What is Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA)?
ABA is an evidence- based approach that focuses on teaching an individual socially significant behaviors. Some examples of socially significant behaviors are:
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Communication
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Daily living skills (e.g.,getting dressed, brushing teeth)
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Play skills
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Classroom readiness
Treatment Models
Focuses on targeting a few functional skills
Examples:
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Reducing dangerous or life threatening problem behaviors and increasing appropriate behaviors
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Appropriate behaviors for transitions
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Social skills with peers and family
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Usually 10-25 hours per week of 1:1 therapy
Focused Treatment
Comprehensive Treatment
The number of hours (treatment dosage) recommended by a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) will depend on a few factors:
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Goals of treatment
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Child's strengths and needs
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Family circumstances and preferences
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How the child is responding to treatment
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Focuses on targeting multiple domains (e.g., communication, self-care, social, leisure)
Examples: ​
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Toilet training, communication, imaginative play, sharing with peers, and transitions are worked on with a 4 year old child
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Communication, daily living skills, independent leisure activities, and following directions are worked on with a 12 year
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Usually 30-40 hours per week of 1:1 therapy