ABA Therapy

Why Motor Imitation Is Foundational in ABA Therapy When a child learns to clap after watching someone else, they’re demonstrating motor imitation and a foundational skill in early development. For many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), imitation doesn’t develop naturally. This makes it harder to learn communication, play, and everyday skills. In ABA therapy, […]

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) industry, which is experiencing sustained growth with no signs of slowing, represents a genuine opportunity for clinic owners considering how to start an ABA company. Industry analysis estimates that the U.S. ABA market reached approximately $7.97 billion in 2025, with projections of $10.39 billion in 2031. With autism spectrum disorder […]

Last Updated: February 3, 2026 Find the right ABA association for your region and professional needs! Whether you’re looking to connect with local behavior analysts, access regional training opportunities, or join specialized professional groups, this comprehensive directory has you covered. Our list includes state and provincial ABA associations throughout the United States and Canada, plus […]

When your child begins to successfully label—or “tact”—common objects during therapy sessions, it’s an exciting milestone.  But for these skills to be truly meaningful, your child needs to use them not just in the therapy room, but out in the real world. That’s where generalization comes in. Generalization means your child can use a learned skill in […]

At Portia ABA Clinic Software, our goal is to give those starting a new ABA company, behavior analysts and therapists practical tools that make evidence-based interventions easier to use and track.  One of the most effective teaching strategies in Applied Behavior Analysis is errorless teaching. It helps learners succeed by reducing the chance of mistakes […]

Did you know you need a PHIPA compliant ABA software in Ontario? Learn about what PHIPA is and whether your ABA software is PHIPA compliant.

Discover how Portia ABA software eliminated 302 data collection errors in a clinical case study. Learn why automated data tracking is essential for treatment accuracy, compliance, and better patient outcomes in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy.

The importance of teaching a child to enjoy “play” is essential. The beginning steps of play should be fun and silly. You will want to commence by building up anticipation. Be enthusiastic and repeat the same vocalizations and actions! We all know the game of Peek-a-boo. Say ‘ahhh boo!’ each time you gradually move towards […]

A great session involves planning and set up. Planning helps to create a fluent session where a Learner and therapist can move from one activity to another with ease. An effective way for our therapists to track the length of their activities is using our ‘Activities’ feature within our PoritaPro Mobile App. Our therapy sessions […]

One of my favorite topics to talk about is communication. Communication seems so simple right? It sure is complex and takes many forms! Communication training is a procedure that focuses on teaching and strengthening communication responses that are recognizable to communication partners. Communication partners can be the waitress that is taking your food request, your […]

The moment a Learner walks through our doors on their first day is the moment we begin to develop a rapport between the Learner and the individuals in his/her environment. It is critical that the child continue to enjoy being with people and see learning as a “good thing”! The primary job of the Therapist […]

My eldest daughter, Helena was 2.5 years old when we opened our first ABA Centre. I would often bring her and her six-month-old sister to the center. Sure enough one of the therapists would see Helena and have her join a therapy session as the typical peer. Helena loved being at the center, she loved […]