What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific therapeutic approach to
changing behavior. ABA employs a variety of methods to either strengthen
or weaken human behavior via environmental modifications and/or
mindfulness strategies to increase flexibility. Data collection and caregiver
participation (if applicable) are required dimensions of an effective ABA
program. All ABA therapy programs are individualized and specific to what
is socially significant in the patient’s everyday environment.
ABA Therapy
Naturalistic Teaching Strategies (NATs):
NATs incorporates a teaching strategy that centers around the patient’s interest and creates learning opportunities through play.
Discrete
Trial
Training
(DTT):
DTT incorporates teacher lead instruction that rewards specific responding to an environmental event.
Precision
Teaching
(PT):
PT incorporates fluency based instructions to support patients with learning key behaviors across a specified amount of time.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
ACT incorporates a method of instruction that helps with psychological flexibility by teaching the patient to separate their thoughts and feelings from their own behavior.