It is simply the application of behavioral principles, to everyday situations, that will, over time, increase or decrease targeted behaviors.
ABA has been used to help individuals acquire many different skills, such as language skills, self-help skills, and play skills; in addition, these principles can help to decrease maladaptive behaviors such as aggression, self-stimulatory behaviors, and self-injurious behavior.
In short, ABA gives simple techniques and strategies that are used to increase good behavior and decrease bad behavior.
First Step - Antecedent Manipulations (things to do before the behavior has occurred):
*Task Clarification: break down the task into smaller easier steps. Give clear precise instructions.
*Environment modification: reduce distractions in the environment. Arrange the environment such that the most interesting thing within sight is the activity you want the child to engage in.
*Routines/ Schedules with breaks: set clear routines with frequent breaks so that the child’s day is structured.
*Rules/expectations: be very firm and clear with what you are asking the child to do. Set age-appropriate expectations.
*Behavior contracts: written contracts where both individuals sign their acceptance of the terms of the contracts.
*Capturing motivation: make the activity interesting by engaging in the activity with the individual. Be cheerful and excited when teaching.
*Provide hints and clues to the child for an activity.
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