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Applied Behavior Analysis
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a research-based approach that helps children develop essential life skills such as communication, social interaction, self-care, play, and emotional regulation. ABA therapy uses positive reinforcement strategies to encourage age-appropriate behaviors and support learning in a structured, supportive environment.
At Jumpstart, our ABA team is FTF Approach® Level 1 Certified, reflecting our commitment to modern, compassionate, and evidence-based practices. We focus on creating meaningful outcomes tailored to each child’s unique needs, helping them thrive across settings.
Applied Behavior Analysis
Expert Supervision at Jumpstart
ABA therapy at Jumpstart is overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), following the standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Our Clinical Director, Dr. Adrienne Robek, holds the highest credential—BCBA-D—and is the only professional in Qatar with this distinction.
ABA therapy at Jumpstart is ideal for children who:
- Have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Show delayed communication or social interaction skills
- Struggle with behavioral challenges such as aggression, self-injury, or frequent tantrums
- Have difficulty with following instructions or transitioning between activities
- Show limited play skills or have trouble engaging with peers
- Need help developing daily living skills like toileting, dressing, or mealtime routines
- Experience difficulty focusing, sitting still, or completing tasks
- Exhibit rigid routines, repetitive behaviors, or sensory difficulties
- Need structured support to prepare for school readiness or group learning environments
- Initial Screening & Goal Setting: During your consultation with Dr. Robek, she gathers detailed information about your child’s strengths and needs. After an informal screening, she recommends individualized goals to be addressed in therapy.
- Teaching Functional & Meaningful Skills: Therapists focus on building communication, social interaction, emotional flexibility, independence, and daily living skills—helping children access what they want or need safely and confidently.
- Positive, Reinforcement-Based Strategies: Evidence-based methods such as shaping, prompting, reinforcement, and modeling are used to support learning and motivation in a respectful and supportive manner.
- Play-Based & Child-Led Learning: Sessions incorporate play, preferred items, and engaging activities to encourage participation, promote enjoyment, and maintain assent throughout learning.
- Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: Therapists track progress and adjust goals based on ongoing data, ensuring interventions remain effective, personalized, and clinically sound.
- Monthly BCBA Supervision: In line with BCBA best practices, every ABA program includes monthly supervision and consultation with Dr. Robek to review progress, refine goals, and ensure ethical, high-quality practice.
- Parent Collaboration & Home Support: Families receive practical strategies to reinforce skills at home, supporting consistency and helping their child apply these skills outside of therapy.