What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

ABA refers to an evidence based program that is referred to as the “best practices” for treating children diagnosed with an Autistic Disorder. Skilled therapists trained in ABA work with children in their homes, schools and out in the community based on the child’s specific needs. This program is highly intensive and includes the parents, ABA therapists and the child’s educators as a part of the treatment team. The child’s treatment team is supervised by highly trained and experienced clinical supervisors. Team meetings are conducted separately from the home and school therapies in order to maximize consistency across team members, problem solve behavioral challenges and to introduce the child to new goals.

There is considerable empirical evidence that early intensive behavior analytic intervention produces large and lasting functional improvements in many children with autism.

ABA is based upon the work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas’s 1987 study using Applied Behavior Analysis, a methodology used to maximize learning for children within the Autism Spectrum. ABA incorporates two components: Teaching and Behavior Modification.

Research has shown that the most appropriate education for children with autism includes early, intensive behavioral therapy. Every program is individualized according to the child's specific strengths and deficits. The goal is always to improve deficit areas and decrease or eliminate the inappropriate behaviors often associated with autism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who benefits from ABA?
Children and adolescents with a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified. We work with children between the ages of 18 months and 18 years.

What areas do you service?
We provide full time behavioral therapy, school shadowing and supervision in the Orange County and San Diego areas. We also provide supervision and workshop training in the Inland Empire and surrounding cities.

What age groups do you work with?
We work with children between the ages of 18 months and 18 years.

How do I get started?
In order to begin a program, each child must be evaluated by one of the Clinical Supervisors or Directors. If you would like to set up an initial evaluation, please phone us at (949) 474-5577 for the Orange County Area or (858) 272-2262 for the San Diego Area.

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