What is Applied Behavioral Analysis?
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) refers to a style of teaching that uses a
series of trials to shape a desired behavior or response. Goals are developed
through the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP).
Skills are then broken down into their simplest components and then taught to
your child through a system of reinforcement. ABA is more than just a behavior
management technique; it is a step-by-step approach that teaches the
following: language skills, social skills, play skills, fine-motor skills, self-help
skills, as well as academic knowledge needed to successfully mainstream
these children into traditional classroom settings. In essence, the program
teaches children to learn how to learn.
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