What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)Therapy?
ABA Therapy is considered the premier therapy for children whose issues range from development delay, behavioural problems to unwelcome habits.
ABA Therapy is an evidenced-based intervention that uses scientific principles of behaviour to promote change using proactive strategies that focus on preventing problems before they occur. It has been proven to have the best results across all domains: behavioural, language, social and cognition.
Whilst normally associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ABA Therapy is not solely an Autism therapy and has been effectively used with children who are in need of behaviour modification or who need to learn basic, but essential, life skills.
ABA Therapy is the recommended internationally for management of Autism Spectrum Disorder and is recognised by the Singapore Ministry of Health, in addition to many other authorities including the U.S. Surgeon General.
Benefits of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapy
ABA is considered the most effective therapy for behaviour management and modification, especially for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Numerous studies have been conducted globally on the effectiveness and benefits to individuals receiving ABA therapy. Below is a summary of some of the key behaviour outcomes that can be achieved through ABA:
Increasing Behaviours
- Verbal language (e.g. asking questions, expressing)
- Receptive language (e.g. listening & responding, following directions)
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Perceptual and visual skills (e.g. matching, sorting, puzzles)
- Reading and writing
- Daily living activities (e.g. using toilet, taking bath, putting on clothes)
- Play skills both, independently and in groups
Decreasing Behaviours
- Non-compliance
- Repetitive and stereotypical actions
- Screaming
- Hitting
- Biting
- Scripting