
The Importance of Early Intervention in ABA Therapy
Early intervention in ABA therapy is one of the most effective ways to support children on the autism spectrum. Research shows that starting therapy early significantly improves communication, socialization, and adaptive skills. Why Start Early? Brain Development: Young children’s brains …

Benefits of caregiver involvement in ABA Therapy programs
ABA therapy goes beyond supporting individual children—it helps families build strong, positive relationships and empowers caregivers with effective strategies for navigating daily life. How ABA Benefits Families: Parent Training & Support: Researchers in the field of ABA consistently emphasize that …

Career Growth in ABA: How We Support Professional Development
At Family Centered Practices Group, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering career growth. Whether you’re starting as a Behaviour Interventionist or working toward becoming a behaviour consultant in Vancouver, we provide training, mentorship, and certification pathways. Why Choose ABA …

The Science Behind ABA: How It Helps Neurodiverse Children Thrive
ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals in developing skills in a way that is respectful of their unique needs and strengths. It focuses on enriching the learner’s environment and working collaboratively to strengthen communication, social, and daily …

Why Choose a Career in ABA? Real Stories from Our Team
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in the lives of neurodiverse children? Working in ABA therapy in Vancouver is not just a job—it’s a calling. At Family Centered Practices Group, we pride …

How can I be an advocate for my child with autism in school?
What is Advocacy? Advocacy means supporting and enabling another person to meet their needs, especially when they may be particularly vulnerable. Children with special needs fall under this category. With autism affecting 1 in every 50 children in Canada, the …

What is a token system and how can it be helpful for my child with Autism?
What is a token system? A token system or token economy is a method of positive reinforcement where an individual receives tokens for completing tasks or engaging in desired behaviors (Ayllon & Azrin, 1968). Token systems can be used to …

What is reinforcement?
What is reinforcement? Reinforcement is something that happens after a behaviour, that increases the future occurrence of the behaviour. In short, reinforcement strengthens behaviour! For example… When Harry says “cookie,” his Mom gives him a delicious cookie to eat. …

Task Analysis and Chaining
What is task analysis? Task analysis involves breaking complex tasks into simpler steps. This can be done by observing someone complete a task, consulting experts, or performing the skill yourself and documenting each step. It is important to consider the …

Video Modeling
What is Video Modeling? Video modeling can be used to teach a new skill to an individual, with the video acting as a visual model of the target skill. There are three main types of video modeling: (Hall et al., …