The Contribution of Applied Behavior Analysis to the Education of People with Autism

Layperson Summary:

This article describes how applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be integrated into the classroom. It also discusses different approaches to training ABA practitioners.

The authors begin by presenting an overview of the research which demonstrates that applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective tool for teaching children with autism. It includes a description of the classic study showing that ABA treatment can significantly improve the IQ and behavior of young children with autism. The authors discuss how the ABA approach should be focused on teaching language.

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