About ABA Therapy
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis
ABA relies on the science of behavior and a rich body of scientific knowledge to address the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
ABA therapy involves an individualized treatment to address each individual’s specific needs.
- Assessments are conducted regularly to determine the goals and intensity of treatment.
- Skills are broken down into small, manageable steps.
- Therapists work with the learner to practice these skills until the skills are mastered.
- Behavior problems are addressed by teaching functional replacement behaviors.
- Data are collected and analyzed to track progress and make treatment modifications.
- Intervention can take place in a variety of locations: home, clinic, school, community, etc.