What is ABA Therapy?

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy which is a type of intensive therapy that focuses on the principles and techniques of learning theory to help improve social behavior. ABA therapy helps to not only develop new skills, but to shape and refine previously learned skills, and decrease socially significant problem behaviors. The goal of ABA is to improve meaningful behavior in the real world, every day settings by using techniques that are based upon the principles of behavior which can increase helpful behavior in your child and reduce behaviors that are harmful or that   negatively affect learning.

ABA is a recognized and effective treatment for children with Autism when performed in a high-quality and intensive manner. ABA often utilizes positive reinforcement to increase desirable behaviors and advance the skills of the child. ABA therapy utilizes a research-based approach based on the principles of behavior. ABA programs are driven by data, so success can be measured and programming can be adjusted if the treatment is not effective.

"Do just once what others say you can't, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again."

- James R. Cook