Coaching

For parents of children with autism

When parents first learn about their child’s diagnosis, it can be overwhelming, and they often don’t know what to do next. Many turn to friends, schools, or others who have faced similar situations, following the advice that seems best. There are many therapies out there that promise quick improvements or even total recovery, but only a few are truly based on scientific evidence.

Autism is a complex diagnosis that affects many aspects of a person’s life, and it cannot be “cured” by miracles or short-term treatments. When a young child, especially under the age of 4, consistently receives several hours of quality therapy every day—both at school and at home—there is a much better chance of developing skills that lead to a functional and independent adult life. However, many factors influence this outcome, so every child’s journey is unique.

For adults with autism and ADHD

When we talk about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it’s important to remember that each person diagnosed can be anywhere along a wide spectrum of abilities and challenges. For example, many adults with autism may experience anxiety or feel socially awkward. They might find it difficult to understand social cues and body language from the people around them. Like anyone else, they can fall in love, develop strong interests or fixations, and face setbacks or failures.

For everyone who wants to try the practical methods of ABA

ABA is widely known for supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but its methods are actually used in over 300 different fields. These include Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), human resources, law enforcement agencies like the FBI and police, airports, aviation safety, rehabilitation for conditions such as cerebral palsy, schools, and even sports.

ABA techniques can be applied to almost every area of life. Whether you want to lose weight, improve organizational skills, prevent problems through early training, build communication or self-management skills, or start exercising at home or the gym—ABA has effective strategies to help. It’s especially helpful for people who struggle to begin behaviors that could significantly improve their health and quality of life.

Imagine you have neck pain and go for a massage. You expect the therapist to adapt their technique to focus more on your problem areas, not just follow a rigid routine. That’s how I work too. In ABA, we carefully consider each person’s unique environment and behaviors, adapting the approach to fit their specific needs.

William Heward, Thomas Critchfield and comp, May 2022, ABA from A to Z: Behavior Science Applied to 350 Domains of Socially Significant Behavior