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What happens after an ABA program?

The complete answers could fill several books. There is a short answer, however. Behavior analysis can continue to play an important role even if none of the teaching follows the discrete trial format. (A not-so-secret secret: successful teachers of typical kids use behavioral principles all the time to run their classrooms, even if they don't consciously think they are doing it.
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What should I expect from an ABA program?

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LA FEAT has compiled a list of components we feel are important to the success of an ABA program. Please see Components of a Quality ABA Program.
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What are some of the key elements of an ABA program?

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ABA programs emphasize the importance of looking at the ABC's (antecedents, behaviors, and consequences) of behaviors, teaching new behaviors, and developing systematic instructional plans to teach new skills. Skills are broken down into small units through a task analysis. ABA programs teach skills through the use of reinforcement, shaping, prompting, fading, chaining, extinction, and discrimination. Data collection and analysis is an important component of an ABA program.
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What is an ABA program? Qu'est-ce que l'ABA?

There are three components that all have to work together: people, programming, and practice. And they have to work together for quite a while - at least two years, usually longer. The people are a behavior analyst, 'therapists,' you and other significant family members, and usually (although perhaps not at first) your school staff. The behavior analyst (usually just called the 'consultant') is responsible for the other components, programming and practice.
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What is the role of a school aide in an ABA program?

First, you have to be sure that school is an appropriate environment for your child. Just as you would not send an eight-year old to a college calculus course, so you would also not want a child with the communication and social skills of a toddler in a Kindergarten class. It is not only not an appropriate placement, it is cruel to the child; he is being set up to fail.
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What funding sources are available for my child's ABA program?

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School districts and regional centers are required by law to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Schools are required to provide or fund appropriate educational services. Regional centers are required to provide or fund services to maximize the individual's potential. Both have appeal processes where parents can present information for reconsideration.
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How does one get started with an ABA program for their child?

DFW Center for Autism
The first step is to review the three treatment options we have available to you, which are the "Texas Star Academy", "Outreach", and "Training". Each program has a link on our website (above) where you can click for more information. After reviewing the treatment options, if you feel one or several of these options might be for you, the next step is to complete the center's "Enrollment Form" (found in the left column on each program's webpage).
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Is this program ABA-approved?

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UTSA has declined to pursue approval by the American Bar Association (ABA) because such an approval is not required for students to take the national Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam if they meet certain NALA requirements. The program, along with 45 hours of college credit or 7 years of experience as a legal assistant, qualifies students to sit for the NALA national Certified Legal Assistant Exam, though some employers do not require the CLA exam certification to work as a paralegal.
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FAQs and Suggested Order of Classes
No, Seeking American Bar Association approval is voluntary on the part of the institution. There are some quality programs that have chosen not to seek approval and Mission College for a number of reasons has chosen not to seek ABA approval at this time However, the ABA guidelines are useful in evaluating a program you are considering, and in helping you to decide whether a particular program will meet your needs.
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What is ABA?

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ABA is Applied Behavioral Analysis. It is a methodology that uses aspects of positive reinforcement, intensive one on one therapy and using Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI). Our sister organization MFEAT (Manitoba Feat) has an extensive definition ABA and certain standards that should be met.
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Bridges Behavioral Language Systems Inc. - FAQ
ABA is an acronym for Applied Behavior Analysis. Bridges uses an ABA approach for all of our clients. An excellent description of ABA can be found here.
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DFW Center for Autism
ABA , or applied behavior analysis, is the application of empirically derived techniques based on the interaction between behavior and its environment. Being that behavior analysis is a data driven science, it relies heavily on objective information, direct observation and measurement, and the systematic arrangement of events to obtain desirable behavior.
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What can ABA do for my child?

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In one landmark study (Lovaas, 1987), nearly half (47%) of young children with autism treated by an intensive ABA program achieved normal intellectual and educational functioning by the end of first grade. In these programs, the goal is to increase skills in language, play and socialization, while decreasing behaviors that interfere with learning. The results can be profound. Many children with autism who have ritualistic or self-injurious behaviors reduce or eliminate these behaviors.
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What is the process for establishing an ABA program?

