“Applied Behavior Analysis is the process of systematically applying interventions based upon the principles of learning theory to improve socially significant behaviors to a meaningful degree and to demonstrate that the interventions employed are responsible for the improvement in behavior”. As defined by Baer, Wolf, & Risley.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence.
Decrease problem behaviors
Increase language and communication skills
Improve attention, focus, social skills, memory, and academics
In a short term as well long term (future) a goal of any ABA program is to help each person work on skills that will help them become more independent and successful in each individual life
Each program is written to meet the needs of the individual learner. Good ABA programs for autism are not "one size fits all