I know that ABA Therapy is a controversial topic for people. Just know that judging my decisions to my child, doesn't bother me. I would NEVER do anything to intentionally hurt or scar my child. I have left therapies because they felt abusive and I will always advocate for what I feel is right, especially when it comes to my baby.
The point of this post is to let you know that we started ABA Therapy about a week ago and Booga absolutely loves his therapist. He asks me every day if she is coming to school with him, which she is because he is with her everyday through the week. We have already seen a little progress in him as well which is amazing because I didn't expect to start noticing any difference so soon.
ABA Therapy is a form of behavioral therapy that is specifically for Autistic children. It has a controversial reputation, people either swear by it and love it or they absolutely hate it and refuse to put their children back through it. I'm sure at some point, this therapy probably was abusive. There are new laws and regulations though that don't allow things that used to be allowed. Also, it depends on the therapist themselves and how they handle your child. I have been blessed with some of the best that have the ultimate respect for him and for me. I couldn't ask for better.
We have ultimately tried everything for Booga's behavior. I mean everything aside from slapping the child around. We have tried gentle parenting in the hopes that it would help his attitude and his responses to things. Nope. We have tried times outs, again, nope. We have tried taking things and not giving them back. We don't give in to him. We have tried Bloom Therapy which I felt was emotionally abusive and yanked him right out of there. Even at my lowest and weakest point in this battle, I have to draw a line. Beating a child is not the answer. This was the last option we had. I honestly wish, I had been able to get him in sooner. He has been on the waitlists for a few years now. Not only could our lives have been easier if I had just been able to get him in sooner, but HIS LIFE could have been easier. I was so afraid of leaving him with strangers and knowing this therapy was controversial, but y'all I was at the end of my rope. Now, I regret not being able to get him in sooner.
I am hoping that them working with him will be enough to help him before he starts "real" school in the fall since we are already seeing a little difference.
Don't stress so much over putting your babies in a controversial therapy. Meet the therapists. Don't be afraid to change clinics if needed. You will know if you need to pull your baby! Trust your instincts as a mama/daddy. Don't be afraid to do random visits (it isn't recommended, but if it gives you peace of mind and shows you what is really happening then do it). I know it is scary, and if it wasn't then I would be concerned, but you can always pull your baby. Each clinic is different and handles things differently so surely you can find a clinic that will work for you and your kiddo. Just trust the process and advocate for your little.
I'm available if you have any questions or concerns about this process. Not just ABA Therapy, but the process of dealing with Autism in generally.
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