ABA and MeRT
ABA Builds Skills. MeRT Helps the Brain Get Ready to Learn Them.
When ABA and MeRT work together, many children with autism experience better focus, more engagement, and meaningful progress. Learn how this brain-based therapy may help your child thrive.
ABA: A Trusted Foundation for Autism Therapy
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is one of the most widely recommended therapies for children on the autism spectrum. It uses structured, evidence-based methods to help teach communication, behavior, and life skills.
With ABA, children often learn to:
- Improve language and communication
- Reduce disruptive behaviors
- Build daily living skills
- Increase independence and social interaction
ABA is an important tool. But for some children, even with ABA, progress can be slow and frustrating.
When ABA Progress Plateaus
Many parents start ABA with hope. But some discover that their child struggles to stay focused, becomes overwhelmed, or doesn’t retain what they’ve learned.
It’s not always about the therapy itself. Sometimes, the brain simply needs extra support to fully benefit from behavioral therapies. That’s where MeRT may help.
What Is MeRT?
MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a personalized, non-invasive treatment that works directly with your child’s brain activity.
- It starts with a painless EEG to map your child’s brainwave patterns.
- We identify areas of dysregulation that may affect learning, attention, or emotion.
- A customized protocol is created to gently stimulate the brain using magnetic pulses.
Many parents report that after MeRT, their child experiences:
- More engagement during therapy sessions
- Better focus and attention
- Improved communication
- Fewer meltdowns and emotional outbursts
- Better sleep and sensory regulation
Why ABA and MeRT Work Better Together
ABA helps children build skills. MeRT helps regulate the brain so those skills can take root.
Together, they may:
- Improve your child’s focus during ABA sessions
- Reduce frustration and sensory overload
- Support better learning and retention
- Help your child move forward more consistently
MeRT does not replace ABA — it helps the brain be more ready for it.
Safe. Gentle. Backed by Science and Delivered with Compassion.
At Braincare Rancho Mirage, every treatment is carefully tailored to your child’s unique brain patterns, delivered with care in a supportive environment.
- FDA-cleared, clinically monitored technology
- Completely non-invasive — no medications, needles, or sedation
- Comfortable and well-tolerated, even for highly sensitive children
- Fully personalized using detailed EEG brain mapping
- Overseen by Dr. Jeralyn Brossfield and our experienced clinical team
Your child’s safety, comfort, and well-being are always our highest priorities.
Dr. Jeralyn Brossfield, MD, cares about children and has created a safe and welcoming space for children to receive this gentle, effective treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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.”
Take the Next Step Toward Real Progress
Whether your child is currently receiving ABA or you’re still exploring therapy options, Braincare Rancho Mirage can help you understand whether MeRT is the right complement for your child.
✔️ Free, no-obligation consultation
✔️ Personalized treatment plan based on your child’s unique needs
✔️ A caring, experienced team here to support your family
Many families have found that the combination of ABA and MeRT opens new doors for their child’s growth. Let’s explore what’s possible for yours.
