Natural Environment Teaching, or NET, uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach meaningful skills in a child’s real-world environment.

 

Because children with autism often find comfort in familiar routines and may be less naturally motivated to explore new experiences, NET plays a vital role in helping them grow beyond those boundaries. Unlike traditional clinic-based sessions, NET takes place in everyday settings — such as the home, playground, or community — where therapists use each child’s favorite activities, toys, and materials to create natural learning opportunities.

 

At Hello Autism, we emphasize the importance of NET to help every child generalize the skills they learn in therapy and apply them to daily life. Our goal is for children not only to master new skills in therapy, but to confidently use them outside the clinic — in their homes, schools, and communities.

 

Many programs limit or overlook this essential part of learning, which can make it difficult for children to carry over progress beyond the therapy setting. By prioritizing Natural Environment Teaching, we help ensure that the growth achieved in therapy truly becomes part of each child’s everyday world.