children with language and social deficits and their neurologically typical peers is less pronounced. Research shows that children who receive intervention before age five make significantly greater gains than children who receive the same therapy after age five. Q: For how long will my child need intensive therapy? A: Every child progresses at his or her own rate. However, most of our clients receive therapy for 2-3 years. Many of our clients then join their peers in the regular education classroom. Q: How many hours of therapy should my child receive? A: We recommend 20-30 hours per week, depending on the age of the child. Q: How long is each session? A: Sessions usually last for two hours. Q: Where does the therapy take place? A: Most therapy sessions and parent training sessions take place in your home. Sessions with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst running your child's program take place at our site in SE Portland. Q: Who runs the therapy sessions? A: The Behavior Analyst supervising the program usually runs one session per week. All other sessions are run by our behavioral therapists. Q: What other services do you provide? A: Behavior Analysts can provide program evaluations, comprehensive assessments, and school and transition consultation.