What is ABA?
Who does ABA Benefit?
Individuals with ASD, OHI, OCD, ODD, anxiety, etc. EVERYONE!! (Even animals)
What does "A" in ABC stand for?
Antecedent
What does "B" in ABC stand for?
Behavior
ABA not only addresses behavior concerns, but also recognizess the need to address all types of issues a child may face.
Fact
ABA just uses food and toys to bribe kids into doing things, allowing kids to get hooked on edible rewards.
Myth
Where do you typically see ABA implemented?
Schools, clinics, homes, community outings EVERYWHERE!
What does "C" in ABC stand for?
Consequence
What types of behaviors should be reinforced?
- appropriate behaviors
- safe hands/feet/body
- attempting/completing tasks
- positive peer interactions
ABA is a structured teaching method, however, children learn multiple ways to respond to situations and work on flexibility and imagination.
Fact
When working on an intervention plan in the classroom, goals should be individualized based on current skills, deficits, and environment.
Fact
What does ABA stand for?
Applied Behavior Analysis
What are the two types of consequences?
Reinforcement & Punishment
Does a reinforcer increase or decrease a behavior?
Increase
ABA is only sitting at a table running drills.
Myth
ABA is a specialized therapy just for young children or individuals with autism.
Myth
What is an example of a behavior that ABA can be utilized to increase or decrease?
- life skills (folding clothes, toileting, etc.), Manding (making requests), Functional communication
- SIBs, tantrums, etc.
The event or action that occurs immediately after the behavior?
The event or action that occurs immediately before the behavior?
Antecedent
ABA will "heal" our scholars.
Myth
ABA is an evidence-based practice that has substantial peer-reviewed research demonstrating its effectiveness for increasing appropriate behaviors and decreasing challenging behaviors.
Fact
What is the main focus of ABA?
Understanding and improving behavior.
T/F: It is important to know what happens before a behavior is exhibited to plan steps moving forward for intervention
True
How do we know if a consequence is functioning as a reinforcer?
The target behavior increases.
ABA oversimplifies tasks and does not teach the "big picture"
Myth
ABA is only for low-functioning children
Myth