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What Is a BCBA? Why This Credential Matters for Toddler ABA Therapy

Why is a BCBA Important in ABA Therapy? A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a graduate-level professional certified in behavior analysis. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst can provide behavior-analytic services and supervise professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions. In ABA therapy, the BCBA is usually responsible for […]

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ABA Therapy for Speech Delay: Help Your Toddler Communicate

These skills are often connected to Verbal Behavior Therapy, an ABA approach that focuses on language as the child uses it. For example, a word is not only important because a child can say it. It is important because the child can use it to ask for something, respond to someone, share attention, or participate […]

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How to Choose an ABA Therapy Provider for Toddlers

This ABA provider checklist for parents can help you separate polished marketing from meaningful clinical quality. What to Look for in an ABA Provider: Individualized Care, Not a Script A toddler’s ABA program should not come from a template. What to look for in an ABA provider includes whether the team takes time to understand […]

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ABA Therapy for Toddlers: Why Timing Matters

These skills don’t just help in therapy. They help your child connect with you, participate in preschool, and build the confidence that comes from being understood. The Role Parents Play in Early ABA Therapy ABA therapy for toddlers works best when parents are active partners rather than passive observers. Most quality programs include parent training […]

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How Early Should ABA Therapy Start?

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment explains that early intensive behavioral intervention is an ABA-based approach often used with young children, typically ages 2 to 6, to build language, learning, social, and adaptive skills. Early Intervention ABA Therapy: What Parents Should Look For Early intervention ABA therapy works best when it feels individualized, measurable, […]

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ADOS-2 Testing for Autism Diagnosis – ABA Centers of America

Who Does ADOS-2 Testing? Clinicians who conduct ADOS-2 undergo vigorous training to be qualified to perform the assessment. The clinician administering this test will be a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Speech Therapist, Pediatrician, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. When Was the ADOS-2 developed? Dr. Catherine Lord developed the ADOS-2 along with her colleagues to provide an opportunity to observe […]

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What is Elopement in Autism – ABA Centers of America

What Impact Do Elopement Behaviors Have on Families? When we talk about what is elopement in autism, we also talk about how parents live in constant fear and exhaustion, feeling they must constantly be alert. It is crucial for families struggling with their child’s elopement behavior to ensure they are working with a trained professional […]

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ABA Centers Named to Financial Times “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” List for Second Consecutive Year

Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 2, 2026) – ABA Centers has been named to the Financial Times’ “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list, marking the company’s second consecutive year of recognition among the fastest-growing businesses in North and South America. 2026 Financial Times rankings for ABA Centers: No. 5 overall out of 300 companies No. 2 […]

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ABA Centers Recognized by Inc. Among Southeast’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Third Straight Year

 ABA Centers has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Regionals: Southeast list, ranking No. 15 among the fastest-growing private companies in the region and earning recognition in the Healthcare & Medical category. ABA Centers reported revenue growth of 586% over the two-year measurement period 2022–2024. The annual list honors the most successful independent small businesses driving […]