Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific, research-based approach that supports the development of new skills and improves their behavior. Skills are developed by using sets of principles that are proven to be effective for significant change. These principles can be used across a range of skills including language, social, social critical thinking, emotional regulation and coping skills, life skills, health and fitness skills and more. Programs are tailored to individual needs. ABA is delivered in a variety of settings, school, home, clinic, and community settings. The goal of treatment is to help people function at their fullest potential.
ABA therapy has been used for decades to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities. However, the principles can be used to develop skills and create change in everyone’s life.
What Does This Mean for People with Autism?
What Does This Mean for People with Autism?
It means we use a set of principles to individualize programs to optimize their social interaction and functioning in the environment. EVERY person is different. We are not trying to take away from who they are as people. We are not trying to change their personality and who they are. We are using scientifically proven principles to provide them with tools, skills, and language to live a full life and contribute to society.
It is not just for people with autism!
It is not just for people with autism!
These very principles can be used with kids with attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ED, Down syndrome, AND neurotypical kids, both in parenting, community activities, and classroom settings.
