Understanding ABA
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically validated therapy that focuses on understanding and improving human behavior. ABA is widely recognized as the gold standard for supporting children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does ABA Work?
ABA uses principles of learning and behavior to teach skills in a structured, systematic way. By observing how a person behaves in different situations, ABA therapists identify patterns, triggers, and outcomes of behaviors. Therapists then design individualized treatment plans to encourage positive behaviors and teach replacement skills for behaviors that may be challenging.
Key Components of ABA:
- Assessment: Before starting therapy, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts a thorough evaluation to understand strengths, needs, and priorities. This helps guide an individualized treatment plan.
- Goal Setting: ABA programs focus on measurable and achievable goals across areas such as communication, social skills, daily living skills, academic skills, and emotional regulation.
- Skill Building: ABA teaches skills step by step, using positive reinforcement and repetition to ensure mastery and independence.
- Behavior Reduction: ABA identifies behaviors that interfere with learning or safety and introduces alternative strategies to replace them with functional, socially acceptable behaviors.
- Data Tracking: Progress is closely monitored using data collection and regular review. This allows the treatment team to adjust strategies to meet the client’s evolving needs.
- Family Involvement: ABA works best when families are actively involved. Parents and caregivers receive training and strategies to support skill development at home and in the community.
Why Choose ABA?
- ABA is evidence-based and has decades of research supporting its effectiveness.
- It is individualized, meaning every plan is tailored to your child’s unique strengths and challenges.
- ABA promotes functional independence, helping children communicate better, engage socially, and participate fully in daily life.
- It focuses on positive outcomes, building skills that last a lifetime.
About Thrive Behavioral Services
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Thrive Behavioral Services, our mission is to provide evidence based therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We strive to help our students achieve their full potential, while utilizing compassionate and consistent strategies based in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We take a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each client and their families. Our experienced staff work closely with clients to help them develop the emotional, social and executive functioning skills they need to become productive.
Our Services
Our Approach
Our Services
Our services include:
1) Direct care at home or in school
2) Ongoing parent training
4) Related services collaboration
This wraparound approach benefits the client's growth.