ABA - what is it?

[farming4]

Hi - some of you may know me and know my ds. He's 4, has epilepsy and possible verbal dyspraxia.

He started ms school yesterday with 15 hrs 1-1 (am only) supplied by the school. Lovely TA who is ABA trained and worked with a very asd child last year.

Anyway had a long chat with her yesterday re her plans for ds and she mentioned she was going to use ABA with him in school. Fine I said and then came home and googled.

Now I'm confused - ds has no autistic traits, is a happy, sociable, outgoing little fella who is nt in every way apart from he has a problem verbalising. Yes he has meltdowns at times but this is due to pure frustration when he can't communicate his need and wants but he's no worse than his brother and sister were at that age.

I'm not sure what I'm asking really - is ABA suitable for this child or is he being treated as if he has more sn that he actually has iyswim?

[StarlightMcKenzie]

Oh blimey, - no-one could possibly be upset.

A 'win' for one is a win for us all. It offers hope that the tides are turning.