Behavior Therapy
 

What Is Behavior Therapy?

We at Happy Sunshine use ABA principles in Behavior therapy. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence. ABA is effective for children with psychological disorders in a variety of settings, including schools, homes etc. It has also been seen that consistent ABA can significantly improve behaviors and skills and decrease the need for special services.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA is commonly practiced as a therapeutic intervention for individuals with autism. According to the Center for Autism, ABA helps the autistic child improve social interactions, learn new skills, and maintain positive behaviors. ABA also helps transfer skills and behavior from one situation to another, controlling situations where negative behaviors arise and minimizing negative behaviors. With autism, ABA is most successful when intensely applied for more than 20 hours a week and prior to the age of 4.

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Behavior analysis helps us to understand:

• How behavior works

• How behavior is affected by the environment

• How learning takes place

ABA therapy applies our understanding of how behavior works to real situations. The goal is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning.

 

When working with an ABA therapist, you will:

1. Determine which behaviors require change

2. Set goals and expected outcomes

3. Establish ways to measure changes and improvements

4. Evaluate where you are now

5. Learn new skills and/or learn how to avoid negative behaviors

6. Regularly review your progress

7. Decide whether or not further behaviour modification is necessary

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