ABA services are designed to improve the quality of life of the people receiving the intervention
These are a few examples of what kinds of things ABA services can address
Daily Living Skills
- Daily Routines
- Organization
- Time Management
Feeding And Mealtime Related Skills
- Toileting
- Hygiene Skills
Communication Skills
- Learning To Vocally Speak With Words
- Expanding Vocal Language To Using More Complex Language
- Improving Conversational Skills
- Greeting Others And Responding To Greetings
- Asking For Help
- Requesting Items
Receptive Language Skills
- Following Directions
- Identifying Stimuli Upon Request
Social Skills
- Taking Turns In Play Interactions
- Sharing
- Displaying Assertive Behavior (As Opposed To Passive Or Aggressive Behavior)
- Engaging In Activities With Peers
- Responding Appropriately To New People
Community Skills
- Responding To A Cashier At A Store
- Purchasing Items
- Managing Money
- Grocery Shopping
- Placing One’S Own Order At A Restaurant
- Speaking To A Police Officer
- Walking Safely On A Sidewalk
- Playing At A Park While Displaying Safe Behaviors
- Safety Skills Regarding Strangers
In applied behavior analysis, these areas would be more clearly defined and treatment planning would be designed with detailed and comprehensive methods