Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach that focuses on considering the motivation behind behaviors to make socially significant behavior changes in an individual's daily life. According to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), ABA is largely based on behavior, and its consequences, techniques generally involve teaching individuals more effective ways of behaving through positive reinforcement and working to change the social consequences of existing behavior. Treatment approaches based on ABA have been empirically shown to be effective in a wide variety of areas. 

Popular ABA Subspecialty Practice Areas can include Autism and Developmental Differences, Education, Clinical Behavior Analysis, and Substance Abuse Disorders.

Thrive Center provides ABA services to our students upon referral.