What is Applied Behavioral Analysis?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) refers to a style of teaching that uses a
series of trials to shape a desired behavior or response. Goals are developed
through the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABBLS)
assessment test.
Skills are then broken down into their simplest components and then taught to
the child through a system of reinforcement. ABA is more than just a behavior
management technique; it is a step-by-step approach that teaches the
following: language skills, social skills, play skills, fine-motor skills, self-help
skills, as well as academic knowledge needed to successfully mainstream
these children into traditional classroom settings. In essence, the program
teaches children to learn how to learn.
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