Ask Dr Doreen: ABA for Teenagers

In this episode, Dr. Doreen fields questions about ABA for teenagers.

00:00 – ABA Therapy for Teens & Autism | Ask Dr. Doreen Introduction

01:18 – Can ABA Help Teenagers with Autism? (Yes—Here's How)

02:28 – Watch Ask Dr. Doreen on YouTube, Podcast & Ad‑Free Options

ABA for Teenagers & Young Adults 03:13 – Is ABA Appropriate for a 16‑Year‑Old with Autism?

04:09 – What ABA Really Is (Not Just for Little Kids)

06:18 – Teaching Real Social Skills with ABA (Not Memorization)

07:36 – How Teens Learn Social Awareness & "Reading the Room"

09:24 – Perspective Taking & Theory of Mind in Autism

11:00 – Rigid Thinking, Flexibility & Anxiety in Autistic Teens

14:19 – CBT for Autism & Anxiety: Changing Stress‑Producing Thoughts

17:06 – Why ABA + CBT Works Better Together for Teens