Autism Regression: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How ABA Therapy Helps

Parent holding child tenderly — representing comfort and hope during autism regression with ABA therapy support

At a Glance Autism regression — when a child loses skills they previously had — affects an estimated 10–33% of children with ASD at some point in development There are three distinct types of regression: early developmental regression, situational regression, and skill plateau (which isn’t regression at all) Common triggers include illness, transitions, routine disruption, […]