What is ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis is a evidence based approach to managing and teaching functional behaviors. ABA focuses on identifying the functions of behaviors that are exhibited, and helping an individual shape those behaviors to follow norms that are practiced within their everyday environment. Skills that can be taught through ABA include:

- Reducing challenging behaviors

- Coping strategies 

- Functional communication to express emotions 

- Functional communication to express needs and desires 

- Interacting with others within the environment by learning to share and learning to advocate for ones self 

- Daily living skills such as, potty training and daily hygiene routines.

- Along with many other skills

This type of therapy can assist in a wide range of behaviors but it is most effective when treatment is individualized to the child's needs.