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After an intake and assessment has been completed for your child, a workshop for training service providers and parents will be set up. At this workshop, the program will be demonstrated and each person who will work with the child will have an opportunity to implement at least part of it. A schedule for therapy and data analysis will be established. The program can then be implemented immediately.
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What are the best things about doing an ABA program?

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Becoming so empowered and knowledgeable about planning and implementing effective strategies to teach my child in all the areas he needs to be taught." Learning effective behavioural methods to deal with your ASD child and with the other kids ? makes life so much easier." Having someone trained and knowledgeable coming to your home regularly to help you manage your child with autism is something not to be underestimated.
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What is ABA therapy?

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Applied behavior analytic therapy is the only empirically-validated form of intervention for young children with autism. In ABA therapy, the client's behavior is assessed through observations that focus on exactly what the client does, when the client does it, at what rate, and what happens before (antecedents) and what happens after (consequences) behavior. Strengths and weaknesses are specified in this way.
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The field of Applied Behavioral Analysis grew out of the scientific study of principles of learning and behavior. It is an applied science that develops methods of changing or enhancing behavior and a profession that provides services to meet diverse behavioral needs that is based on a mature body of scientific knowledge.
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WHAT IS 'A.B.A.'?

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Applied Behavior Analysis is a science which is within the field of Psychology. A.B.A. investigates behaviors and what precedes them, as well as how behaviors are a function of their consequences. For example, the behavior of putting money into a drink machine is frequently followed by getting a drink. When a drink machine repeatedly takes your money, your behavior of going to that machine is less likely to happen in the future. A.B.A.
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Is ABA appropriate for older children?

There is a popular misconception that ABA is useful or appropriate only for young children (under age 5). This notion probably comes from the remarkable successes of the UCLA Young Autism Project, in which many young children achieved normal functioning. While it may be true that the greatest benefit results from starting very young, this is of no importance when you are considering your child's future: however old he may be, you need to be sure you are giving him the best possible future.
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Who is qualified to provide ABA services?

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The person who supervises the implementation of an ABA program should be a "behavior analyst." There is a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the criteria for becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or BCBA are listed at www.bacb.com (see the consumer information section, click on "Standards for becoming a BCBA or BCABA").
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How Can I Learn More About ABA ?

DFW Center for Autism
One component of the mission of the DFW Center for Autism is to educate and disseminate information to the parents, professionals, and paraprofessional in the community. This is accomplished in a number of ways. One is an annual awareness event hosted in April in honor of Autism AWareness Month. Another way is through our Training Program.
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What skills can be taught using ABA?

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ABA programs focus on the development of comprehensive skills including language skills, social skills, play or leisure skills, motor skills, academic skills, and self help skills. Language skills are critical for independent functioning, cognitive growth, and social development, and are a key component in the FCPS ABA/VB program. Social, play, and leisure skills are also important and enhance a child's quality of life.
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How do I know an ABA program is working for my child?

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Within 1 to 3 weeks of ABA therapy your child should start coming to the therapy area with minimal or no prompting and becoming more compliant with the therapy. Within 2 to 4 weeks, your child should start performing some or many of the tasks at an independent level. Since the tasks are presented in a "trial" format, they receive many opportunities to practice one skill in isolation and within the context of the home or school environment.
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Can you set up an ABA program for children who do not yet have a diagnosis?

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Yes. If a child is displaying characteristics of autism, language delays, behavioral problems or other developmental problems, an intervention that will be beneficial can help.
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Is the program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)?

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No. Our comprehensive program is designed to give you the knowledge to excel in entry-level positions as you start your paralegal career. The courses are all taught by attorneys or paralegals and will give you an extensive background in the main legal fields and topics of concern to paralegals.
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Are you strictly an ABA program or do you use other intervention methodologies?

Stepping Stones - Center for Autistic Spectrum Disorders Inc...
While we adhere to traditional ABA methods, our program is comprehensive and individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. We utilize various methodologies such as discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, social skills training, language-based interventions, and playdates, all of which fall under the canopy of Applied Behavior Analysis.
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