What is

ABA?

Scientific study known as Behavior Analysis

Within it, researchers use distinct principles to understand the relationship between a child’s behavior and their environment, and how one can influence the other.

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https://www.abainternational.org/about-us/behavior-analysis.aspx

As simple as ABC

Understanding patterns of what is happening before and after a behavior is crucial to determine the best strategies to prevent or minimize problem behavior or increase desired behavior!

Antecedent

(What happens before the Behavior)

Behavior

(Target behavior for increase or decrease)

Consequence

(What happens after the behavior)

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stress-free-discipline/201509/the-abcs-child-behavior

Functions of Behavior

Pull up a SEAT and learn why challenging behaviors occur & how to respond most effectively.

Behavior is maintained by function(s);

Sensory

Escape

Attention

Tangibles

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