Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
Center-based ABA techniques successfully build communication, play, social, academic, self-care, work, and community living skills as well as reduce behaviors in children of all ages. ABA therapy can be provided in structured sessions, naturally occurring activities, or contrived situations. Therefore, sessions may take place center based in the home or community. All skills are broken down into small steps, and children are provided many repeated opportunities to learn and practice. The goals of intervention, as well as the methods of presentation, are customized to the strengths and needs of the individual child. Performance is measured continuously by direct observation, and intervention is modified accordingly.
Regardless of the age of the child, the goal of ABA is to enable him or her to function as independently and successfully as possible in a variety of environments.