Delving into the world of ABA therapy, I've found myself surrounded by a multitude of insightful statements, encouraging words, and deeply profound thoughts. These ABA therapy quotes have become like signposts along an enriching path of discovery, offering guidance and inspiration to both practitioners and those who benefit from the therapy. They shape the way we understand this field and influence our relationships with those who are on the spectrum.
These captivating words serve as reminders of why we do what we do and give us the strength to continue moving forward. This blog post is my tribute — my heartfelt ode — to these impactful quotes that celebrate ABA therapy and all its transformative power.
ABA Therapy Quotes (2024)
Connect, empower, inspire — that's what these ABA Therapy quotes are all about. These thoughtful words encapsulate the profound journey of ABA therapy, helping us comprehend the depth and meaning behind it. They serve as constant reminders of the resilience, grit, and courage of those on the spectrum. Now, let's immerse ourselves in the wisdom of these ABA therapy quotes:
"Every behavior is a form of communication." - Anonymous
"Never underestimate a person's potential for recovery." – Dr. Gerhard Adam
"With every intervention, you are doing one of two things. You are either giving people more skills and confidence, or less." - Aubrey Daniels
"Success happens when opportunity meets preparation." - Zig Ziglar
"Autism is not a choice. Acceptance is. Imagine if the opposite was true." - Stuart Duncan
"Different is beautiful. Dare to be different." – Carrie Fizza
"ABA is not a miracle cure, it's a methodical miracle." - Anonymous
"Progress takes time, patience, love, and consistency." - Unknown
"There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what they cannot do." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"What you do today is the foundation for tomorrow." - Anonymous
"I see your true colors, and that's why I love you." - Cyndi Lauper
"Autism cannot define a person. That's for their strengths and character to decide." - Unknown
"ABA is teaching skills for life." - Anonymous
"You have a certain set of skills that can make a huge impact in the lives of others." - Mike Michalowicz
"Every individual is a study of one." - Cooper, Heron, and Heward
"Every day is a wonderful opportunity to watch kids grow." - Unknown
"It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become." - Dr. Seuss
"Autism is like a rainbow. It has a bright side and a dark side, but every day is a colorful masterpiece." – Anonymous
"Applied does not mean clinical. Behavior change does not mean autism treatment." - Miguel Azrin
"See the able, not the label." - Unknown
"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" - African Proverb
"Change is hard at first, Messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end." - Robin Sharma
"Children with autism are colorful. They are often beautiful, and like the rainbow, they stand out." - Adele Devine
"It's never too late to expand the mind of a person on the autism spectrum." - Dr. Temple Grandin
"Turn your trials into triumphs, transform your wounds into wisdom." - Anonymous
"Therapy can be an intricate dance between making hard decisions and accepting emotional realities." - Unknown
"In diversity, there is beauty and strength." - Maya Angelou
"Applied behavior analysts do not use drugs or physical constraints to change behavior." - Katherine Applegate
"Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." - Napoleon Hill
"There's no one right way to do anything. Just the right way to do it for you." - Anonymous
"A label only tells us where a child is, not where a child is going." - Unknown
"Autism is not a disability, it's a different ability." - Stuart Duncan
"Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable." - Anonymous
"Don't wait until you've reached your goal to be proud of yourself. Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal." - Anonymous
"Don't judge a child on what they can't do, rather on what they can." - Unknown
"The mind of an autistic individual is a unique place full of beautiful colors and ideas." - Unknown
"The mightiest oak was once a little nut that held its ground." - Anonymous
"It's not about 'getting over it', it's about learning to live with it." - Anonymous
"Every piece of the puzzle is important, no matter how small." - Unknown
"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn." - Ignacio Estrada
"I wouldn't change you for the world. But I would change the world for you." - Unknown
"If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn." - Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas
"When you've seen one individual with autism, you've seen one individual with autism." - Dr. Stephen Shore
"Just because I cannot speak doesn't mean I have nothing to say." - Unknown
"I am what I am. I'm not more normal. I'm not less normal. I'm just me." - John Elder Robison
"Don't try to be like me. Just be who you are." - Stephen Shore
"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding." - Robert John Meehan
"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." - Albert Einstein
"Great teachers will never be able to make up for bad parents, nor should they be expected to." - Taylor Mali
"Never discourage someone who makes progress, no matter how slow." - Plato
