ABA families
ABA therapy is a family affair
Autism affects family relationships. Family dynamics are affected by so many factors: work schedules, single parenting, siblings, blended families, economics, health and the list goes on. When autism comes into your life these dynamics are all affected. The effects can have positive influences making the family stronger, closer, smarter and a greater appreciation for life’s joys. Autism can also add challenges such as creating safe environments, entrusting others for care and advice, greater demands on your time, managing severe behaviors, medical needs and many more tests of your fortitude.
Expectations
Engaging in ABA therapy is crucial for families of children with autism, as it provides structured support to develop communication, social, and daily living skills tailored to each child’s unique needs. By participating in ABA, families not only help their children make meaningful progress but also learn strategies to reinforce positive behaviors in everyday situations. This collaborative approach empowers families to play an active role in their child's growth, leading to a more inclusive and supportive environment both at home and in the community.
Training
Keystone Achievements will provide ongoing ABA training created for parents. We do not view training as optional or we would be saying it is optional for your child to receive the best care or marginal care. When we all apply the techniques throughout your child’s daily life they will conquer their challenges, they will grow more confident, they will become more independent, they will continuously learn, and the entire family will benefit.
Goals
Our goal is to improve the life of your child by giving them skills to have fewer moments of frustration, the means to communicate their needs, understanding why other people act the way they do, the appropriate response when encountering various situations, learning respect, and being proud of their unique qualities. Our goal is not achievable without the parents or caregivers committing to learning and utilizing the techniques for your child to receive constant and consistent positive reinforcement to use the skills they are being taught. You have to be committed to expanding your toolbox of skills to overcome the challenges of autism.
“Having ABA therapy for my son at Keystone has been incredibly helpful for both him and me. It has allowed us to understand certain behaviors and provided strategies to correct or work through them for better outcomes. Now in 3rd grade, he is doing amazing. I never thought he would be able to attend school, but thanks to Keystone, he is now well-prepared for school. The program has been instrumental in teaching him what to do and what is expected of him in the school environment.”