ABA and MeRT
Help Your Child Get More From ABA With the Right Brain Support
ABA lays the foundation. MeRT helps prepare the brain to build on it. Together, they can help your child move forward with better focus, communication, and learning.
What Is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the most widely recommended therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder. It uses evidence-based techniques to teach social, communication, and daily living skills, all through consistent, structured reinforcement.
ABA can help your child:
- Improve communication
- Reduce disruptive behaviors
- Learn new routines
- Build greater independence
Many families rely on ABA as a key part of their autism support plan. But sometimes progress can be slow—or stall completely.
What then?
ABA and MeRT: When ABA Isn’t Enough on Its Own.
Even with the best therapists and programs, some children struggle to focus, regulate emotions, or keep the skills they’ve worked so hard to learn. This can be discouraging for families and difficult for the child.
At Brain Treatment Center Dallas, we offer MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) as a supportive, brain-based therapy that works alongside ABA to help unlock more consistent progress.
What Is MeRT?
MeRT is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that uses advanced brainwave analysis (EEG) and magnetic stimulation to support healthier brain activity.
How it works:
- A brain scan helps identify areas of dysregulation
- We then develop a personalized treatment plan
- Magnetic pulses gently stimulate specific regions to help improve organization, focus, and communication
Why Combine ABA and MeRT?
ABA helps children build behaviors. MeRT helps the brain get ready to learn.
By improving brain function first, MeRT may:
- Increase attention during therapy
- Reduce meltdowns and sensory overload
- Support better communication
- Enhance outcomes from ABA sessions
Families often report that after starting MeRT, their child becomes more engaged and makes faster progress in ABA.
What Parents Are Seeing…
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. Backed by Science.
- FDA-cleared equipment*
- No drugs or sedation
- Well-tolerated, even by sensitive children
- Backed by published research and clinical experience
We’ll be happy to walk you through how MeRT works and whether it’s the right fit for your family.
* The TMS equipment used is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat other neurological-related conditions, including autism spectrum disorder.
Let’s Talk About Your Options.
Whether your child is already receiving ABA therapy or you’re just starting to explore treatments, we’re here to help.
- Free phone consultation
- No pressure, just honest answers
- Personalized care that puts your child first
Together, we can help your child move forward—and support you every step of the way.