WHAT IS ABA?

The scientific study of behavior is known as behavior analysis. The practice of using behavior analysis's learning and motivational concepts, as well as the techniques and technology evolved from behavior analysis, to address issues of social significance is known as applied behavior analysis (ABA). Treatments based on ABA have been supported by scientific research for many years.

ABA has been shown to be the most successful treatment for kids, teens, and young adults with autism and/or other related conditions. In certain circumstances, with effective, early intervention, symptoms of these conditions may be changed if necessary and/or improved.

The overall goal of ABA is to aid individuals in finding their highest quality of life through the use of evidence-based practices.

ABA is a proven, scientific research-based method that has resulted in improvements across many populations, settings, and behaviors.

7 DIMENSIONS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)

As the main criterion for defining and evaluating the importance of ABA, Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968) recognized and defined seven dimensions of ABA:

  • 1- APPLIED

    The behaviors chosen for treatment must be socially significant. In other words, we make sure that behavioral modifications enhance the standard of living for your child and family.

  • 2- BEHAVIORAL

    Treatment-focused behaviors must be measurable and well-defined. To guarantee that the desired customer behavior was actually changed as opposed to changes in the observer, measurement of the behavior must also be accurate.

  • 3- ANALYTIC

    The controlled events and a shift in the desired behavior can be shown to have a functional relationship. In other words, the treatment and the behaviors that need to change are directly related and the relationship between them is easy to understand.

  • 4- TECHNOLOGICAL

    The description of the treatment process is so clear that anyone (including teachers, parents, and caregivers) could duplicate it.

  • 5- CONCEPTUALLY SYSTEMATIC

    The applicable principle(s) from which the behavior-changing methods were formed should be detailed, together with any interpretations of how or why the procedures were successful. The effectiveness of a particular procedure can be explained by behavior analysts. The creation of additional procedures that focus on additional desirable behaviors may be made possible by this degree of awareness.

  • 6- EFFECTIVE

    The targeted behavior(s) must be significantly and practically improved during treatment.

  • 7- GENERALITY

    If a behavior persists over time, shows up in a variety of settings, or spreads to other behaviors that aren't being directly addressed, it has generality.