Comprehensive ABA refers to an intensive treatment model that is intended to reduce or close the gap in a child’s development relative to their same age peers. It is individualized to the client’s characteristics and provided in a one-to-one format. A wide range of goals are addressed across developmental domains, such cognitive, social, emotional, communicative, adaptive skills, and maladaptive behaviors. Intervention is at an intensity level of 30-40 hours per week to achieve meaningful improvements in many treatment targets.

Focused ABA treatment is individualized for the client with a limited number of behavioral targets (functional skills and problem behaviors). Although fewer goals are targeted, optimum results are achieved when the treatment plan is consistently carried out across persons, locations, and situations. Due to this, intervention is typically recommended for no less than 10-15 hours per week, with a total treatment duration lasting a minimum of 6 months, and up to 2 years.

Supervision is provided for all direct intervention services by a qualified behavior analyst and entails direct (face-to-face) supervision of behavior therapist services, parent education, collaboration with team members, and program development and analysis.