abstract:Applied behavior analysis (ABA), previously known as behavior modification, is the application of behaviorism that modifies human behaviors, especially as part of a learning or treatment process. Behavior analysts focus on the observable relationship of behavior to the environment to the exclusion of what they call "hypothetical constructs".
The intensive, one-on-one, in-hometherapywas meted out bybehavioraltherapistRickSchroeder, whousedatechnique of behaviormodificationknown as "appliedbehavior analysis" orABA.
The best-established treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders fall under the broad heading of AppliedBehaviorAnalysis -- often referred to as a "behavioral" approach.
The intensive, one-on-one, in-home therapy was meted out by behavioral therapist Rick Schroeder, who used a technique of behavior modification known as "applied behavioranalysis" or ABA. ABA essentially breaks down behavior patterns in order to reward good behavior and not reward bad behavior.