What Is ABA Therapy?

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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is a form of therapy used to improve or change particular behaviors. It is used as a scientific way to analyze different behaviors. In clear words, ABA changes the environment to change behavior. ABA therapy is designed to learn behaviors like grooming, hygiene, fine motor skill, work proficiency, and even simple things like a child keeping his room tidy. It also helps with behaviors like social skills, reading ability, academics, and communication.

There are several different types of ABA. And the uses depends on the patient’s severity and situation.

Advantage of ABA

ABA therapy might helps with following benefits:

Helps develop behavioral skills:

ABA therapy is beneficial in helping autistic persons in learning new abilities. According to studies, a research discovered that it improved children’s behaviour and IQ. And t he severity of their autism diagnoses also reduced.

Teaches simple and complex skills:

ABA even teaches children for brushing their teeth correctly or for sharing their toys with friends.

Helps parents to enhance their skills:

ABA gives parents a direction for teaching for tracking development. For instance, by dividing words into syllables rather than whole ones, it can assist parents in teaching language.