Where can I learn more about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
The field of behavior analysis is a science focused on the study of behavior. Behavior analysis includes applied, basic research and conceptual aspects of the field. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has flourished, given its impact on changing socially significant human behavior and is defined by meaningful outcomes to everyday problems (e.g., school, vocational, family life, behavioral difficulties, language acquisition, social interactions, etc.). Although ABA has received much research support as an intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, it has been broadly applied to general and special education, job skills, self-care, parenting, behavioral safety and employee performance management, to name a few of the areas it has impacted. The following references can provide more in-depth information on Applied Behavior Analysis: • The Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) This nonprofit professional organization supports behavior analysis through research, education, a
