ABA Therapy
ABA is the science of behavior and learning! ABA helps us understand why people do what they do, how behavior is affected by the environment, and how learning takes place. ABA is also used as an evidence-based treatment approach to improve people’s overall well-being. The goal of ABA is to use data-informed decisions to teach desirable behaviors within socially meaningful skill sets while decreasing undesirable behaviors that are barriers to the learning process. ABA is used in teaching academics, social skills, communication, self-care, learner readiness, following directions, and motor skills. Fun fact: ABA principles are also used in sports, developing healthy habits, and even workplace efficiency! The beautiful thing about ABA is that anyone can learn how to implement its strategies. This can be challenging and more complex than it seems, which is why practitioners like those at Adaptive Steps have committed to sharing their knowledge and supporting families like yours!