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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, as well as adaptive learning skills. ABA is effective for children and adults with psychological disorders in a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, homes, and clinics.
The provider uses a variety of ABA procedures. Some are directed by the therapist Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and others are directed by the person with autism Naturalistic Environment Training (NET).
Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT): the child performing the desired behavior will receive either immediate reinforcement, such as praise, edible, or access to a high preferred item; or an incorrect response will result in some form of errorless learning or error correction.
Natural Environment Training (NET): is a form of teaching that occurs in loosely structured sessions, which are initiated and paced by the child, can take place in a variety of environments, such as the home, community, or clinic and utilize a variety of items and activities which are chosen by the child.
Parents, family members and others supporting the learner may receive training so they can support learning and skill practice throughout the day.
The learner will have many opportunities to learn and implement new behaviors. This can implemented in both planned and natural situations.
The learner receives positive reinforcement for demonstrating useful skills and socially appropriate behaviors. The emphasis is on positive social interactions and enjoyable learning.
The learner receives no reinforcement for behaviors that pose harm or prevent learning.
ABA is considered an evidence-based best practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association.
“Evidence based” means that ABA has passed scientific tests of its usefulness, quality, and effectiveness. ABA therapy includes many different techniques. All of these techniques focus on antecedents (what happens before a behavior occurs) and on consequences (what happens after the behavior).
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or an RBT Requirements Coordinator, who are responsible for all work RBTs perform.
The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCaBA level provide behavior analysis services under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may not provide behavior analysis services without the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). BCaBAs may supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians.
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior analysis services. BCBAs may supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other professionals who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
BCBAs with doctoral training in behavior analysis may receive the designation of Board Certified Behavior Analyst-DoctoralTM (BCBA-D). The BCBA-D is not a separate certification and it does not grant any privileges above or beyond the BCBA certification. If you are certified at the BCBA-D level, you function in the same capacity as a BCBA (i.e., as an independent practitioner who provides behavior-analytic services) and are required to meet all BCBA maintenance requirements.