What Is Applied Behavior Analysis?
Applied Behavior analysis is a special type of therapy that is done to improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies. ABA is considered by many experts as a gold-standard treatment for children with developmental issues like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) [1].
However, it can also be used as a treatment option for other conditions such as:
- Dementia [2]
- Eating disorders
- Substance use disorder
- Cognitive impairment
- Anger issues
- Anxiety, panic disorders, phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) [3]
- Borderline personality disorder
Keep reading this article to learn about the use of ABA for children, including how it works, its cost, and many more.