Q: What does ABA mean? A: ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA is the study of behavior and how to change behaviors so they become socially significant. ABA can be used to teach any important behaviors including nutrition, fitness, academics, and much more. The strategies used are researched-based, developmentally appropriate, and feature positive reinforcement. …
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Mia, a sweet girl with an autism diagnosis, has been receiving visits from a behavior therapist. The ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) “behavior therapist” comes to the house between 5 and 25 hours a week. She plays games and does activities to find out the best way to encourage Mia’s social development. Mia’s mom has already …
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In the late 1800s, psychology emerged as a brand new field of science. Although people throughout history have always been curious about why people behave the way they do, it was around this time that formal observations and studies were conducted about human behavior. In the early 1900s, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, Ivan Pavlov, …
If you are like most parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder, you probably got loads of advice from well-meaning family and friends about systems and programs for autism which they heard about on the radio or read about online. At first, you may hop online researching every hint of a new idea, but …
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If your career goals include becoming a teacher, counselor, therapist, early childhood educator, or doctor then becoming an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Assistant can not only provide you with a job but can also provide you with foundational life experience and a path to your ultimate career. While you are in the midst of your …
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