Understanding ABA Therapy: How Soundplus Supports Children with Developmental Delays

At Sound Plus, we value that every child has the ability to learn, grow, and succeed with the right guidance. Some children may find it challenging to express themselves, follow instructions, or interact comfortably with others. Through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, our team helps children develop essential skills, improve communication, and build independence in a caring and supportive environment.

What is ABA Therapy?

ABA therapy is all about understanding behavior why a child does something and how we can guide them to learn better ways. It’s a very practical method that teaches everyday skills like communicating needs, following instructions, or sitting for activities.

We focus on encouraging positive actions. When a child does something good  like waiting for a turn, asking nicely, or completing a task we praise or reward them. Slowly, these good behaviors become habits. It’s not just about changing behavior; it’s about building confidence and helping the child enjoy learning.

How we do ABA at Soundplus

Every child at Soundplus has their own plan. We don’t use a single pattern for everyone. Our therapists spend time understanding what the child enjoys and what challenges they face. Sessions are playful and interactive, so children don’t even realize they’re learning.

Some of the techniques we use include:

• Prompting and fading: We guide the child step by step, and as they learn, we slowly reduce the help.

• Positive reinforcement: We celebrate small successes with  a smile, a sticker, a favorite toy, or even clapping.

• Breaking tasks down: Big skills are taught in small, simple parts.

• Tracking progress: We keep a close eye on what’s improving and what needs more practice.

Benefits We Notice

Over time, many children show wonderful improvements through ABA therapy. Some start communicating more clearly, some sit for longer activities, and others begin to make eye contact or play with friends.

We also see progress in:

• Attention and listening

• Daily living skills (like dressing, brushing, or eating)

• Reducing behaviors like tantrums or aggression

• Social interaction and emotional control

Parents as Partners

Parents play a big part in how well therapy works. At Soundplus, we regularly guide parents on how to handle situations at home- how to use the same rewards, how to encourage calm behavior, and how to build a steady routine. When parents and therapists work together, children learn faster and hold on to their new skills much longer.

At Soundplus, we believe that every smile, every new word, and every small achievement is a big reason to celebrate.