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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy is not exclusive to individuals with autism. While it is most widely recognized for its success in supporting children on the autism spectrum, this association largely exists because autism has been the most extensively researched area within the field. The roots of this perception trace back to O. Ivar Lovaas’ landmark study involving 19 young children with autism. His research demonstrated that intensive ABA intervention (up to 20 ho

ABA relies heavily on observing behaviour, so the skills and domains targeted are determined by the assessment tool the behaviour analyst uses. For parents and caregivers, understanding the tool can clarify the rationale behind the goals and interventions. For professionals, this knowledge helps guide the development of appropriate goals in an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Key Domains Supported by ABA Communication Skills ABA often draws on verbal operants (Skinner,1

Behaviour analysis is the study of mechanisms that influence behaviour as well as how it interacts with learning  and education. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based framework that looks to apply these concepts to the world around us. While ABA is most commonly used within the special education context to help learners acquire different skills from - from appropriate classroom etiquette to independent life skills. It has expanded to apply behavioural principl