ABA / Behavioural Therapy
Behavioural therapy helps children build everyday skills and reduce behaviours that get in the way of learning, playing, and family life.
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy uses structured behavioural techniques to encourage positive behaviours and reduce those that interfere with learning or socialising. It is widely recognised for its effectiveness, especially in autism therapy, where it helps children build social, communication, and life skills.
Sessions are structured, caring, and entirely individual. Skills are broken into small, achievable steps. Progress is measured and shared with you in plain language, so you see change week by week.
Conditions treated
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD / ADD
- Challenging behaviour, including frequent meltdowns or aggression
- Difficulties with attention, routines, and transitions
- Social and play skill development
- Slow learners
- Specific Learning Disability (SLD / NLD)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down syndrome
Our approach
Understand the why
Behaviour is communication. We start by observing carefully and talking with you, so we understand what sits behind the behaviour before we try to change it.
Small steps, celebrated
Big goals are broken into small, teachable steps. Your child experiences success often, which is what keeps them motivated.
Parents as partners
You are shown exactly how to respond and practise at home, so progress does not stop when the session ends.
What to expect
Initial consultation
We listen to what daily life looks like for your family — the hard moments and the good ones — and meet your child without pressure.
Assessment and plan
Structured observation becomes a written plan: the skills we will build and the behaviours we will gently reduce, with clear measures.
Regular sessions
Consistent, structured sessions, with parent guidance woven in so strategies carry over to home and school.
Review and adjust
Progress data is shared with you in plain language, and goals are updated as your child grows.
Meet the therapist
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Common questions about aba / behavioural therapy
Is ABA only for children with autism?
No. The same principles help any child who needs support with behaviour, attention, routines, or learning new skills. The plan is always built around the individual child.
Will my child be forced to do things?
No. Modern behavioural therapy is built on positive reinforcement — children learn because they are motivated and successful, never because they are frightened or punished.
How involved do parents need to be?
Very — and that is a good thing. Short, regular practice at home is what turns session progress into everyday change. We show you exactly what to do.
Not sure if aba / behavioural therapy is the right fit?
That's exactly what a consultation is for. Tell us what you've noticed, and we'll tell you honestly what we think.