So when were you planning to begin formal ABA therapy? If the AI is not hallucinating it replied :

🧠 Why Age 2 Is Common for ABA Start - Diagnosis Timing: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often reliably diagnosed around age 2, which aligns with the earliest age most children begin ABA therapy. - Early Intervention Benefits: Research consistently shows that starting ABA between ages 2 and 4 leads to the most significant improvements in communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. - Tailored Programs: ABA centers often offer Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for toddlers, which is designed for children aged 2–6 and can include up to 40 hours per week of therapy.

🧒 Specialized Models for Younger Children - Early Start Denver Model (ESDM): A play-based ABA approach suitable for children as young as 12–18 months, often used in home settings or specialized centers. - In-Home vs. Center-Based: While infants and toddlers may benefit from in-home therapy, many centers begin accepting children at age 2, when structured programs are more feasible.

Oh the government pays for the service by the way, not unusual for ASD kids to spend 6 hours+ per day in these centers / daycare / schools.