Understanding patterns
Looking at what happens before and after behaviours and what the child may be communicating or trying to achieve.
Behaviour therapy · ABA-informed support · Sarjapur
Understand the behaviour. Build useful skills.
Behaviour can communicate a need, a difficulty, a sensory response or a gap in skills. At Edelweizz, behaviour support starts by understanding the context and identifying practical goals that improve everyday participation.
Ask about behaviour supportWhat behaviour support may work on
Communication
Building more useful ways to express needs, request help, make choices and participate in routines.
Regulation and transitions
Developing supports and skills that may make changes, waiting and everyday routines more manageable.
Everyday independence
Teaching practical skills in small, understandable steps when the child needs structured support.
How ABA fits into our approach
ABA-informed strategies may be used when appropriate, but the programme is not chosen before understanding the child. Goals, teaching methods, reinforcement and parent involvement should be explained clearly, with the child's comfort and meaningful daily outcomes considered throughout.
Questions parents ask about behaviour therapy
Is behaviour therapy only for autism?
No. Behaviour support may be relevant when a child has difficulty with routines, communication, regulation or learning useful skills. The reason for referral matters more than a label alone.
Will parents be told what strategies are being used?
Yes. Parents should understand the goals and methods and have space to share what is realistic and respectful at home.
Does behaviour therapy mean stopping every difficult behaviour?
No. The aim is to understand why a behaviour is happening and build safer, more useful skills and supports, not simply suppress behaviour without context.
How do we know whether ABA is appropriate?
That depends on assessment, goals and family priorities. Ask what will be taught, how progress will be measured and how the child's comfort and communication are included.
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