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Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best known as the leading evidence-based therapy proven to be most effective in treating Autism, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities, based on the science of learning and behavior. It is not limited to the treatment of children but to persons of all ages.
The main focus of ABA is to teach the person new skills that will replace the problem behaviors so that the health and safety of the person is guaranteed and they can improve in all areas of life.
Some of the Benefits of ABA Therapy:
Improves social interactions.
Increases language and communication skills.
Improves attention, focus, memory, and academics.
Increase positive behaviors.
Decrease challenging behavior.
Some of the other sub-specialties of ABA include:
Organizational Behavior Management
Behavior Analysis in Education
Behavior Analysis in Health and Fitness
Behavioral Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Where to find additional information about ABA:
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board:
The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis:
https://www.fabaworld.org/what-is-behavior-analysis-consumers
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