ABA therapists for Autism Behaviour Support
How to Help and Support a Autistic Child in the UK
Our UK team of ABA therapists are Child Behaviour Specialists who provide ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) solutions for children and young adults on the Autism spectrum who have difficulties at home and/or in school.
We lead with the principles of Positive Behaviour Support, ensuring the comfort and well-being of every child.
And we believe children and young people on the spectrum offer unique strengths that set them apart.
They often excel in detail-oriented tasks, bringing a fresh perspective to problem-solving.
Displaying unwavering honesty, passion for specific interests, and the ability to remember information for extended periods are just the start of what truly underlines the diverse talents Autistic children bring to the table.
Yet, in our neuro-typical world, Autistic individuals can experience many difficulties as the world does not accommodate their differences.
So it is our mission that our ABA therapists ensure every Autistic child feels happy and safe, and soon to be thriving in today’s society.
Experience the transformative support of our London team of ABA Therapists, dedicated to empowering children on the spectrum who face challenges at home or in school.
We offer online ABA therapy sessions, as well as in-person in the London area.
ABA Therapists for Autism
Autism, also known as ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is regarded as a spectrum disorder that can range from mild to severe.
Autistic people are able to learn and develop key life skills when provided with the right support and treatment plan from one of our ABA therapists.
Early intervention is key for supporting Autistic children and for managing challenging behaviour.
Autism Therapies - Early Child Behaviour Support
With the right support and early intervention, individuals with ASD can lead full and purposeful lives.
However, without effective support, they may have difficulties gaining independence, maintaining a good quality of life, or developing and maintaining appropriate peer relationships and sustaining employment.
ABA therapists allows children with Autism to thrive and aims to support them with the same opportunities as other children.
Early diagnosis and intervention have been found to be effective in teaching children skills such as language, communication, play and social skills.
Our early intervention programs focus on using play as a way of teaching skills. We use the child’s motivations to ensure learning is fun and functional – known as Natural Environment Teaching (NET).
We provide individualised parent training programs that support parents and carers with Positive Behaviour Support strategies, which enables greater confidence in their ability to help their children.
The aim is to teach children more effective communication and emotional skills, leading to more positive interactions, and the ability to self-soothe without harming themselves.
We also offer ABA services to schools, families, LEAs, Independent care providers and charities which support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
How does ABA therapy help Autistic children?
ABA enables Autistic kids to develop language, academic, social and play skills, whilst reducing challenging behaviours and replacing them with positive ones.
Our ABA Therapists examine the reasons behind these challenging behaviours and use Positive Behaviour Support to develop techniques that address the underlying reason behind the behaviour.
We train and hire Board-Certified ABA therapists who lead with empathy, and we only use positive-based practices.
There is a large volume of scientific research studies behind ABA, showing how these techniques can improve communication, social relationships, play, self-care and employment for Autistic individuals.
Some pre-schoolers acquire enough sufficient skills to participate in regular classrooms with little or no additional support.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts the functioning and development of the brain. The causes of autism are unknown. The effects of autism and the severity of symptoms are different in each person; which is why it is referred to as a spectrum.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
With a range of abilities and characteristics, no two individuals appear to be affected in the same way. Generally, ASD is diagnosed in childhood. About 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism according to the Centre for Disease Control and prevention. ASD is three to four times more common in boys than girls.
Autism may affect:
• Interactions with others in social situations: They may have difficulty making friends, understanding relationships and social hierarchies, and difficulty reading facial expressions.
• Communication with others: Individuals with autism may focus the conversation on very few topic areas, using repetitive speech and some have either none or very limited verbal language.
• Repetitive body movements and behaviours: Sometimes referred to as self-stimulatory behaviours, these can include hand flapping, spinning or finger flicking.
• Behavioural presentation: For example, a child or adult may exhibit behaviours that are challenging for others to manage and can affect other people around them.
• Overall development: Children and adults with ASD may be behind peer levels, which can create complex challenges in school and later on life.
How does Autism affect individuals?
What does an ABA therapist do?
We teach communication using the principles of Verbal Behaviour ensuring communication is functional, age-appropriate and taught through play.
We promote independence by teaching self-help skills and age-appropriate functional daily living skills. We plan for generalisation and work programs to decrease prompts as early as possible to ensure individuals are being set up for success and to be as independent as they can be.
We teach life-long skills and behaviours that are important for individuals,as well as their environment, i.e their families and caregivers.
The following scientific evidence-based strategies can support individuals with ASD and other developmental challenges to have greater independence in life.
Applied Behaviour Analysis/Verbal behaviour (ABA/VB)
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Bio-medical/Nutritional Support
