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What Are Contingencies in ABA?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication and social skills, while also experiencing sensory sensitivities, restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. These challenges that they face can be overcome…
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What Are the Signs That ABA Therapy is Working?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are prescribed applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) can make major strides in multiple areas. As the leading treatment option for children with autism, ABA therapy can help build communication,…
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What Makes ABA Therapy Ethical?

Ethics are central in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) in ensuring that the rights and well-being of all individuals are respected. Whether the children who get ABA therapy have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or some other challenges,…
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What is Task Analysis in ABA?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication and social interactions. They may have trouble completing daily life tasks and face challenges with sensory sensitivities. As a result, many children with autism…
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Why Some Behaviors Get Worse Before They Improve in ABA

Behavior modification is a key component of applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy. Following scientific evidence and principles, therapists can create treatment plans that can target specific behavior challenges that children with autism…