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At Caravel Autism Health, we are committed to providing compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. Our approach to ABA is deeply rooted in empathy and a personalized touch, ensuring that each individual receives care that respects specific strengths and challenges. Our behavior analysts utilize evidence-based strategies and procedures from peer-reviewed research to ensure the highest standard of care, and they employ PathTap™, our proprietary outcomes platform, for ongoing evaluation and adjustment of treatment plans. By continuously monitoring progress and incorporating feedback from the analyzed data, we can provide interventions that remain effective and relevant and ensure a compassionate approach to ABA therapy that empowers children and helps them achieve their fullest potential.

Yes. ABA providers work with the person with autism and their circle of support to learn what is important to them over different points in time. For example,

• for a toddler, this may be learning to speak or point;
• for a tween, this could be learning how to safely walk in a parking lot or take turns playing video games with peers;
• for a teenager, this could be learning how to navigate social media or practicing healthful hygiene.

ABA providers celebrate each individuals unique identity and personality and incorporate personal preferences throughout therapy.

No. Safety, dignity, and personal preference are essential components of any ABA program. ABA providers work directly with people with autism to choose meaningful goals. For example, ABA therapists implement programs that can help create awareness of existing societal expectations so that they can make informed choices.

Yes. Choice is an essential part of an ABA program. Providers incorporate choice throughout the therapy process. This begins at intake when an individual and their caregivers work with providers to set goals that are important to them. The incorporation of choice is continually evaluated throughout therapy.

ABA providers teach evidence-based communication skills to people with autism, so they can express their wants and needs, strengthening their ability to advocate and participate in ongoing treatment decisions and person-centered planning. ABA therapy focuses on empowering people with autism to navigate their world and live connected and healthy lives.

No. All recipients of ABA services have a right to receive effective therapy that is free from exploitation. ABA providers who exploit or attempt to use their power to take advantage of individuals with autism should be reported to the appropriate legal or regulatory authorities.

Yes. All science-based health care professions are constantly evolving. ABA is just over a half-century old, and its evolving research findings have increasingly allowed providers to provide more personalized and effective services.

Yes. ABA providers very deliberately consider why clients behave the way they do. An entire methodology known as functional behavior assessment is designed around this basic idea. These reasons are expected to be incorporated into treatment to ensure needs, wants, and preferences are being met.