ABA Therapy
What is our pricing for centre based interventions?
Hourly Consultations are $100. For clients who take more hours, rates vary from $85 onwards.
What is ABA and ABA therapy?
ABA stands for applied behavioral analysis. ABA therapy is a scientific approach identifying environmental variables that influence socially significant behavior and are used to develop individualized and practical interventions. ABA primarily considers antecedents, responses/behaviors and reinforcing consequences together with functions of such behavior. Motivations are explored to shape the behavior.
What are some strengths of ABA therapy for autism?
ABA has shown evidence for improving cognitive ability and adaptive behavior. In a recent review of 11 studies (n=632), Eckes et al. (2023) found that compared to treatment as usual, ABA-based interventions showed medium effects for intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
In an earlier systematic review of 21 studies (n=831), Makrygianni et al. (2018) reported that ABA was effective in improving intellectual abilities (g = 0.740); moderately to very effective in improving communication skills (g = 0.650), expressive-language skills (g = 0.742) and receptive- language skills (g = 0.597); moderately effective in improving non-verbal IQ, adaptive behavior, socialization and daily living skills.
Comment: This is encouraging because cognitive and adaptive domains are important considerations for SPED schools in Singapore. ABA was also found to improve communication, how children express themselves and their understanding. This is also encouraging because communication is often the biggest source of stress for parents
What are important cultural considerations for use of ABA in Singapore?
Studies demonstrating efficacy for ABA involved 25 and 40 hours per week. Thus ABA is premised on intensive hours. There is also insurance coverage in some US states to finance this cost. This is not the usual case in Singapore. As intensity is key for success, we need to have a plan that achieves this. We will work with you on this. Also, financial planning is important. We have some ideas to help you.