All About ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based approach to understanding and improving behavior. ABA focuses on how learning happens and uses evidence-based strategies to help children build meaningful, functional, and socially significant skills.
Key Points About ABA:
ABA examines the relationship between a child’s behavior and their environment.
Teaching is individualized and based on ongoing data, not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
ABA is most effective when it is collaborative, respectful, and responsive
to the child and family’s needs.
Skills are broken down into teachable, developmentally appropriate steps.
ABA supports communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, daily living skills, play, and independence.
ABA is not about compliance or controlling behavior. High-quality ABA prioritizes autonomy, communication, connection, and meaningful progress.
