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Applied behavior analysis is the science in which tactic derived from the principles of behavior are applied systematically to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables that are responsible for behavior change.
ABA therapy moves through four key learning stages: acquisition, fluency, maintenance, and generalization. Each stage is important and calls for special strategies to support skill growth.
ABA helps autistic kids learn skills and reduce harmful behaviors, using reinforcement to encourage desired actions. Critics argue ABA is too repetitive and focuses on eliminating behaviors, pushing kids to conform to neurotypical standards.
The 80/20 rule in ABA therapy suggests that 80% of therapy time should be spent on acquisition (learning new skills), while 20% should focus on maintenance (practicing and reinforcing previously learned skills). This balance ensures continuous progress while solidifying existing abilities.
ABA helps develop communication, social interaction, daily living, self‑help and adaptive skills by breaking tasks into achievable steps reinforced through consistent teaching procedures.