ABA therapy for a 2-year-old focuses on building essential skills in a fun and engaging way. At this age, the therapy is often play-based, using toys, games, and interactive activities to teach skills like communication, social interaction, and following simple instructions.
Therapists work on foundational skills such as making eye contact, imitating actions, identifying objects, and responding to their name. Positive reinforcement, like praise or rewards, is used to encourage desired behaviors. The goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where the child feels motivated and supported.
Sessions are typically short to match a young child’s attention span, and therapists use a highly individualized approach to meet each child’s unique needs. Parents are often involved, learning strategies they can use at home to reinforce skills and create consistency.
ABA therapy for 2-year-olds is designed to promote long-term development, focusing on early intervention to set the stage for future success.
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https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-children-autism
https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis
https://childmind.org/article/controversy-around-applied-behavior-analysis/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9458805/
https://reframingautism.org.au/a-parent-reflects-on-their-childs-aba-journey-part-2/