Generalization is the process of applying learned skills across different settings, people, and situations. A child may learn to request a snack at home with a parent, but can they make the same request in a classroom with their teacher? That transfer of skill is generalization.

This is a common question that we get every summer as parents are trying to figure out which route would work best for their child. The answer is never as simple as either or, but rather requires parents to acknowledge their child’s deficits, key differences in school and ABA approaches, and what children are able to do (or not do) independently. 

A quick breakdown of the roles in ABA therapy and 5 steps for collaborating with your child's ABA team!