Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy frequently applied to children with autism and other developmental disorders that focuses on imparting skills in specific domains of functioning, ...
Dr. McGee answers the question: 'What Is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and how does it work? Answer: The term ABA stands for ...
Children with autism often experience the world differently, facing unique challenges but also possessing incredible strengths. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a powerful, science-based approach ...
The therapy long considered the gold standard for autism faces an increasingly virulent opposition, mostly from people who experienced it in childhood. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, ...
Now, more than ever, schools are looking for highly trained professionals who can understand, analyze, and guide students with disabilities. The benefit of earning a master's degree in special ...
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All Behavior is Communication. Or is it?

Not all behavior is communication—and that’s okay. Learn when behavior might be involuntary, sensory-driven, impulsive, or medical, and why mislabeling everything as communication can do more harm ...
The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell adopts the scientist-practitioner model to prepare students with the knowledge and ...
The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis is designed to integrate scientific theory with proven behavioral strategies. The MS in ABA prepares you to promote positive change across multiple settings. You ...
Looking for a career that focuses on making meaningful social change? Do you want to serve individuals as they work to change their behavior using scientifically validated and evidence-based ...