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Empowering Children to Learn, Grow, and Thrive – One Positive Step at a Time.
Evidence-Based Behavior Support to Bring positive behavioral change
Children with developmental or behavioral challenges often experience difficulty with communication, social skills, challenging behaviors, daily routines and academic difficulty. These struggles can be overwhelming for both the child and the family.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientifically validated approach to manage difficult behaviors using principles of behavior to improve the targeted behavior.
Dr. Sathiya Ganesan, Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, integrates ABA Therapy to teach skills, reduce problem behaviors, and improve quality of life.
Understanding ABA Therapy
Shaping Positive Behaviours Through Structured, Reward-Based Strategies
ABA is a goal-driven therapy that focuses on teaching communication skills, social skills, daily routine and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning or social engagement. It is most widely used for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders.
ABA therapy supports children facing:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD with behavioral problems
- Speech and communication difficulty
- Social skill deficits
- Repetitive or aggressive behaviours
- Difficulties with routine
- Acade,ic difficulty
The goal is enhanced learning in all environment and understanding the behavior better to regulate the behavior of the child.
Signs a Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy
- Meltdowns, tantrums, anger outbursts
- Difficulty making eye contact
- Communication through verbal and non-verbal gestures
- Learn to follow instructions
- Reduce repetitive behavior like hand flapping
- To get adjusted to new environment
- Promote peer play
- Toilet training, self help skills like dressing, bathing, etc.,
Dealing with behaviors that only interferes with the learning and daily activities.
What Happens in ABA Therapy?
ABA Therapy involves:
- Identifying specific target needs
- Breaking down into smaller steps
- Using appropriate reinforcements
- Graph charting to show before, during and after therapy for tracking progress
- Tailor made approach
Sessions are highly personalized and may take place:
- Individual sessions with behavior therapist
- Teaching strategies to care-givers.
- In children’s every day setting like home, school, play area.
Key Benefits of ABA Therapy
- Improve communication skills, social skills
- Daily activities like dressing, bathing, toilet needs
- Reduced difficult behaviors like tantrums, meltdowns, anger outbursts
- Emotional regulation
- Peer play and social integration
- Academic learning
ABA creates a structured, supportive environment where children learn how to succeed, step by step.
Integrating ABA with Holistic Child Psychiatry
Dr. Sathiya Ganesan ensures ABA is part of a broader care model, especially for children with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Intellectual disabilities
- Speech disorder
- Anxiety and mood disorder
Holistic approach includes ABA with Occupational therapy, Speech therapy and Psychiatric care.
Parental Involvement and Home Coaching
Parents are central to ABA success. Dr Sathiya Ganesan’s approach includes:
- Training parents
- Weekly targets and achievements
- Daily routine charts
- Reinforcement plans
- Maintaining predictable and consistent routines
- Generalizing response in all settings across school, home.
Optimizing care through holistic approach is the goal
School Collaboration and Behavioral Planning
Dr. Ganesan coordinates with schools to:
- Train teachers according to the child’s needs focused on school needs, behavior challenges
- Provide modules of responsibilities and reinforcements
- Tracking development support
- Academic support with help of special educators
Team efforts of special educator, class teachers, tutors, caregivers is encouraged
Online Consultations and ABA Planning Support
While ABA is primarily delivered in person, Dr. Sathiya Ganesan offers online consultations for:
- Initial behavioral assessments
- Lists of target behavior and target plans
- Caregiver training
- Teacher training
- Therapy progress monitoring
Why Choose Dr. Sathiya Ganesan for ABA-Based Behavioral Care?
With expertise in child psychiatry, behavior analysis, and neurodevelopmental care, Dr. Sathiya Ganesan ensures that ABA is:
- Personalized approach
- Child friendly
- Integrated models for regulating emotions and behavior
- Caregiver approaches
- Home based models
Build Skills. Reduce Struggles. Grow with Confidence.
If your child is facing behavioural or developmental challenges, ABA Therapy can help. Contact Dr. Sathiya Ganesan today to begin a personalised, supportive therapy plan that fosters long-term growth and independence.
Is ABA therapy only for children with autism?
While most commonly used for Autism Spectrum Disorder, ABA can also benefit children with ADHD, developmental delays, speech difficulty, emotional and and behavioral problems.
How long does ABA therapy take?
The duration depends on each child’s needs. Some benefit from short-term plans, while others may need longer support.
Does ABA involve punishment?
No. Modern ABA emphasizes on reinforcements.
Can ABA be done at home?
Yes. Many strategies are taught to work in home based settings.
How is ABA different from other therapies?
ABA is a scientifically validated approach delivered by certified behavioral therapists.
