Early intervention ABA service is a specialized treatment or therapy that
begins during or at preschool age. This includes children 18 months to five
years old. The brain is highly malleable in nature at this stage. This means
that the brain has a large potential to learn compared to when the child is
older. Due to this reason, the earlier the treatment starts, the better the
chance of meaningful progress. It gives an impressive start to your child’s
development. The changes because of early intervention will lead to a better
quality of life.
Benefits of Early Intervention
Autism is a complex disorder, and many children on the spectrum will require
various types of intervention as they grow. Some interventions may be more
relevant at different stages of development than others. Research in autism
has continued to strengthen the fact that early intervention increases the
chances of a positive outcome.
Here are some of the key benefits:
1. Improves your child’s overall development
When your child starts early intervention, it gives them a head start. Your child
is given all the interventions and programs that they would need to “pivot” with
their skills to meet benchmarks on time. Imagine any other medical treatment
– you intervene at the earliest point, and that intervention helps your overall
prognosis.
2. Improves social skills
One of the main areas of deficit with ASD is social skill impairment. This is the
ability to engage with one another and take each other’s perspectives. ABA
services will help your child improve their social skills by helping your child
participate in social activities, learn conversational skills, understand social
cues, and even teach them concepts that are harder to grasp like sarcasm or
comedy.
3. Building Self-Regulation and Resilience in ASD
Children on the autism spectrum often face challenges with managing their emotions and adapting to changes. They usually have strong interests and routines that provide comfort, and disruptions can lead to frustration. Early intervention is crucial in equipping them with essential life skills: self-regulation and coping mechanisms. These tools empower them to navigate situations calmly and build resilience early on.
4. Improves speech, language, and communication skills
Many children with autism have speech and language delays. They may have
difficulties verbally expressing themselves. A speech therapist is typically the
first option when looking to address communication delays, but ABA is a great
option as well! Did you know that ABA providers oftentimes will collaborate
with other service providers such as speech pathologists to create goals that
best work for your child.
5. Improves independent life skills
Independence in performing various activities of daily living is very important
for children with ASD. Much like with speech language therapy collaboration,
your ABA provider can collaborate with a mental health skill building team or
occupational therapist to work on increasing your child’s daily living skills,
independent- living habits, and health and safety skills, all while addressing
motor functioning! It is amazing what all can be addressed with one skill
acquisition program.
6. Strengthens parent-child relationships
Children on the autism spectrum process information differently. They are
neuro diverse, which means their brain works in much different ways than you
may be able to imagine if you are not neurodivergent yourself. Learning about
your child’s world can help you, as a parent, to empathize and connect with
them. Your ABA team can work to train and teach you these topics and skills
via parent training.
7. Improves your child’s overall quality of life
We all want the best for our children. Early intervention ABA makes this
possible for your child and countless others. ABA is here to encourage your
child to achieve their full potential and enjoy the best quality of life.
When children receive the intervention they need at an early age, their skills in
all areas of development improve and your child thrives. If you have concerns
about your child’s development, it is best to seek professional help through a
pediatrician or developmental specialist.
To learn more about the benefits of ABA and Empower ABA’s services visit our website at: www.empoweraba.com or email info@empoweraba.com.