ABA Therapy Helps Build Skills. MeRT Helps the Brain Make It Possible.
At the original Brain Treatment Center, we’ve treated thousands of patients with EEG-guided rTMS called MeRT™ since 2008. Learn how this brain-based therapy can support ABA and help your child make meaningful progress.
ABA: A Trusted Approach to Autism Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the most widely used and recommended therapies for autism. It focuses on teaching communication, social, and daily living skills through structured, repeatable techniques.
ABA can help children:
- Improve language and comprehension
- Follow instructions and routines
- Manage challenging behaviors
- Build confidence and independence
But some children don’t respond as expected. And that’s where MeRT® may help.
When ABA Isn’t Enough on Its Own
Many families start with ABA and feel hopeful. But sometimes, progress stalls. A child may have trouble focusing, feel overwhelmed, or resist engaging in therapy.
That doesn’t mean the therapy is wrong—far from it!
What it may mean is that the brain needs help processing, regulating, and retaining what it’s being taught.
What Is MeRT, and How Can It Help?
MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a personalized form of EEG-guided rTMS that uses detailed brainwave analysis to guide gentle magnetic stimulation. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, MeRT is tailored to each individual’s unique brain activity.
At Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach, MeRT is used as a brain-based support therapy for autism, focusing on how different areas of the brain communicate and regulate themselves.
How MeRT Works
We start with a non-invasive qEEG to identify areas of dysregulated brain activity.
We then develop a customized rTMS protocol based on your child’s specific brainwave patterns.
Our neuro-technician applies gentle magnetic pulses (rTMS) to targeted brain regions to support more organized communication.
What Families Often Notice
Because MeRT is individualized, experiences vary. Families commonly report changes in areas such as
- Focus and attention
- Sensory processing
- Emotional regulation
- Social engagement
- Sleep and communication
Here at Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach, we were the first clinic in the world to offer MeRT, and we’ve:
- Treated over 6,000 patients since 2008
- Delivered more than 130,000 treatments
- Reviewed over 20,000 EEGs
Why Families Combine ABA and MeRT
ABA helps children learn skills. MeRT helps create the brain conditions for those skills to stick.
Combining MeRT with ABA can help:
- Reduce frustration during sessions
- Improve engagement and calm
- Support better learning and retention
- Make therapy more effective overall
Many families have found that their child responds more consistently to ABA once they begin MeRT.
Why Choose Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach?
The original Brain Treatment Center — pioneers of MeRT
6,000+ patients treated with personalized care
130,000+ treatments delivered using FDA-cleared equipment
20,000 EEGs analyzed for custom protocols
A trusted team with unmatched experience in MeRT therapy
When you come to Newport Beach, you’re coming to the source.
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Take the Next Step to Help Your Child Thrive
Whether your child is currently in ABA therapy or you’re just starting to explore options, we’re here to help you understand how EEG-guided rTMS (MeRT) could fit into your care plan.
- Free phone consultation
- Unmatched experience in MeRT treatment
- No pressure, just clarity and support
Join the thousands of families who have trusted the Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach to help their loved ones thrive.