ABA Therapy

Imagine a parent tells you: “The tantrums aren’t happening as often anymore, but when they do happen, they last forever.” Your next question isn’t “How many tantrums occurred?” It’s actually “How long did they last?” That question is the foundation of duration recording, and turns “His tantrums seem shorter.” into data you can graph, analyze, […]

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Frequency Recording
7 September 2026
ABA Frequency Recording: When the Count Is What Matters
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

A parent sits down at a progress meeting and says: “My child’s aggression is getting worse.” Before you can agree or disagree, you need to know how often it’s happening, and that’s what frequency recording gives you. When the number of occurrences is the most clinically meaningful thing about a behavior, that count is the […]

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6 April 2026
A Complete Guide to Motor Imitation in ABA
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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, […]

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How to Start an ABA Company: A Step-by-Step Ultimate Guide
1 April 2026
How to Start an ABA Company: A Step-by-Step Ultimate Guide
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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 […]

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ABA Associations
3 February 2026
Comprehensive Directory of ABA Associations Across North America
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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 […]

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13 August 2025
Tacting In ABA Therapy: Help Your Child Generalize Tacting Skills in Everyday Life
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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 […]

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Errorless Teaching ABA
5 August 2025
Errorless Teaching ABA: Supporting Learners with Success
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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 […]

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Is Your ABA Software PHIPA Compliant in Ontario?
29 July 2025
Is Your ABA Software PHIPA Compliant in Ontario?
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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.

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How Portia Software Reduces Human Error In ABA Treatment
5 June 2025
How Portia Software Reduces Human Error In ABA Treatment
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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.

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10 March 2020
Teaching Children to Play
By: Charlene Gervais, M.ADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont)

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 […]

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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 […]

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10 January 2020
Communication Training

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 […]

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