Guest guest Posted June 2, 2003 Report Share Posted June 2, 2003 > Can someone tell me what ABA stands for? > > thanks, Debby (mom to Jordan , 4 years DS/ASD, Tallahasse, FL, > USA) (from one of 's handout) APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS/APPLIED VERBAL BEHAVIOR I would like to begin by giving the definition of Applied Behavior Analysis. This is a term often used interchangeably with the term behavior modification; it invovles analyzing and modifying human behavior. Behavirism is a science and Applied Behavior Analysis is a model that comes from the science. I would like to say that what many people call " ABA therapy " or the science of ABA, is different from DTT (Discrete Trial Training) and that some people are calling discrete trial training, ABA. To me this is where much of the confusion lays. In regards to applied behavior analysis and applied verbal behavior the science is the same and they are both based on behavioral principles i.e. reinforcement, prompting, shaping, and fading. Following the science of behaviorism and using behavioral prinicples is what makes ABA/AVB a really good teaching model. More specifically Applied Verbal Behavior is a good teaching tool for functional communication. It does matter if your child is verbal or nonverbal, functional communication is the key to his/her development and AVB addresses all areas of language. It does matter what curriculum you use, as long as you are following the principles of behavior. This allows you to teach anything from language, play, social skills and so on. To develop a generic program that does not work for the specfic needs of the child and family is of no benefit to anyone. On the other hand, rigid programs that may bore the child and the therapist surely will not have half the success of a program or activity that the child is reincorced by and loves to do. So if you choose ABA or AVB make sure the people working with your child know the science of behaviorism and are working together for a functional outcome. Be aware that new research is always coming out that improves on how we work with out children. I cannot stress how important it it to educate yourself and your therapist. ** All opinions expressed above are solely those of Treehouse Pediatrics ** A couple of sites to review: http://www.christinaburkaba.com/AVB.htm http://www.christinaburkaba.com/NET.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Has anyone here had ABA used on them, used it themselves on their children, or seen it used on someone else? Since 's and this mother's accounts of what it really is are so contrary, perhaps the truth lies someewhere inbetween? Maybe ABA has evolved to more gentle methods today and not the horror stories we have heard? Perhaps it really is useful for SOME autistic children, just like medication CAN be useful for SOME? I'd like more trustworthy information, preferrably first-hand. If it works so wonderfully, where are all the autistics who have become "normal" and grown up to tell about it? If it indeed cures or alleviates their comminication difficulties, then I'd be very interested in hearing what they have to say. Inger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 >Inger: "Has anyone here had ABA used on them,......"I sorry, I missed something. Could you kindly explain the letters: 'ABA'? Rainbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 The only thing that comes to mind is American Bar Association, but have a feeling that this is not what Inger is referring to."Rainbow ." <rainbow@...> wrote: >Inger: "Has anyone here had ABA used on them,......" I sorry, I missed something. Could you kindly explain the letters: 'ABA'? Rainbow If you love something, set it free! So it is with books. See what I mean atwww.bookcrossing.com/friend/nheckoblogcritics.orghttp://notesfromnancy.blogspot.com Heckofreelance proofreadernancygailus@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 The only thing that comes to mind is American Bar Association, but have a feeling that this is not what Inger is referring to."Rainbow ." <rainbow@...> wrote: >Inger: "Has anyone here had ABA used on them,......" I sorry, I missed something. Could you kindly explain the letters: 'ABA'? Rainbow If you love something, set it free! So it is with books. See what I mean atwww.bookcrossing.com/friend/nheckoblogcritics.orghttp://notesfromnancy.blogspot.com Heckofreelance proofreadernancygailus@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 The only thing that comes to mind is American Bar Association, but have a feeling that this is not what Inger is referring to."Rainbow ." <rainbow@...> wrote: >Inger: "Has anyone here had ABA used on them,......" I sorry, I missed something. Could you kindly explain the letters: 'ABA'? Rainbow If you love something, set it free! So it is with books. See what I mean atwww.bookcrossing.com/friend/nheckoblogcritics.orghttp://notesfromnancy.blogspot.com Heckofreelance proofreadernancygailus@...__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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