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What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?

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What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?
What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?
What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?
What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?
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The best age to start Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is as early as possible, often between ages 2 and 6, when a child’s brain is developing rapidly and learning new skills comes more naturally. Early intervention allows therapists to build strong foundations in communication, social interaction, and daily living skills, helping children reach milestones faster.

That said, it’s never too late to begin ABA therapy. Older children and even teenagers can make meaningful progress in managing behaviors, improving focus, and developing independence. The key is creating a personalized therapy plan that fits the child’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

Early ABA therapy doesn’t just benefit the child. It supports the entire family by teaching effective strategies for communication and behavior management at home.

At Kids N Heart ABA, we provide compassionate, individualized ABA therapy in North Carolina, helping children of all ages grow with confidence, independence, and joy.

Ready to give your child a strong start? Contact us today!

SOURCE:

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/treatments/early-intervention

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/25197-applied-behavior-analysis

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https://www.quora.com/How-soon-can-families-expect-to-see-progress-with-ABA-Autism-Spectrum-therapy

https://www.cdc.gov/autism/treatment/index.html

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