Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of studying human behavior which came about in the early 1900s. John Watson, B.F. Skinner, and Ivan Pavlov are just a few of ABA’s founding fathers.
ABA refers to the term “behavior” as “any response that can be observed and measured.” ABA therapy uses the principles of behavior to increase and decrease behaviors.
ABA : APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
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Behaviors that ABA therapy can help increase are as follows:
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Teaching Methods
Behaviors that ABA therapy can help decrease are as follows:
ABA therapy can be implemented in any environment such as the clinic, the home, at school and in the community. AT AVT, an Applied Behavior Analysis treatment package will be created by ABA therapist.
After the ABA therapist completes an extensive evaluation, the BCBA will create an individualized treatment that will best fit the needs of your child. Your child will receive 1:1 therapy along with ongoing analysis of his progress to ensure he is continuing to progress and succeed.
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Gross/Fine Motor Skills
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Group instruction
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Activities of Daily Living (e.g., toileting, dressing, and brushing teeth)
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Hitting
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Community Skills (e.g., crossing the street safely, grocery shopping and cooking)
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Imitation Skills
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Reading
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Visual/Perceptual Skills (e.g., puzzles, matching, sorting)
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Social and Independent Play Skills
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Language (i.e., requesting, tact/expressive, listening responder/receptive, following directions)
- Scripting
- Hand flapping
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Screaming
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Bitting
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Writing
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Non-compliance
- Reinforcement
- Errorless Learning
- Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
- Verbal Behavior (VB)
- Any repetitive/stereotypic behaviors
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Shaping and Chaining
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Prompting and Fading
- Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
Source : Northshore pediatric therapy