Mastery criteria are essential in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, guiding therapists on when a skill is considered learned. According to a study by Wong, Bajwa, and Fienup (2021), setting specific mastery criteria for each task can significantly improve both the speed and durability of skill acquisition. Here, we’ll explore how ABA providers can leverage these findings to streamline therapy sessions and enhance skill retention—all with support from CircaThera’s speci