What is the typical duration of ABA therapy?

Most children attend 10–25 hours per week. Early learners may need up to 40 hours initially, tapering as skills improve.

Can ABA be combined with other therapies?

Yes. We often integrate speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education within our ABA framework.

Is parental involvement mandatory?

Active parent participation triples the speed of progress. We ask families to commit to at least one hour of practice per day.

How soon will we see progress?

Some children show gains in two weeks; most families notice meaningful change within 6–8 weeks.

What qualifications do your ABA therapists have?

All programs are supervised by a BCBA. Therapy is delivered by Registered Behaviour Technicians (RBTs) with 40+ hours of specialised training.

How early should my child start ABA therapy, and is there an age limit?

Research strongly supports that early intervention often leads to better outcomes in **Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Autism**. Many experts recommend starting ABA therapy as soon as a child receives an autism diagnosis or shows significant signs of developmental delay, ideally before age 5. Early intervention can capitalise on the brain's greater plasticity during early childhood. However, there is no definitive "age limit" for ABA therapy to be beneficial. **Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for Autism** principles and techniques can be adapted and effectively applied to older children, adolescents, and even adults with autism to teach new skills, address challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life. The goals and approaches may differ based on age and individual needs, but positive change is achievable at any stage.

Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapy at Cadabams CDC

If you are a parent looking for evidence-backed ways to help your child communicate, learn new skills, and cope better at home and school, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a name you have probably come across. At Cadabams CDC, ABA is more than an acronym; it is a structured yet flexible approach that turns everyday moments into powerful learning opportunities for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, developmental delays, and other behavioural concerns.

Overview of Applied Behaviour Analysis at Cadabams CDC

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied Behaviour Analysis is a science that studies how behaviour works, how learning takes place, and how behaviours can be changed for the better. At Cadabams CDC, we translate this science into practical strategies that fit your child’s age, interests, and goals. Every action—from making eye contact to completing homework—is broken into small, teachable steps and reinforced until the skill is mastered.

Core Characteristics of Evidence-Based ABA

Data-driven decisions: Every session is tracked, graphed, and reviewed to ensure progress is real and measurable.
Individualisation: No two children receive the same plan; goals evolve as your child grows.
Parent partnership: Caregivers are trained to reinforce new behaviours at home, school, and in the community.
Focus on functional skills: Each goal is tied to daily living, communication, or social interaction.

Our ABA Therapy Methods & Techniques

Cadabams CDC uses a blend of proven ABA techniques to keep learning engaging and effective.

Discrete Trial Training (DTT)

DTT breaks complex skills into short, clear “trials” that include:

A prompt or question
Your child’s response
Immediate positive reinforcement

This structured format is ideal for teaching foundational skills such as matching colours, imitating sounds, or identifying emotions.

Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

NET takes learning out of the clinic and into real-life settings—your kitchen, the park, or the supermarket. By embedding goals into play and daily routines, children generalise skills faster and stay motivated.

Verbal Behavior Intervention

Language is more than words; it is about why we communicate. Verbal Behaviour Intervention focuses on:

Mands (requests) – “I want juice.”
Tacts (labels) – “That’s a dog.”
Intraverbals (conversation) – answering “What did you do at school?”

Pivotal Response Treatment

PRT targets “pivotal” areas such as motivation and self-management. When a child initiates conversation or problem-solves independently, other skills often improve without direct teaching.

Benefits Your Child Can Achieve

Improved Communication Skills

First words or more complex sentences
Better understanding of gestures and facial expressions
Increased spontaneous requests and comments

Enhanced Social Interaction

Turn-taking in games and conversations
Eye contact and joint attention
Friendships built on shared interests

Reduction in Challenging Behaviours

Tantrums, self-injury, or repetitive actions are replaced with functional alternatives.
Strategies are proactive, respectful, and never punitive.

Greater Independence in Daily Living

Dressing, brushing teeth, and toileting routines
Following multi-step instructions at school
Pre-vocational tasks like sorting or packing a bag

How Our ABA Program Works

Initial Assessment & Goal Setting

A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) meets your family, observes your child, and reviews reports from paediatricians or psychologists. Together, you set 3–5 priority goals for the next 3–6 months.

Individualized Behaviour Plan Design

Your child’s plan includes:

Target skills broken into weekly objectives
Reinforcers that truly motivate (songs, bubbles, iPad time)
Prompt-fading strategies so help is gradually reduced

Ongoing Data Collection & Temporal Tracking

Therapists collect data in real time using tablets. Graphs are reviewed every two weeks; if progress stalls, the plan is tweaked the same day.

Family Training & Home Program Support

Parents attend weekly or fortnightly coaching sessions. You receive:

Step-by-step video models
Troubleshooting guides for tricky routines like bedtime or grocery shopping
WhatsApp support for quick questions

Who Can Benefit from ABA?

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ABA is considered the gold standard for ASD, supporting communication, social, and self-help milestones.

ADHD

Techniques such as token boards and self-monitoring systems help children stay on task and follow instructions.

Developmental Delays

Early intensive ABA can narrow the gap between your child’s current abilities and age-expected skills.

Other Behavioural Concerns

Aggression, feeding issues, or severe anxiety can all be addressed with function-based ABA strategies.

ABA vs Other Behaviour Therapies

Feature	ABA	CBT	Floortime
Primary Focus	Observable behaviour change	Thoughts & emotions	Emotional & relational development
Structure	High	Moderate	Low
Data Use	Continuous	Periodic	Minimal
Parent Role	Coach & co-therapist	Supportive listener	Play partner
Best For	Skill-building, reducing problem behaviour	Older kids with anxiety, depression	Early social-emotional engagement

Pros & Cons in a nutshell

ABA: Highly measurable, but requires consistent practice.
CBT: Great for self-talk issues, less effective for language delays.
Floortime: Builds warm relationships, may progress slower for academic skills.