What is ABA Therapy?

ABA Therapy in Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the process of studying behavior to introduce appropriate behavioral interventions. In the simplest terms, ABA Therapy services break down everyday processes and situations into small, easy-to-understand steps. Those steps are learned, repeated and reinforced until they become an unaided behavior.

ABA is a well-known and effective treatment for children with autism when done in a high quality and intensive manner. ABA services encompass a variety of evidence-based treatment methods to address all types of behaviors. It can be used to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder live a more fulfilling life.

At Connec-to-Talk, we use ABA Therapy to teach new skills, reduce socially inappropriate behaviors and increase positive desired behaviors. Examples of areas addressed in ABA sessions include social skills, play, language, academics, self-care, and self-direction. All of our facilities have modern, fully-equipped sensory-motor gyms. Because we provide Early Intervention Services, our ABA therapy is considered comprehensive. Learn more about comprehensive vs focused aba therapy below.

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Comprehensive ABA vs. Focused ABA

Comprehensive ABA Therapy

Designed for children who need broad, ongoing support across multiple areas of development.

  • Addresses multiple skill domains at once (communication, behavior, social skills, daily living)
  • Goals are long-term and developmental.
  • Often recommended for younger children or those with significant support needs.
  • Focuses on building foundational skills across many environments.
  • Comprehensive ABA therapy hours range from 20-40 hours weekly.

Focused ABA Therapy

Focused ABA Therapy is typically used for children who require less intensive support or need support with specific skills or behaviors.

  • Targets a smaller set of clearly defined goals.
  • Goals are short-term and skill-specific.
  • Often appropriate for older children or those with targeted challenges
  • Emphasizes strengthening or reducing specific behaviors
  • Focused ABA therapy hours require no less than 10 hours weekly of intervention.
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Connec-to-Talk’s ABA Setting Options

Clinic ABA Therapy

Connec-to-Talk provides clinic-based therapy in Danbury, Stamford, & Wilton, CT, Pikesville & Westminster, MD, and Summerville, SC. Clinic-based ABA therapy offers structured, focused sessions with skilled BCBAs and behavior technicians to help children build communication, social, and daily-living skills. Our ABA clinics provide children with consistency and interactions with peers, all in a playful yet distraction-free setting.

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Home ABA Therapy

Connec-to-Talk provides home-based therapy throughout Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Home-based ABA delivers personalized autism support in your child’s natural environment — during everyday routines, play, and family time. It helps children generalize skills where they live while giving parents real-time coaching and strategies to use daily.

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Community ABA Therapy

Connec-to-Talk's Community ABA therapy supports children in real-world settings like daycares and schools to foster social success, communication, and adaptive behavior. Our BCBAs collaborate with educators and caregivers to ensure consistent, evidence-based support wherever your child learns and grows.

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See What Parents Are Saying About Connec-to-Talk!

Connec-to-Talk changed our lives for the better. My son wasn’t speaking in sentences when he started here at 3.5 years old. The first week he spent at the clinic full time he shocked me on the way home by talking in fragmented sentences! We were lucky enough to work with the team at CTT until he went into first grade. The team helped on a variety of in the community behavioral challenges, and coached us on how to address on our own. My son is thriving now that CTT gave him the foundation to articulate and process so many life skills. I think everyone would benefit from ABA therapy. It’s amazing.

Kristen M.

Danbury, CT

It has been such a pleasure to work with Connec-to-Talk in a professional manner. From their leadership staff, to their BCBA’s, and RBT’s, they really care about the kids. Their staff is professional and their centers are warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Samara S.

Pikesville, MD

As a parent, I’m so grateful for Connec-to-Talk. The staff truly cares and treats my daughter with patience and compassion. It gives me peace of mind knowing she has a safe, supportive place to keep building her skills and confidence.

Liz R.

Danbury, CT

I wanted to take a moment to write about the positive experience I had with Connec-to-Talk. My grandson was a client here for about 2 years. They were able to support him through a major move and school change and provide recommendations for mental health services for him upon his discharge. I’m really happy with the help my family received and would definitely recommend to other families

Colleen L.

Wilton, CT

My grandson 💙 loves it here!

Awilda T.

Wilton, CT

Watching my son’s development has been very special to witness. The progress he’s made, particularly in his ability to communicate and express his wants and needs, has truly been mind-blowing. It’s amazing to see how quickly he’s developed these skills, and the joy it brings us as a family is hard to put into words. What stands out most is the dedication and support from the team at Connect to Talk. Their unwavering commitment to helping my son reach his milestones, no matter how big or small, has been so inspiring. We feel so grateful for the time and care they’ve invested in him, and we’ve witnessed firsthand how it has transformed his confidence and connection with the world around him. We’re thankful for every step of it.

Kevelyn C.

Stamford, CT

The staff at Connect to Talk is amazing—caring, supportive, and truly dedicated. We would highly recommend this company to anyone!

Kristina B.

Summerville, SC

I can’t recommend Connect to Talk enough. The staff are warm, knowledgeable, and keep us informed with daily updates. My child feels safe and happy there, and we’ve seen wonderful progress. Any parent seeking a caring, professional autism center should absolutely consider them.

Tameka M.

Pikesville, MD

Connec-to-Talk has truly been a blessing for our family! We began ABA therapy just a month ago, and already we’ve seen such a positive impact with our son. The staff is so caring and supportive, and it’s clear how much they want the kids to grow and succeed. We especially appreciate their flexibility in working with our son at the clinic and his school—it has made this journey so much easier and more meaningful. Connec-to-Talk has already made such a difference for him and for us as a family.

Taylor E.

Pikesville, MD

My daughter really loves it here! The services are excellent, and the staffs are  professionals. I observed significant positive improvements in my daughter within two months of joining.

Tinuola A.

Pikesville, MD

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