ABA Services
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific method focused on understanding and improving human behavior across all ages. ABA employs evidence-based interventions to increase skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and enhance quality of life. With ABA services, specific behaviors are objectively defined, targeted, and assessed. We create an individualized plan to determine replacement behaviors, training procedures, and maintenance strategies. Typical program areas include communication, self-care, social skills, self-monitoring, and challenging behaviors. Overall, ABA aims to improve an individual's life and the lives of those closest to those we serve.
Children in School
-Consultations
-Behavior assessments
-Individualized behavior plans
-Coaching teams
-Social groups
Adults With ID/DD
-Caregiver interviews
-Community safety
-Skill building
-In-the-moment staff training
-Interdisciplinary meetings
Seniors with Dementia
-Direct observation
-Collaborate with medical team
-Techniques to increase communication
-Resources for families, staff
-Maintenance and generalization
Resources
What To Expect When You Start With Abilities
Intake
Free consultation meeting to determine basic needs, concerns, eligibility, fees discussed, insurance verified
Assessment
Background history, caregiver interview, goals developed, direct observations, measurement procedures
Intervention
Develop a comprehensive plan, collaborative meetings, ongoing caregiver training, program review
Maintenance
Goals met with continued monitoring , final report, discussion of closing services
"Applied behavior analysis...must be applied, behavioral, and analytic; in addition, it should be technological, conceptually systematic, and effective, and it should display some generality.
Baer, Wolf, Risley, Coined "Applied Behavior Analysis"
