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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

   Committed to Supporting the Whole Family 
ABA is short for Applied Behavioral Analysis, and it is used to assist treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders who demonstrate challenging behaviors.  Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a system of autism treatment based on behaviorist theories which, simply put, state that desired behaviors can be taught through a system of rewards and consequences. ABA can be thought of as applying behavioral principles to behavioral goals and carefully measuring the results.
ABA is a therapy method that can help with the identification and treatment of challenging behaviors.  Additionally, ABA therapists are trained to collaborate with families to  reach set goals and to produce lasting change and improve the quality of life of each child. 
 
At Kuhl Therapies, Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) use a community-based approach in order to help each individual child improve their behaviors in the most naturalistic environment possible.  The RBTs that work with children at Kuhl Therapies collaborate with the other disciplines that child is seeing, including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. 
 
In addition, each therapist has been trained to understand the differences between sensory and behavior.  The RBTs are all supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is obtaining her PhD and also teaches other BCBAs. 
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When to Seek ABA Therapy 

​ ABA treats the following diagnosis: 
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Families seek ABA when children are struggling with any of the following due to behavior:
  • Communication and Language in conjunction with a speech therapist
  • Social skills
  • Potty training
  • Play and leisure skills
  • Learning and academic skills
  • Community safety
  • Self-care 
  • Self-advocacy

Challenging Behavior Red Flags

  • Ignores familiar individuals
  • Refuses to follow requests
  • Causing harm to others or themselves (e.g., biting, kicking, scratching)
  • Excessive anger when told, "no'
  • Verbal aggression (e.g., bullying, negative language)
  • Destruction of property
  • Severe tantrums (e.g., more than 5 per day across multiple days, 90% of tantrums lasting 25 minutes or longer)
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