What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a medical service that includes individualized treatment specific to the behaviors an individual displays. ABA is the science of measuring the contexts in which behaviors occur for the purpose of analysis and individualized treatment to change behavior in meaningful ways. All treatment interventions, protocols, and techniques are grounded in empirically supported treatment procedures within the field of ABA services. Only procedures found to be effective in the most current research will be implemented throughout the course of treatment at Light of Hope's ABA therapy center.
At Light of Hope, we utilize the core principles of compassionate care ABA services. In short, we use empirically supported ABA therapy interventions to change targeted behaviors by including analysis and goals for each behavior and by teaching and reinforcing appropriate behaviors that improve the quality of an individual's life. This approach allows us to use listening, understanding, and acting during treatment in a way that is systematic, scientific, and effective. ABA therapy is a compassionate practice by design, as reinforcement is a primary principal of the field and is the most effective way to lead to meaningful and long-term behavior change. Individuals learn best when they are happy, relaxed, and engaged in learning, and that is what we aim to achieve each and every day at Light of Hope.
