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Introduction To ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a behavioral therapy designed for individuals with autism and developmental disorders, focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors to promote learning and reduce negative behaviors. It utilizes both discrete and continuous data collection methods to track behavior patterns and implement structured interventions. Various activities are suggested to enhance attention and improve eye contact skills in children undergoing ABA therapy.

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Introduction To ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a behavioral therapy designed for individuals with autism and developmental disorders, focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors to promote learning and reduce negative behaviors. It utilizes both discrete and continuous data collection methods to track behavior patterns and implement structured interventions. Various activities are suggested to enhance attention and improve eye contact skills in children undergoing ABA therapy.

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IntroductION To ABA

Therapy
by YashI SrIvastava
PsychologIst
What IS ABA?

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is a


type of behavioral therapy for people with
autism and other developmental disorders. It’s
based on the idea that if you reward certain
behaviors then children will repeat those
behaviors. In other words, when you reinforce
specific behaviors, those behaviors will increase.
When you don’t reinforce certain behaviors,
those behaviors will decrease and may
eventually go away altogether.
.
ApplIEd BehavIour Therapy
ABA therapy helps children on the autism
spectrum by:

Increasing their social abilities like completing


tasks, communicating, and learning new skills
Implementing maintenance behaviors like
self-control and self-regulation
Teaching them to transfer learned behaviors
to new environments
Modifying the learning environment to
challenge them in certain scenarios
Reducing negative behaviors like self-harm
In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), "discrete" refers to
specific, distinct behaviors measured in a structured way
(like Discrete Trial Training), while "continuous" refers to
recording every occurrence of a behavior over a period of
time, providing a more comprehensive picture of behavior
patterns; essentially, both "discrete" and "continuous" are
data collection methods used within ABA, each with its
own advantages depending on the situation and target
behavior.
DIscretE ABA

Often involves structured interventions like


Discrete Trial Training (DTT).
Records specific instances of a behavior, like how
many times a child correctly responds to a prompt.
Useful for teaching new skills by breaking them
down into smaller steps.
ContInous ABA

Records every occurrence of a behavior during a


specific observation period.
Provides a detailed picture of behavior frequency,
duration, and patterns.
May be used to track behaviors that happen
frequently or last for extended periods.
Some ActIvItIes to boost attentIon

Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles, picture puzzles, and memory games can
help improve attention span.
Board games
Board games require players to pay attention and make
strategic decisions, which can help develop
concentration skills.
Matching games
Matching games can help develop attention,
concentration, and thinking skills.
ActIvItIes To Improve EYE Contact
Mirror games: Stand in front of a mirror and look into your own eyes. You can
also try making funny faces or waving at yourself.
Peek-a-boo: Hide your face behind your hands and encourage the child to look
at you.
Blowing bubbles: Blow bubbles and wait for the child to look at you.
Ball games: Play ball games like skittles, darts, bowling, or catch.
Action songs: Sing songs together and stop occasionally to wait for eye
contact.
Puzzles: Hold a puzzle piece close to your face and encourage the child to look
at you.
Gross motor activities: Try activities like swinging or having a tickle.
Torch activities: Follow a light along the wall or use a remote-controlled toy.

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