What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

ABA therapy in Delhi is based on the science of learning and behavior. This analysis helps us to understand:

• How behavior works
• How it is affected by the environment, and
• How learning takes place

ABA therapy uses our understanding of how behavior works. The main aim is to increase the behavior that are helpful and decrease those that are harmful. The therapy programs can help:

• Decrease problem behaviors
• Increase language and communication skills
• Improve attention, social skills, focus, memory, and academics

How ABA therapy works

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) involves many techniques that are used to understand and change behavior. It is seen that when a behavior is followed by something that is rewarded then a person is more likely to repeat that behavior and thus it encourages positive behavior change.

The rewards can be anything such as praise, toy or book, watching video, access to playground or other location, and more.

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Understanding antecedents and consequences is another important part of any ABA program. The following three steps help us teach and understand behavior:

• An antecedent: This is what happens right before the target behavior. It can be verbal or physical. An antecedent may come from the environment, another person, or internal.
• Resulting Behavior: This is the person’s response or no response to the antecedent.
• Consequence: This comes directly after the behavior. It has positive reinforcement of the desired behavior, or no reaction.