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Is This Therapy? How ACT in ABA Differs from Psychotherapy
If you’ve heard us talk about Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), you might wonder: “Wait… is this therapy?” It’s a great question — and an important one. Because while ACT was originally developed as a psychological therapy, the way we use it in ABA is very…
Why RFT Matters: Building Language, Thinking, and Meaningful Change
Understanding Psychological Flexibility: What It Is and Why It Matters When your child is struggling — whether it’s with a new routine, a challenging task, or overwhelming emotions — it’s easy to focus on what they can’t do in that moment. But what if the most…
How RFT Builds Language That Grows With Your Child
If you’ve ever wondered how your child moves from learning single words to forming sentences, asking questions, or understanding abstract concepts like “before” and “after,” you’re touching on the essence of Relational Frame Theory…
What Is ACT? Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ABA
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — better known as ACT (pronounced like the word “act”) — is increasingly recognized in the world of ABA as a powerful tool for promoting meaningful, values-driven behaviour change. But despite its name, ACT is not separate from…
Why Today’s ABA Is Different: A Compassionate Evolution
If you’re a parent exploring ABA therapy, you may have mixed feelings — especially if you’ve come across stories from autistic self-advocates, adults who have experienced ABA firsthand, or critics concerned with its past. Those stories matter. They reflect real harm,…
What Is ABA Therapy? Understanding the Basics of Behavioural Science
If you’re exploring therapy options for your child, you may have come across the term Applied Behaviour Analysis, or ABA. But what does it actually mean? ABA is a scientific approach to understanding and improving human behaviour. It focuses on how behaviour is…