Providing Opportunity to Children Impacted by Autism
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) serves as the cornerstone for communicative and social growth for children impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With a commitment to excellence and a focus on transformative learning experiences, our mission is to provide a higher level of ABA care which your child deserves.
Interesting FAQ about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism
How experienced are BCBAs?
Data presented at the California Association for Behavior Analysis Conference (CalABA) in 2025 shows that 51% of all Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in the field have been in that role for 5 or less years. A staggering 81% have been practicing in the field for less than 10 years. The field is quite young and growing at a fast pace due to the increasing need for individuals impacted by Autism.
What is the average age of a BCBA?
Due to ABA being a young field, the average age of a BCBA is 38 years old with a range of 20-89 years of age. ABA journals have been around since 1968, but has become more popular within the last 10 years due to it being one of the most effective treatments to help support individuals diagnosed with ASD.
Why is it hard to get ABA support for my child?
There are roughly 30,000 BCBAs practicing in the field of ABA as of 2025. Currently, there is an estimated 1 million children that have received an ASD diagnosis. To meet demand there would need to be an estimated 100,000 BCBAs available to help support. Given those numbers the field would need a 70% increase in BCBA support to help every child in need.
What is the prevalence rate for ASD?
As of 2025, 1 of 31 (3.2%) of children are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are no patterns identified across racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic groups and ASD is 3 times more prevalent in boys.
Why choose ABA?
ABA is an evidence-based therapy proven to be an effective treatment for individuals impacted by Autism. The core identifiers of an Autism diagnoses are delays in social communication and some maladaptive behavior(s). Both American Psychological Association (APA) and U.S. Surgeon General have recognized it as an evidence-based best practice for treating ASD.
Is ABA a cure for Autism?
As of 2025, there is no cure for Autism. ABA is used as a means to teach communication, social skills, and to reduce maladaptive behavior with individuals impacted by Autism. The skills taught in ABA are used as tools to help your child navigate their neurodivergent journey more successfully.