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Members shared their experiences with virtual ABA therapy for their children, noting that while some kids are adapting well with shorter... Read more

Members shared their experiences with virtual ABA therapy for their children, noting that while some kids are adapting well with shorter sessions of about two hours a few days per week, others simply cannot engage effectively in a virtual format and have returned to in-person or in-home therapy. Several members described practical strategies to make virtual sessions work, including limiting screen time to prevent burnout from virtual school, staying in the room to help keep children focused, and using favorite snacks as motivation, though some noted kids will mute or turn off their cameras when left unsupervised. A recurring theme was that virtual ABA requires significant parental involvement and may not be suitable for every child, but for some families it has become a valuable and consistent form of therapeutic support during uncertain times.