Applied Behavior Analytics (ABA)
ABA is a therapy used to treat autism and other developmental disorders. ABA therapy is based on the principles of behaviorism, which state that all behavior is learned and can be changed. ABA therapy aims to change challenging behaviors and teach new skills by increasing positive behaviors and reinforcing desired behaviors. At Bright Behavior Centers, ABA therapy is individualized to each child’s needs and goals, and is delivered in a structured, systematic way.
ABA uses a variety of techniques that teach life skills and reduce problem behaviors. Research has shown that ABA therapy is efffective in treating autism and improving communication, social skills, and cognitive abilities. ABA can also be used in combination with other therapies, including Occupational and Speech therapies.
How does ABA help?
ABA therapy programs focus on teaching children with autism the skills they need to function comfortably in society - how to communicate, interact with others, and live independently.
At Bright Behavior Centers, our ABA therapy program was designed to meet the individual needs of each child with autism. Our therapists use positive reinforcement to teach new skills and help children with autism reach their full potential.
Our goal is to equip children with the tools they need to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Targeted Skills
Adaptive Living Skills
(toileting, feeding, bathing)
Communication Skills
(expressive and receptive language)
School Readiness Skills
(imitation, matching, categorizing)
Reduce Maladaptive Behavior
(aggression, elopement, self-injury and property destruction)
Social Skills
(initiating conversation, responding to questions from peers, interactive play)
Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is one of the most popular and effective strategies used in ABA. Some common examples of positive reinforcement include verbal praise, rewards, and extra playtime.
One of the advantages of using positive reinforcement is that it helps to increase desirable behaviors. For example, if a child is praised for completing a task, they are more likely to complete similar tasks in the future. Additionally, positive reinforcement can be used to decrease undesirable behaviors. For example, if a child is given extra playtime for staying on task, they are less likely to engage in off-task behavior in the future.
Overall, positive reinforcement is an effective strategy that can be used to increase desired behaviors and decrease undesired behaviors.
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
When it comes to managing problem behavior, one of the most important things to understand is the relationship between antecedents and consequences. Antecedents are the events or circumstances that happen before a behavior occurs, while consequences are the events or circumstances that happen after a behavior occurs.
There are three basic types of antecedents: environmental, social, and individual. Environmental factors include things like lighting, noise level, and temperature. Social factors include things like who else is present, what others are doing, and whether there is any sort of reinforcement or punishment for the behavior in question. Individual factors include things like hunger, fatigue, and stress levels.
It’s important to note that not all behaviors have clear antecedents and consequences. Sometimes a behavior may be spontaneous or may occur in response to something that isn’t immediately obvious.