what is an aba program
ABA is short for Applied Behavioral Analysis, and it is often described as the gold standard for autism treatment. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)is a system of autism treatment based on behaviorist theories which, simply put, state that correct behaviors can be taught through a system of rewards and consequences (or, more recently, rewards and withholding of rewards). One definition of the technique describes it as follows: 1  Applied - principles applied to socially significant behavior. 2  Behavioral - based on scientific principles of behavior. 3  Analysis - progress is measured and interventions modified.