Can ABA Therapy help with social skills?
Yes, ABA therapy effectively helps individuals develop and improve their social skills.
Yes, ABA therapy is highly effective in helping individuals develop social skills. In Colorado and Texas, therapists utilize various techniques to teach social interactions, communication, and relationship-building skills. Through structured activities and role-playing scenarios, individuals learn how to engage with peers, understand social cues, and respond appropriately in different situations. ABA therapy focuses on reinforcing positive social behaviors, such as initiating conversations, sharing, and taking turns. Additionally, therapists often involve parents and caregivers in the process, providing strategies to reinforce social skills in everyday settings. As individuals progress through therapy, they gain confidence in their social abilities, leading to improved relationships and a greater sense of belonging within their communities. Overall, ABA therapy provides essential support for individuals seeking to enhance their social skills.
Nicole Parks
Nicole is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a leader at Illuma, where she helps guide our parent-first approach to autism therapy. With over 20 years of experience supporting families in clinics, homes, and schools, Nicole brings deep expertise in helping parents feel confident, capable, and seen in the therapy process. She’s passionate about simplifying ABA so that real families can use it in real life—without needing to be experts. As a parent herself, Nicole knows the power of early support and believes that parents, not programs, are the most powerful agents of change.
Brooke Marsico, PA-C
Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University in 2011. She began her practice in the field of Obesity Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she practiced from 2016 to 2021. She went on to treat patients living with obesity at Cleveland Clinic from 2021 to 2022 prior to joining the team at Form Health. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health. Her practice focuses on individualized behavioral and pharmacological intervention to help patients reach their goals. She is also experienced in managing patients who have a history of bariatric surgery.
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