FAQ’s

ABA is widely recognized for teaching social, communication, academic, and daily living skills.

We implement strategies to reduce challenging behaviors (disobedience, tantrums, aggression, impulsiveness, etc.) and teach alternative skills.

We facilitate the development of functional skills, both verbal and speech (SLI, stuttering, articulation problems, etc.).

We will work on the skills necessary to interact effectively with others.

Teaching activities of daily living such as toileting, dressing, eating (food selection), personal hygiene, sleep habits, among others.

We adapt strategies to address difficulties with academic and para-academic skills (dyslexia, dysgraphia, problems with logical-mathematical reasoning), as well as in contexts related to Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, etc.

It is worth noting that although we have focused mainly on children and families, ABA techniques have proven to be useful not only for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, but they have also been used effectively to improve eating habits, physical exercise, language learning, sports performance, animal training, or work efficiency, among many other applications.

The ideal number of therapy sessions varies according to each child’s individual needs. Although there is no mandatory minimum, research shows that more therapy sessions enhance learning and skill development.

Generally, a frequency ranging from 2 to 20 hours per week is recommended, allowing for treatment to be tailored to improve key areas such as communication, social skills, and autonomy.

The frequency and duration are adjusted to the needs and goals of each child and family. However, the minimum session length is 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the recommended number of sessions is usually at least two per week.

At ABA, we prioritize interventions in natural and functional environments, according to each child’s goals. This may include our center, their home, schools, and more.

We also work in other natural contexts, such as parks, streets, hair salons, dental clinics, karate classes, and other community settings, depending on the objectives we want to address and with the aim of generalizing the skills learned to daily life.

The choice of location will depend on the child’s needs, family circumstances, the characteristics of the school they attend, and availability at ABA Lava. Our goal is to ensure that learning is meaningful and transferable to different contexts, promoting the child’s autonomy and well-being.

The 1:1 format in ABA means that the child works individually with a single therapist during each session.

“ABA intervention is implemented in a 1:1 format to address each child’s unique needs, strengths, preferences, and learning pace. This personalized approach allows the therapist to adapt strategies, offer ongoing support, and immediately reinforce each step forward, ensuring that the skills learned are meaningful and functional. This evidence-based approach facilitates ongoing assessment of progress and precise adjustments to the intervention, maximizing results.”

The duration of ABA therapy is personalized and depends on each child’s needs, goals, and pace of progress. There is no fixed timeframe; in some cases, intensive and prolonged support is required, while in others, goals are achieved in less time. We continually evaluate each case and adjust the intervention plan to ensure effective results, allowing us to adapt to each child’s changing needs. The ultimate goal is to provide each child with the necessary tools to develop autonomy and improve their quality of life.