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Should my child receive speech or occupational therapy alongside ABA?
Children often benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that includes ABA, Speech Therapy (SLP), and Occupational Therapy (OT). Each therapy targets specific areas of development: ABA focuses on learning, behavior, and functional skills; SLP supports communication and language; and OT addresses sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living routines.
When these therapies work together, they reinforce one another. For example, improving sensory regulation through OT can make learning in ABA more effective, while communication goals developed with an SLP can be practiced and strengthened during ABA sessions.
Collaboration across disciplines creates a cohesive plan, promotes generalization of skills, and accelerates meaningful developmental growth.
Examples
- An SLP introduces a communication system that ABA therapists reinforce throughout daily routines.
- An OT provides sensory strategies that help a child remain regulated and more receptive during ABA sessions.
When to Seek Support
Seek support if your child shows challenges in communication, sensory processing, motor skills, or daily routines, as these areas often benefit from combined therapeutic approaches.
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