What is ABA Therapy
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What does ABA therapy stand for?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy designed to improve the social, communication, and learning skills of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or other
developmental conditions. ABA has been proven successful across different ages, from early childhood into adulthood.
How does ABA therapy work for Autism?
ABA is a flexible treatment that incorporates different behavior-changing techniques.
First, challenging or harmful behaviors, such as tantrums or self-injury are evaluated in order to understand their root causes. This process, called Functional Behavioral
Assessment (FBA), is conducted by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and involves interviews with the child (when possible), parents, caregivers, and any professional
who has meaningful interactions with the child. This process may also involve direct observation of the child in their natural environment.
There are many reasons why a child may engage in challenging behavior; after all, challenging behavior is a form of communication, albeit difficult to deal with and
potentially harmful. So, what could they be telling us?
• At times challenging behavior may be a result of the child wanting attention from their caregivers or other children.
• Other times, a child may engage in problem behavior to avoid
demands placed on them like brushing their teeth.
• Another example is when a child cannot get a toy or activity that they want, which will then lead to challenging behavior.
After the evaluation, a behavioral treatment plan is created. The goal is to replace the unwanted behavior with healthy and appropriate responses.
For more details read our article: What Is ABA Therapy?
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In-Home Services
With flexible times and convenient care, our in-home one-on-one applied behavior analysis therapy is available during day, evening, and weekend times and integrates home and family life. It is also overseen by a BCBA to create an effective treatment and service plan.
Understanding ABA Therapy
What is ABA Therapy?
Let's look at what ABA therapy is. ABA therapy is a structured, data-driven approach that uses positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors and reduce challenging
ones. It's not about changing who a child is but rather about providing them with the tools they need to navigate the world more effectively.
ABA therapy involves:
• Breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable steps.
• Using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
• Collecting and analyzing data to track progress and make changes.
• Updating strategies based on the child's needs and responses.
Your child is unique as all individuals under the autism spectrum are, with different strengths and challenges. ABA therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution but highly
customizable and personalized
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