ABA builds essential skills. MeRT helps the brain make the most of them.
Learn how families are combining Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and MeRT brain treatment to help children with autism make meaningful, lasting progress.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the most widely recommended therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder. It focuses on developing specific skills, ranging from communication to social interaction, through the use of reinforcement and repetition.
ABA has helped many children learn to:
- Express themselves more clearly
- Follow routines and instructions
- Reduce challenging behaviors
- Gain independence and confidence
But as helpful as ABA can be, it doesn’t always work equally well for every child.
Why Some Families Add More Support
For some children, progress with ABA is slow or even stalls. They may struggle to sit through therapy, become overwhelmed by sensory input, or have difficulty applying what they learn.
In these cases, it’s not always the therapy that’s the issue. It may be the brain’s readiness to receive it.
What Is MeRT and How Can It Help?
MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that helps optimize brain function by targeting abnormal brainwave activity. It is personalized to each patient using EEG data (brain mapping).
Here’s how it works:
- A painless EEG is used to measure brainwave patterns
- A customized treatment plan is created based on those findings
- Magnetic pulses gently stimulate the brain to improve regulation and connectivity
MeRT is being used across the country to support children with autism in areas like:
- Sensory processing
- Focus and attention
- Emotional regulation
- Sleep quality
- Communication
ABA and MeRT: A Powerful Combination
ABA gives children structure, tools, and guidance.
MeRT helps prepare the brain to use those tools more effectively.
Together, they may:
- Improve focus during therapy sessions
- Increase skill retention
- Reduce frustration and resistance
- Support faster, more consistent progress
For many families, the combination of ABA and MeRT helps unlock new possibilities for growth.
What Parents Are Saying
He has always been a fast learner, but after treatment, he has been smashing all of his goals with his therapy.”
“We did six weeks of MeRT, and the last session finished last week. His therapist is shocked at how much he is talking now.”
“His speech therapist says she is seeing much more progress compared to before and behavior has gotten way better in school.”
Safe. Personalized. Science-Guided.
- FDA-cleared equipment
- No medications or sedation
- Non-invasive and well-tolerated
- Based on each child’s unique brain activity
- Used in clinics across the United States
Ready to Learn More or Find a Clinic Near You?
If you’re currently using ABA, or considering it, and want to know how MeRT might enhance your child’s progress, we’re here to help.
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