What is ABA?
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Data-driven, scientific approach to behavior that is ethical and effective
- Socially significant behavior change
- Reducing behavior excesses and increasing behavior deficits
- Use of operant conditioning
- Changes to the environment and to the stimuli before and after the behavior
- Working towards achieving life goals and gaining independence
Individualized Treatment Plans
ABA practitioners utilize research-based principals and procedures to create a plan for socially-significant behavior change that is unique to each client. We determine which assessments we will use based on which behavior we are interested in changing, and the results of an initial functional behavior assessment (FBA).
Some of the assessment tools we may use include:
- VB MAPP
- ABLLS-R
- Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
- Essential for Living (EFL)
- PEAK Relational Training System
- ...and many more!
After we've conducted initial observations and completed our initial assessments, we're ready to create a treatment plan to address the client's unique needs!
What to Expect
Behavior Analysts have two main teaching approaches: Natural Environment Training and Discrete Trial Training. Both approaches have produced significant modification of the targeted behavior.
- Natural Environment Training allows the child to function in a natural setting while teaching occurs in a parallel manner. Teaching occurs in a less structured environment, however, motivates the child and keeps learning novel and fun.
- Discrete Trial Training is a more structured approach to teaching which typically occurs in a designated location (e.g. on the floor or at a table) while providing a high rate of opportunities for learning and reinforcement.
Behavior analysts typically utilize both teaching approaches within sessions to produce the most prominent behavior change possible.
