What is ABA? By: Laura Bouvier, M.A., BCBA, LABA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science that applies the principles of learning and behavior to teach and improve socially significant behavior including communication, social skills and activities…
Schedules and ABA In this blog, we will discuss schedules, how we use them in ABA, and how they can benefit you- the behavior therapist or parent. As ABA therapists, we work with clients that are on the autism…
In this blog, we will teach you about positive and negative reinforcement. I have found that many people who are unfamiliar with the technical lingo of ABA hear the word “negative” and think “bad” or “punishment.” That is not the…
In this blog, we will discuss the importance of the registered behavior technician. We will also discuss the registered behavior technician roadmap. Everyone’s career paths are different. Plans change. Priorities shift. Life happens. At ABI, our clinical team comes from…
In this blog, we will describe the ABI client road map. Our primary goal at ABI is to prepare our clients to be “Ready for Life” in a manner suitable to their own personal road map. In addition to offering…
In this blog, we will talk about social skills and ABA Social skills deficits are a common symptom of ASD. When social skills and ABA programming come together, they can be taught individually to clients with autism spectrum disorder. This…
In this blog, we will explore Executive Skills and Autism. Executive functioning skill needs and developmental differences are often significant challenges for individuals with autism. ABA is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on learning skills and changing behavior. Therefore, ABA…
Reinforcement Reinforcement may not be a very common term in the general population when talking about behavior and learning. Even so, as the saying goes, “we know it when we see it”. We like what we like when we like…