Dr. McGee answers the question: 'What Is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and how does it work? Answer: The term ABA stands for ...

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy frequently applied to children with autism and other developmental disorders that focuses on imparting skills in specific domains of functioning, ...

Children with autism often experience the world differently, facing unique challenges but also possessing incredible strengths. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a powerful, science-based approach ...

When families begin Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, it often starts during early childhood. Parents usually associate ABA with helping young children build foundational skills such as ...

The National Center for Education Statistics recently reported that of the 49.6 million students enrolled in public schools across America, approximately 55% identified as members of ethnic or racial ...

After appropriately identifying the behavior in a child with autism, a suitable intervention can be used to proactively, or reactively, reduce and replace it. Challenging behaviors can be difficult to ...

The therapy long considered the gold standard for autism faces an increasingly virulent opposition, mostly from people who experienced it in childhood. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, ...

***Please note: The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education program will not be accepting new students for the 2025-2026 academic year. More information to follow*** Now, more than ever, ...

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell adopts the scientist-practitioner model to prepare students with the knowledge and ...