Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied -principles of learning are applied to show a change in socially significant behaviors
Behavioral—‘behaviors’ are studied, assessed and systematically modified by using evidence-based methodologies and established principles of behavior
Analysis—data is collected on behaviors and progress is measured through analysis of data collected
ABA Facts
- ABA has proved to be the single most effective and the only evidence-based treatment that has proved success in showing significant behavior changes that are socially meaningful.
- ABA focuses on both the behavior and the environment, and in identifying and understanding the interaction between these.
- ABA identifies what happens right before the target behavior and also what immediately after the target behavior which indicates the probability of whether the target behavior will happen again in the future.
- ABA gives us an understanding of why we behave the way we do:
- To get access to something: food, toy, activity, physical setting, leisure/free time
- To get access to a good or comfortable feeling within us
- To avoid or escape something
- To get someone’s attention
- ABA is a scientific approach.
- ABA makes teaching new skills to your child easy by breaking complex skills into smaller skill sets
- ABA reduces challenging behaviors of your child by teaching him replacement behaviors
- ABA teaches your child socially appropriate behaviors(replacement behaviors) instead of challenging behaviors
- ABA uses interventions and methodologies which have been studied for 40 years
- Common areas of behavior change include social skills, sharing, turn taking, staying on task, using words/sounds to communicate, staying on task, daily living skills(brushing teeth, getting dressed, tying shoe laces, toilet training, food habits, etc.
ABA In Action
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts provides individual assessment for your family and your child including parent interviews, Functional Behavior Assessment using standard assessments and direct observations
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts design your child’s behavior treatment plan personalized to address your (family and child’s) unique needs
- Professionally trained staff who excel in providing compassionate services
- Regular, hands on supervision of therapists working with your child by experienced and Certified Behavior Analysts
- Comprehensive Behavior treatment plans targeting important areas of development such as social skills, communication, self-help, play, adaptability, academics and more
- Increase in behaviors such as language acquisition, cooperation, pre academic readiness, toilet training, safety awareness, self management
- Reduction in challenging behaviors such as aggression, eloping, etc.
- Parent training by experienced behavior specialists to facilitate your learning and participation in sessions
- Once a month team meeting to review progress of your child and share your child’s progress in easy to understand graphical format
- Facilitating connections to resources and participation in events in the community