Families report positive outcomes from fully virtual, BCBA-delivered, focused autism support program

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A new study, conducted by AnswersNow in partnership with the Clemson Center for Behavior Analysis (Clemson University) and published in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, finds that fully virtual applied behavior analysis (ABA) services delivered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) are a feasible, well-received alternative to traditional in-person therapy for families affected by autism spectrum disorder. Among the 504 participants, 76% demonstrated measurable progress in adaptive functioning.