I agree ABA is not useless, it does really work but you have to have someone who knows what they are doing teaching.

I will however say that with ASD the earlier you start the better the outcome will be. But things can still be learned at a later age. The problem you run into when the child is older is that they have developed bad habits and behaviors that need to be addressed before there can be any improvement

I think context is important - ABA is just a reward based technique which we use even with our NT son (to get him to do his homework). That can be used with anyone and at any age. But it is not the only way that he or my ASD son learns or can learn. If your child is already mainstreamed or doesn't have much behavioural issues, other techniques might very well be more effective. It really depends on the child, not his age.

Who put on the webinar? You need to stop listening to them! ABA is a teaching/coaching technique. As MyZett stated, it can be a good teaching tool for anyone. My son is 4 and I was concerned at his last appointment with his developmental pediatrician because I'd read that we might be approaching the end of the road in terms of progress once he reaches age 5. He told me this was completely outdated science and that a brain has the ability to grow/change even after Jr. High. I'm hopeful that because you received the diagnosis later, maybe there's less skills you need to work on?!?! Best of luck and remember that all therapists are not created equally. And, not all "pairs" work out- you may have a friend who receives therapy from a particular therapist, but will not jell well with your child. If it doesn't feel right, change.

The school district was going to do ABA with my son at age 15. Definitely not too late!

OMG it is good to know that others think ABA is okay for later. I was shocked and really feeling depressed with the statements made by dr susan crum.