How Does ABA Therapy Begin?
- kidsabaservices
- Dec 30, 2025
- 1 min read
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): An ABA professional certified by the Behavior Analysts Certification Board
Behavior support plan (BSP): An essential document that outlines which challenging behaviors will be addressed and the strategies that will be used. Also known as a behavior intervention plan (BIP)
Skill acquisition goals: Programs designed to help individuals learn new skills and behaviors.
Once your child is admitted for ABA therapy services, the BCBA will work to create a treatment plan. This process is not the same as a diagnosis, and it differs depending on the ABA therapy provider and the individual’s needs.
In order to create this plan, the BCBA will conduct interviews with stakeholders (parents, caregivers, teachers, etc.), direct observation of the individual across a variety of settings, and perform assessments in order to collect data and determine the best course of action.
ABA therapy takes place in a variety of settings. Because of that, it is important that the treatment plan is tailored to where the individual will be treated. This may be based in a clinic, at home, or in school.
The results of the treatment plan can include the following:
Information obtained from the interviews and assessments
Recommendations for therapy
Transition criteria
Behavior support plan
Skill acquisition goals
Once the treatment plan is created, ABA therapy can officially begin. However, the treatment plan is a living document and can be changed as necessary.
Are you wondering what ABA therapy is like day-to-day?
Learn more about the daily process here.
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