Why ABA Therapy Is Just as Important During the Summer

Year-Round Benefits of ABA Therapy in Lakeland, Tampa, Brandon, and Clearwater

When the school year ends, many families take a break from routines, but for children with autism, consistency is key. At ABLE (Applied Behavioral Learning Experiences), we often hear from parents who wonder if they should pause ABA therapy during the summer months. Our answer? Not if you want to keep your child’s progress on track.

Here’s why ABA therapy during the summer is just as important as it is during the school year, and how families can make the most of it.

1. Preventing Skill Regression

Just like academic skills can slide over summer break, so can the behavioral, communication, and social skills your child has worked hard to gain. Without consistent reinforcement and practice, these gains can fade—especially in younger children or those in early stages of ABA therapy.

Summer therapy helps your child maintain and strengthen their skills, reducing the need to re-learn them when routines resume in the fall.

2. Opportunities to Work on Real-Life Skills

Summer creates new opportunities to practice ABA goals in everyday settings:

• Navigating playdates
• Participating in summer camps or group outings
• Practicing hygiene, dressing, or mealtime skills at home
• Preparing for travel or new environments

Our team can customize summer sessions to focus on these seasonal situations that promote independence and generalization of skills.

3. Less School = More Therapy Time

With school out, many children have more time in their day, making summer the perfect season to focus on intensive ABA therapy sessions that may be harder to schedule during the year.

At ABLE, we offer clinic-based therapy, in-home services, and support in community settings to fit your family’s needs and summer schedule. For children who normally receive ABA at school, our clinics provide a welcoming and structured environment to continue care.

4. Ideal Time for New Goals and Transitions

Summer is also an excellent time to:

• Start ABA therapy for the first time
• Prepare for transitions like entering school or moving to a new grade
• Increase service hours while your child’s schedule is more flexible

If you’ve been considering ABA therapy, don’t wait until fall because summer is a great time to get started and see meaningful progress before school resumes.

5. More Time for Family Collaboration

With a less hectic routine, summer is often the best time for parent training and collaboration. Our team offers practical strategies you can use at home, helping the entire family feel more confident and connected.

ABA Therapy in Lakeland, Tampa, Brandon, and Clearwater

At ABLE, we provide high-quality ABA therapy for children with autism across Central Florida. We work closely with each family to set meaningful goals and support children in the clinic, at home, in school, or in the community.

✅ Services available in English and Spanish
✅ Accepting most major insurance plans
✅ Now enrolling for summer ABA programs
✅ Led by compassionate, experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

Keep Progress Going This Summer

Call us at (863) 619-2809
Email: intake@applied-behavioral.com

Summer is the perfect time to support your child’s growth, independence, and confidence. Let us help you build a brighter future one skill at a time.

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