WHAT IS ABA?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an approach based on the science dedicated to the understanding of human behavior. 

Behavior analysts strive to understand how behavior works, how behavior is affected by the environment, and how learning or behavior change occurs. The goal of behavior analysis is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect one’s ability to learn.

ABA is considered an evidence-based, best practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association. “Evidence-based” means that ABA has passed scientific tests of its usefulness, quality, and effectiveness.

ABA includes many different strategies and techniques that are individualized. All of these techniques focus on observable behaviors, antecedents (what happens before a behavior occurs) and on consequences (what happens after the behavior).

Learn more about ABA:

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Association for Behavior Analysis International