What Is ABA

Therapy Sessions

A therapy session in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) involves structured interactions between the therapist and the individual (often a child) to target specific behaviors and skill development. The session is typically designed based on the individual’s needs and goals. Here's a general breakdown of what a typical ABA therapy session might involve:

Methodologies

Here at New Beginnings Behavioral Health we utilize ABA therapy by using many evidence-based practices, including:

  • Functional Communication Training (FCT)

  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

  • Verbal Behavior Therapy (VBT)

  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)

  • Early Intensive Behavior Intervention (EIBI)

  • Pivotal Response Treatment

  • Social Skills Training

  • Task Analysis

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

  • Precision Teaching

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. It is a scientific approach to understanding and changing behavior, commonly used in therapeutic settings, especially for individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. ABA uses principles of learning and reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors and reduce problematic ones. Some key components of ABA include

  • Positive reinforcement (rewarding desired behaviors)

  • Discrete trial training (DTT) (breaking skills into small steps)

  • Functional behavior assessment (FBA) (understanding why behaviors occur)

Services

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