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ABA is a set of principles that form the basis for many behavioral treatments. ABA is based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA is considered an evidence-based “best” practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association.

Applied Behavior Analysis involves many techniques for understanding and changing behavior. ABA is a flexible treatment:

Can be adapted to meet the needs of each unique person
Provided in many different locations – at home, at school, and in the community
Teaches skills that are useful in everyday life
Can involve one-to-one teaching or group instruction

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is one of the main strategies used in ABA.

When a behavior is followed by something that is valued (a reward), a person is more likely to repeat that behavior. Over time, this encourages positive behavior change.

First, the therapist identifies a goal behavior. Each time the person uses the behavior or skill successfully, they get a reward. The reward is meaningful to the individual – examples include praise, a toy or book, watching a video, access to playground or other location, and more.

Positive rewards encourage the person to continue using the skill. Over time this leads to meaningful behavior change.

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Understanding antecedents (what happens before a behavior occurs) and consequences (what happens after the behavior) is another important part of any ABA program.

The following three steps – the “A-B-Cs” – help us teach and understand behavior:

An antecedent: this is what occurs right before the target behavior. It can be verbal, such as a command or request. It can also be physical, such a toy or object, or a light, sound, or something else in the environment. An antecedent may come from the environment, from another person, or be internal (such as a thought or feeling).
A resulting behavior: this is the person’s response or lack of response to the antecedent. It can be an action, a verbal response, or something else.
A consequence: this is what comes directly after the behavior. It can include positive reinforcement of the desired behavior, or no reaction for incorrect/inappropriate responses.

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Breakthrough Learning Group

1 Heather Lane
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
United States

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Behaviors in Motion

Behaviors In Motion, LLC provides school, home, & community based Applied Behavior Analysis services focusing on skill acquisition & behavior reduction.

Cranford, New Jersey 07016
United States

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732-259-0974

The Behavior Place

Goshen, New York
United States

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New Direction ABA Fair Lawn

New Direction ABA is an experienced and reliable provider of in-home and community setting-based ABA in Bergen County NJ.

12-18 River Road
Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410
United States

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201-577-1443

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Best Practices in Behavior Analysis, LLC

Best Practices in Behavior Analysis was founded in 2014. We are a growing behavior consulting agency where most of our clients come from referrals from other families. We are proud to offer Kids Helping Kids, our social skills summer camp.

P.O. Box 12
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950
United States

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201-407-0152

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