Here is a general list of how to get an ABA program for a child with autism started. 1) Read, Watch, Learn Educate yourself and learn what exactly a quality ABA program entails. As with any field there are a range of professionals and you want to make sure you choose the right one that is going to provide your child with an effective, ethical program. Know what you are looking for before you go to the next step. Here is a post where I list the resources I always refer new p

Most of the families I work with are African or expatriate families living abroad who have had little to no exposure to ABA before meeting me. They are hungry for information on applied behavior analysis and want to learn all they can before starting the program for their child. Here are some great resources to familiarize yourself with before starting an ABA program for a child with autism. 1) The Verbal Behavior Approach by Mary Lynch Barbara This book is written by a Mo