The Science Behind ABA: Evidence-Based Strategies Explained

Written By Miri Dembicer

ABA is built on decades of scientific research that explore how behavior works and how it can be influenced. This evidence-based foundation makes ABA one of the most trusted therapies for autism.

Key Principles in ABA

  • Positive Reinforcement: Encouraging desired behaviors through meaningful rewards.

  • Prompting and Fading: Helping a child perform a task and gradually reducing assistance.

  • Shaping: Reinforcing closer approximations to a desired behavior.

  • Generalization: Ensuring that learned skills apply in different settings.

Why ABA Works

  • Uses measurable goals

  • Focuses on individual strengths and needs

  • Tracks progress with data collection

Understanding the science behind ABA can help families feel empowered to engage in the process and see how each step is grounded in research.

Miri Dembicer
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