There is no fixed length of time for ABA because each child’s needs and developmental goals are different. Therapy is meant to support the child until they acquire and consistently use the skills needed for greater independence at home, school, and in the community.

As skills improve and generalize, therapy hours are gradually reduced. Some intensive programs last around two years, but this varies widely depending on progress, family resources, and the level of support required for long-term success.
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The focus is on helping the child transition into less restrictive environments and reducing services when they are no longer needed—not keeping them in therapy indefinitely.

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• A child begins with intensive hours and gradually moves to a lower schedule as communication skills improve.
  
• A family shifts from clinic-based sessions to mostly parent-led routines as independence increases.