Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis
at UPAC
What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a versatile, evidence-based treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that includes multiple areas such as
- Language and Communication
- Social Skills
- Motor Skills
- Daily Living Skills
- Safety Skills
- Behavior Decrease
- School Readiness
- Each treatment plan is individually tailored based on the needs identified from the parent input and client assessments.
- ABA is the utilization of specific techniques and strategies to bring about meaningful and positive behavior changes. This can be done by breaking down tasks into small incremental steps and teaching them individually and then piecing them together to become more complex.
- We apply behavioral concepts such as reinforcement to shape new behaviors, replace inappropriate behaviors with more appropriate behaviors, and teach additional skills such as communication, social skills, attending, and following instructions.
Skills Addressed May Include:
School and Work Readiness
• Communication
• Listening
• Following Directions
• Maintaining Attention
• Focus on a Task
•
Staying Seated
• Working with Others
Independent Living Skills
• Dressing
• Toileting
• Eating
• Personal Hygiene
• Household Chores
•
Following a Schedule
• Leisure Skills
Social Skills
• Playing with Peers
• Taking Turns
• Understanding Another Person's Perspective
• Joining Conversations
•
Initiating Conversations
Challenging Behavior Reduction
• Self-Harming Behaviors
• Destructive Behavior
• Aggression Towards Others
• Tantrums
• Non-Compliance
Why Choose University Pediatrician’s Autism Center?
Our team of highly trained clinician’s are ready to welcome your family. Our clinician’s have received university level training from accredited universities in Applied Behavior Analysis. Most of our clinician’s have completed an internal practicum experience with us and have chosen to stay employed with UPAC. We train our clinicians to a high degree in behavior analytic services including best practice and evidence-based practices in the field. We continue to provide ongoing education opportunities such as trainings on Relational Frame Theory (RFT), Motivational Interviewing, and encourage our staff to seek out additional education. In addition, we have proudly collaborated with Dr. Gregory Hanley on his research-based Practical Functional Assessment and Skills Based Treatment protocol for reducing problem behavior. Offering the most effective, research-based practices as tools for our families is one of our values.
Our Behavior Technicians are also highly trained. Each Behavior Technician accomplishes over 50 hours of trainings when hired. This training includes web-based education on Autism and Behavior Analysis, as well as hands on training to ensure application of the child’s treatment plan is accurate. Ongoing supervision occurs through the Clinician conducting regular observations of staff and ongoing training opportunities. We are proud that many of our behavior technician’s chose to pursue a career in behavior analysis.
We are proud to be Safety Care Certified!
