Effective therapists do not interact with children in a robotic manner. The establish strong positive bonds with the children, and their interactions typically include many varied forms of reinforcement. Intensive ABA separates a child from his family ABA invites family participation, and this leads to a feeling of empowerment. Participation in therapy establishes positive and interactive relationships. ABA is too demanding Children with autism thrive on structure, and structure is a key feature of any good program.
Progress depends on intensity as measured by the frequency of learning opportunities.
Studies have shown that parents of children in ABA perceive themselves as less stressed. The goal of ABA is to teach children how to learn from the natural environment. The curriculum represents a pyramid of individual target skills which are eventually combined to form more complex skills. The opportunity to have fun and to play are key features of ABA programs. The goal of ABA is to enable the child to experience the greatest degree of participation in the natural environment.