"The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively." - Bob Marley
"When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion." - Dale Carnegie
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." - Anonymous
"Regardless of how far a person can go the horizon is still way beyond you." - Zora Neale Hurston
"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have." - Vince Lombardi
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk." - Doug Larson
"You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis
"You can't have a better tomorrow if you're still thinking about yesterday." - Charles F. Kettering
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky
"Your mind believes what you tell it, so tell it positive things." - Jennifer Milius
"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today." - Will Rogers
"The first step toward change is acceptance. Once you accept yourself, you open the door to change." - Will Garcia
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." - Robert Collier
"Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily." - Epictetus
"It doesn't matter how slow you go, just as long as you don't stop." - Anonymous
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude." - Scott Hamilton
"To me, every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle." - Walt Whitman
"The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power." - Mary Pickford
"The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Whether you think you can or think you can't — you're right." - Henry Ford
"Mindset is everything. Like a tin can, what is inside will break out." - Chinonso Ogbogu
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." - Jess Lair
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." - Albert Schweitzer
"Autism makes you listen louder. It makes you pay attention to an interaction and think to yourself, 'I just gotta get inside this kid's head.'" - Claire Scovell LaZebnik
"Old ways won't open new doors." - Unknown
"It's not a disability, it's a different ability." - Gareth P. Jones
"Assumptions are made and most assumptions are wrong." - Albert Einstein
"The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss
"The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education." - Albert Einstein
"Show respect for all people and grovel to none." - Tecumseh
"All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
"Expect the best, prepare for the worst." - Zig Ziglar
"Your body hears everything your mind says. Stay positive." - Naomi Judd
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" - Dr. Seuss
"A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can't go anywhere until you change it." - Eugene Z. Bennett
"When I drift off, I will dream about you. It’s always you." - Tony Stark
"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." - Napoleon Hill
"In the middle of a difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein
"Whatever you do, do it with all your might." - Marcus Tullius Cicero
"Nothing will work unless you do." - Maya Angelou
"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned, to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell
"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - Anonymous
"What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down." - Mary Pickford
"The most effective way to do it, is to do it." - Amelia Earhart
"Love what you do and do what you love." - Ray Bradbury
"The sum of behavior is to retain a man’s own dignity, without intruding upon the liberty of others." - Francis Bacon
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong." - Leo Buscaglia
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey
"What we learn with pleasure we never forget." - Alfred Mercier
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou
"You only fail when you stop trying." - Albert Einstein
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." - Jon Kabat-Zinn
"You are your choices." - Seneca
"The best view comes after the hardest climb." - Unknown
"When in doubt, choose kindness." - Anonymous
"Tough times don't last, tough people do." - Robert Schuller
"The time will pass anyway, you can either spend it creating the life you want or spend it living the life you don’t want. The choice is yours." - Unknown
"Always believe something wonderful is about to happen." - Sukhraj S. Dhillon
"If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write." - Martin Luther
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose." - Dolly Parton
"A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes." - Mahatma Gandhi
"It’s kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence." - Unknown
"The expert in anything was once a beginner." - Helen Hayes
While every journey is unique, these ABA therapy quotes exemplify the beauty of these unique paths. They shed light on understanding, promote empathy, and foster change. As I continue to deepen my exploration of this field, these insightful quotes serve as my guiding stars, reminding me of the incredible impact this therapy has on individuals and their families.
Each quote is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who walk this road. By celebrating these inspiring words, I hope to spread a little more light, love, and understanding in a world that can truly benefit from it.
