Parents often ask a direct question: Does ABA improve IQ? The short answer is this: Research shows that intensive early Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can lead to measurable increases in IQ scores for some children, particularly when therapy begins early and is delivered...

What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? It is a pattern where everyday demands trigger intense anxiety and a strong need to avoid or resist. It is most often discussed as a profile seen in some autistic people, not a separate diagnosis. In our sessions,...

What is a negative reinforcement in ABA? It means a behavior increases because something unpleasant is removed, reduced, or avoided right after the behavior. It is not punishment. A fast exampleSeatbelt alarm stops after you buckle up. Buckling happens more next time because the...

Do parents attend ABA with siblings? Parents often attend ABA sessions, especially for caregiver training and carryover at home. Siblings may attend sometimes, but it depends on goals, safety, space, and the child’s treatment plan. When parents attendCaregiver participation is...