What Is the Best Age to Start ABA Therapy?

June 26, 2025

The best age to start ABA therapy is as early as possible, ideally between ages 2 and 5. Research shows that early intervention leads to the most significant improvements in communication, social skills, and daily living abilities. At this stage, a child’s brain is rapidly developing, making it more responsive to learning and behavior change.

That said, it’s never too late to benefit from ABA. Older children, teens, and even adults with autism can gain essential skills through a personalized ABA program. The key is tailoring therapy to meet the individual’s age, strengths, and needs.


Starting early gives your child more time to build foundational skills that will support success in school, at home, and in the community.


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Blue Jay ABA provides in-home ABA therapy across North Carolina for children of all ages. Contact us today to learn how we can support your child’s growth and development.


SOURCES:


https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/applied-behavior-analysis-aba-children-autism


https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/treatments/early-intervention


https://www.cdc.gov/autism/treatment/index.html


https://www.autismspeaks.org/science-news/early-intervention-toddlers-autism-highly-effective-study-finds


https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9857540/


https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-services/therapies-interventions/early-intervention

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