As a parent, it can be challenging to know when your child may benefit from applied behavior analysis therapy, or ABA therapy. At Two Hearts ABA Therapy, we specifically tailor to the individual needs of children and can help them to develop the necessary skills to improve their behavior. Several signs may indicate that your child may benefit from children’s ABA therapy; here are four signs to look out for.
4 Signs Your Child May Need Behavior Therapy
School Refusal
School refusal is a real challenge for many children as it can interfere with academic and social development. Your child could be avoiding school, not doing their assignments, or not participating in school activities because of underlying anxiety or other disorders. Through positive reinforcement, ABA therapists work on helping children identify the underlying causes of their school refusal, and provide strategies for overcoming it.
Getting In Trouble
If you notice your child is consistently getting in trouble at school or home, there may be an underlying behavioral disorder causing them to act out. Through ABA therapy, behavior therapists can determine why a child acts a certain way and use therapy techniques to improve negative behavior patterns.
Trouble Connecting with Peers
If your child tends to connect with adults rather than children in their age group, they could be showing signs of lagging skills. Lagging skills are skills your child should have at their current developmental level, but are struggling to reach their potential. Through this type of therapy, children can learn to create meaningful relationships with their peers and learn how to healthily and productively interact with others.
Overreacting
Applied behavior analysis therapy is a well-known form of therapy that helps children who have difficulty regulating their emotions, such as those who are prone to overreacting. ABA therapy has been proven to be effective in teaching children the skills needed to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Our certified behavioral therapists at Two Hearts will help children learn to control their reactions and gain an understanding of how to respond to different situations.
Children’s ABA therapy is a powerful tool for helping children with a range of behavior and learning difficulties. By breaking down complex skills into smaller and more achievable goals, children’s ABA therapy helps children to gain independence and confidence and make progress in communication, social, and academic skills. If you think your child can benefit from this type of therapy, contact Two Hearts ABA Therapy today!