Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a professional field of study and clinical practice which aims to improve lives through empirically analyzing and programming socially significant behaviors. There is a large body of evidence supporting the use of ABA in treating individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities.

Materials are presented in a format that is clear, concise, and builds upon prior learning. Movement to the next lesson is based upon mastery of the prior lesson to avoid splitering of skills.  

A highly structured teaching environment with clear expectations for the student and the teacher is critical to discrete trail teaching. The approach allows for repetition of practice skills with easily measured performance.

This approach helps the learner respond to and initiate joint activities such as gazing and pointing to a reference. Systematic training helps learners respond to multiple cues. The approach helps the learner develop self-management skills in monitoring their own behavior with adult support. 

Success is achieved by breaking tasks down into smaller parts. Clear direction is given with understanding of what portion of a task is already learned and what portion needs to be taught. 

This innovative data collection tool is used to measure student progress in real time. Essential skills are built to specific goals to allow students to use their skills fluently. Data gathered on a daily basis allows teachers and students to make changes to promote individualized student growth.  

Incidental teaching follows the child’s interests in an environment that is natural to the child. This approach reduces the need for elaborate generalization. Use of reinforcers reduces the potential for inappropriate behavior.

A highly structured teaching environment with clear expectations for the student and the teacher is critical to discrete trail teaching. The approach allows for repetition of practice skills with easily measured performance.

Materials are presented in a format that is clear, concise, and builds upon prior learning. Movement to the next lesson is based upon mastery of the prior lesson to avoid splitering of skills.  

This approach helps the learner respond to and initiate joint activities such as gazing and pointing to a reference. Systematic training helps learners respond to multiple cues. The approach helps the learner develop self-management skills in monitoring their own behavior with adult support.