ABA therapy is one of the most researched interventions for children with autism — but most parents don't know what it actually looks like until they're already in the middle of it. This guide breaks down what ABA really is, what happens inside a session, what skills it targets beyond behavior, and why parent involvement is the piece that makes everything else stick.
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