Definition
Programs that offer therapeutic interventions for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders that are based on the theory of applied behavior analysis that behavior rewarded is more likely to be repeated than behavior ignored. The therapy is designed to teach skills, from basic ones such as sleeping and dressing to more involved ones such as social interaction, but is also used to correct inappropriate repetitive, aggressive and/or dangerous behaviors that are associated with autism. Skills are broken down into small steps and taught one simple step at a time. When a task has been successfully completed, a reward is offered, reinforcing the behavior or task. Also available are intensive ABA programs in which children and adults with autism may work for 30 to 40 hours a week, one-on-one with a trained professional.
URL Name
LR-0450-0500
Third Level Code
LR-0450
Taxonomy Code
LR-0450.0500
Parent Code
LR-0450
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LR
Fourth Level Code
LR-0450-0500
Use References
ABA Method, Discrete Trial Training, Lovass Therapy
Publication Status
Draft