If you’ve been researching ABA, you’ve probably seen conflicting information. Some say it’s only for autism. Others say it fixes everything. I remember a family who came to us for autism services in North Carolina after struggling with daily meltdowns. What changed wasn’t their child’s personality. It was his ability to communicate before reaching overwhelm.
When parents see ABA therapy sessions for the first time, they often notice how structured some moments are and how playful others feel. That difference usually comes down to DTT versus NET. How DTT and NET Are Different in ABA Therapy The main difference between Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching comes down to
Negative reinforcement often sounds scary, but it’s not about being negative or punishing a child. It simply means removing something unpleasant to increase a desired behavior. In ABA therapy, negative reinforcement is a teaching tool, not a discipline method. In simple terms, a behavior increases because something uncomfortable goes away. For example, if a loud
Key Highlights One of the most meaningful things I get to witness in ABA therapy is when a child starts to really notice their own feelings and actions — not because someone told them to, but because they’re beginning to understand themselves. Those little moments of awareness are big steps toward independence. I think back
