How Functional Behavior Analysis Helps in ABA Therapy

How Functional Behavior Analysis Helps in ABA Therapy

Functional Behavioral Analysis in ABA Therapy Understanding the role of a functional behavioral assessment in applied behavior analysis therapy starts by learning some individual definitions. In an ABA context, these terms have very specific meanings: A functional behavioral assessment seeks to determine what children are trying to accomplish by taking certain actions. In short: why…

An Important Step: Building Writing Skills in ABA Therapy

An Important Step: Building Writing Skills in ABA Therapy

Writing Skills in ABA Therapy These days, when it seems like writing skills are largely eclipsed by high-tech communication methods, it is easy to discount the profound impact learning to write has on a child’s physical and intellectual development. Writing is a core skill that develops motor control, language competence, and emotional perspective. Learning to…

What is ABA Therapy?

What is ABA Therapy?

Applied behavioral analysis therapy is one of the most widely respected treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders. ABA is based on familiar therapeutic techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, but – there are some significant departures in practice that make it uniquely suited to improve learning and behavior goals for ASDs. If you are considering…