Is ABA Therapy Repetitive?

ABA therapy can look repetitive at first, but there’s a purpose behind it. Repetition is used intentionally to help children with autism learn, practice, and retain new skills. Just like learning to ride a bike or read, repetition helps build confidence and consistency.

That said, modern ABA therapy is not rigid or robotic. Effective ABA is highly individualized, engaging, and flexible. Therapists use a variety of activities, games, play, movement, and real-life routines, to teach the same skill in different ways. This prevents boredom and helps children generalize skills across settings, people, and situations.



If ABA feels overly repetitive without progress, that can be a red flag. Quality ABA programs regularly adjust goals, teaching methods, and reinforcement strategies based on the child’s growth and interests. The goal isn’t repetition for repetition’s sake, it’s meaningful learning.

At All Star ABA, we focus on purposeful, play-based ABA therapy in Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore, ensuring sessions stay engaging while helping children build lasting skills in communication, behavior, and independence.

Wondering what ABA therapy would look like for your child? Contact us today!

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