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If you want to bring ABA therapy into the home but don ’ t know where to start , this article should help .
Applied Behavior Analysis ( ABA )

Can Parents do ABA Therapy at Home ?

By Kristina Walsh , BHR

If you want to bring ABA therapy into the home but don ’ t know where to start , this article should help .

ABA therapy , and autism therapy in general , can be expensive , which is why some families choose to take a “ free therapy at home ” approach . In my opinion , ABA therapy doesn ’ t require a ton of skill to perform . It is breaking a behavior down and then rebuilding it with blocks that help it stand strong . You do not need years of schooling , just general knowledge , time , effort , and , to be honest , a ton of patience .

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