🔑ABA is based on the science of behavior and aims to increase or decrease certain behaviors.
🌱ABA can help children with autism develop new skills and improve their social interactions.
🏫Treetops is a state school that offers a full ABA program to children with autism.
💪ABA can be effective, but it requires intensive one-on-one therapy and can be expensive.
❓There are debates within the autistic community about the acceptance of ABA and its focus on changing autistic behavior.
What is ABA?
—ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is an intensive intervention that aims to change autistic behavior. It focuses on rewarding desired behaviors and uses a system of rewards and consequences.
How does ABA help children with autism?
—ABA helps children with autism by teaching them new skills, improving their social interactions, and helping them reach their full potential.
What is the role of Treetops in ABA?
—Treetops is a state school that offers a full ABA program to children with autism. It provides an opportunity for children to receive intensive ABA therapy in an educational setting.
Is ABA effective for all children with autism?
—ABA can be effective for children with autism, but it requires intensive one-on-one therapy. Its effectiveness may vary depending on the individual child and their specific needs.
Are there any controversies surrounding ABA?
—There are debates within the autistic community about the acceptance of ABA. Some argue that it focuses on changing autistic behavior instead of accepting and accommodating autistic differences.
00:15Introduction to ABA and its purpose.
01:14Treetops, a state school offering a full ABA program.
02:43Explanation of ABA's use of rewards and consequences.
03:47Debates about the acceptance of ABA within the autistic community.
14:32Example of ABA therapy in action with Jack.
16:22Example of ABA therapy in action with Jeremiah.
18:24Leslie's approach to using ABA at Treetops.
19:06Discussion of the costs associated with ABA.
