APPLIED BEHAVIORAL
ANALYSIS (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis is application of the principles of learning and motivation from Behavior Analysis, and the procedures and technology derived from those principles, to the solution of problems of social significance.
Behavior analysis focuses on the principles that explain how learning takes place. Positive reinforcement is one such principle. When a behavior is followed by some sort of reward, the behavior is more likely to be repeated. Through decades of research, the field of behavior analysis has developed many techniques for increasing useful behaviors and reducing those that may cause harm or interfere with learning.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the use of these techniques and principles to bring about meaningful and positive change in behavior.
TEACHING
METHODS
ABA CAN
HELP
INCREASE
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- Verbal Behavior (VB)
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- Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
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- Prompting and Fading
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- Shaping and Chaining
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- Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
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- Errorless Learning
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- Reinforcement
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Activities of Daily Living (e.g., toileting, dressing, hygiene)
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Language (i.e., expressive, receptive, following directions)
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Community Skills (e.g., crossing street, grocery shopping)
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Imitation Skills
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Gross/Fine Motor Skills
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Social and Independent Play Skills
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Visual/Perceptual Skills (e.g., puzzles, matching, sorting)
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Reading
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Writing
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Group Instruction
ABA CAN
HELP
DECREASE
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Hitting
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Biting
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Screaming
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Hand flapping
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Non-compliance
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Scripting
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Any repetitive/stereotypic behaviors