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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was first applied to the treatment of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, this practice area has the largest evidence base and has received the most recognition (BACB, n.d.). However, it can be used for children, teenagers and adults with other disabilities such as but not limited to, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and more.
- ABA can be effective in helping these individuals to improve their overall quality of life by targeting unexpected behaviours and encouraging healthier alternatives.
ABA in Early Intervention
When ABA techniques are used for children as young as 2+ years old,
it is often called Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)
Early : Begins from a young age, as early as 2+ years old.
Intensive : A recommended minimum of 20 hours per week of intervention.
Behavior : Uses the principles of ABA.
Intervention : Targeted intervention to teach new socially significant skills and to minimise the impact of difficulties/delays the child is facing.
How does EIBI work?
One to one adult to child intervention
Uses Discrete Trial Training (DTT) as a teaching procedure.
Increases positive and expected behaviours while reducing unexpected behaviours such as aggression and tantrums through positive reinforcements.
Intervention is customised to each child's skill level.
Skills includes, social emotional, fine and gross motor, cognitive, communication, play and functional (e.g. toileting and eating) skills.
Complex tasks will be broken down through task analysis into achievable units of behavior.
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