What is Assent-based care?

Assent-Based Care is child centered and focused on the child assenting to engage in therapy. A child's willingness to participate in therapy is essential to providing compassionate care. This approach allows children to fully participate in their learning and build meaningful relationships with their therapists. Therapy should be a fun experience that promotes a stress-free learning environment.

The benefits of an assent-based approach to ABA therapy include building your child's independence, teaching your child to advocate for themselves, increased engagement in therapy, better relationships and trust with therapists. When therapists acknowledge your child's "no", therapy is a more positive experience.