Many individuals with autism attend ABA therapy sessions at a clinic, at school or online. But there is also the possibility of getting ABA therapy services at home. Sacramento and other cities in Northern California offer home visits for individuals and families looking to try ABA therapy for autism. Below are some of the benefits of ABA therapy at home Sacramento residents can enjoy:
1. Development of Real-World Skills
When individuals, but especially children, attend an ABA session at a clinic, they are learning behaviors and skills in a modified environment. But the fact is, they aren’t spending the majority of time in their therapist’s office. Having an ABA therapy session at home means learning behaviors and skills relevant to the individual’s daily life. This could be things such as dressing and grooming, chores like washing the dishes or taking out the trash, or social skills like sharing with siblings and passing food at a meal. By providing ABA therapy at home, Sacramento therapists can get a better view of the skills an individual needs to learn first.
2. Intervention of Behaviors in Real Time
Just as the therapist can teach behaviors and skills relevant to the person’s home life, they can also spot triggers that may be the source of interfering behaviors. These triggers can be sights, sounds, smells, a combination of these or something else. They may be obvious or something that is totally overlooked. By observing the individual in their home, an ABA therapist can spot potential triggers and develop a plan for how to limit them, as well as a plan for how the individual may be able to react differently to reduce stress.
3. Less Deviation from Routine
Most individuals with autism thrive in routine. Knowing what to expect each day reduces stress and allows for focus, preparation between activities and familiarity with stimuli. When you travel to another place to attend ABA therapy, there are many unknowns that can interfere with the person’s routine. Things like traffic, road works or an accident may make you late for your appointment or require taking a different route. There may be different people at the clinic speaking at different volumes or wearing triggering perfumes. You may even need to stop at the store or to get gas to or from the appointment. All of these things can add stress that make attending an ABA therapy session a less desirable activity that’s difficult to stick to. A way to reduce this stress is by booking some ABA therapy services at home Sacramento, San Francisco, and other cities across California are home to great ABA clinics that can offer you at home services.
Even if you don’t live in Sacramento or some other Northern California city, there are ABA services you can access. In addition to at home services, many clinics these days offer online or tele-health sessions. These are a great option for individuals who would prefer to attend sessions from the comfort of their home, those who live in remote areas, or those who can’t always make it to their nearest clinic. When searching for an ABA clinic near you, find out what options they have for alternative therapy sessions.
