Can ABA Therapy Replace School?

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ABA therapy is a powerful tool for helping children with autism build skills, but it’s not meant to replace school entirely. Instead, ABA works alongside school to support learning, communication, and behavior.



While some children may receive intensive ABA therapy during traditional school hours, especially if they’re not yet ready for a classroom setting—this is usually a short-term solution. The goal of ABA is to prepare children for school success, not to replace it. ABA can help your child improve attention, follow routines, manage emotions, and build the skills needed to thrive in a classroom.

In fact, many schools collaborate with ABA providers to create consistent support between therapy and academics. And when ABA is provided in a school setting, it can enhance your child’s educational experience without taking its place.


At Connect n Care ABA, we offer in-home and school-based ABA therapy to help your child succeed both academically and socially.


Want to give your child the tools to do better in school?


Contact us today to find the right balance between education and ABA therapy throughout North Carolina.


SOURCES:


https://www.reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting/comments/18oy31c/aba_center_vs_public_school/


https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis


https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/school-play-work/autism-spectrum-disorder-primary-school/starting-primary-school-asd


https://www.grantagift.com/news/preparing-your-neurodivergent-child-for-a-successful-back-to-school-transition


https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autistic-child-struggling-in-school/

Fayge Orzel • August 3, 2025
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