Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies.
Our experts consider ABA to be the gold-standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental conditions.
But it’s sometimes used in the treatment of other conditions as well, including:
Substance use disorder
Dementia
Cognitive impairment after brain injury
Eating disorders
Anger issues
Borderline personality disorder
How does it work?
(ABA) Applied behavioral analysis therapy involves several phases, allowing for an approach that’s tailored to your child’s specific needs.
Consultation
Developing a plan
Caregiver Training
Frequent Evaluation
As long as your child continues treatment, their therapist will continue to monitor their progress and analyze which strategies are working and where your child may benefit from different treatment tactics.
ABA often Results:
Showing more interest in people around them
Communicating with other people more effectively
Having more focus at school
Reducing or stopping self-harming behaviors
Having fewer tantrums or other outbursts learning to ask for things they want
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