re: ABA at home or at school

[Guest guest]

I would think both seeing that the school you have visited seems to

have a good program! I might be hesitant if otherwise. ABA/VB could

be a 24/7 program. What I mean is when your child is at home...any

interaction with him/her could be a learning experience, be it

language or just everyday stuff...running programs/ drills or

leisurely down time....teaching the how's and why's that so much of

the children 'just don't get'. As your child get's older you can

explain differently. While in school..school situations will be

presented..this is something that is difficult to replicate at home.

Schedules will be followed, specials (eg; field trips, presentations,

plays) will occur, learning to take directions from other adults, and

the 'oh so important' social situations can be worked on. Friendships

can be fostered...nothing is nicer than for your child to be asked to

come to a peers birthday party. You can meet other parents who can

hopefully be 'emphathic' to your situation and take an active

interest in your child. Possibly there maybe a Parent/Teacher Assoc.

for Special Needs that you might want to become part of. I hope this

helps with your decision.

Beverly A.B.A.Therapist, Uxbridge Schools, MA