Types of ABA Therapy

ABA is a therapy that can improve communication and learning skills of young and more mature learners. ABA therapy applies our understanding of how their behavior works to real situations. This is the gold-standard treatment for children under the autism spectrum and other developmental conditions.

Different types of ABA therapy are all equally beneficial to many types of children. Here are a few kinds of ABA therapy:

• Discrete Trial Training (DTT) teaches a skill by breaking it into simplified, isolated tasks. DTT increases the overall success rate of learning.

• Verbal Behavioral training uses a structured and one-on-one type of teaching format. This training helps teach language to children by creating and developing connections between a word and its meaning.

• Natural Environment Training (NET) focuses on practicing and teaching skills within the situations that naturally happen. NET is a relatively easier type of ABA therapy since it can be conducted across many environments such as home, school, etc.

• Pivotal Response Training (PRT) uses the natural environment for teaching opportunities and consequences. PRT focuses on increasing motivation by adding items and have the child make choices. With this training, the child will learn to make selections, take turns, and be provided with reinforcement for the attempts they made.

Potterhouse offers effective ABA services that understand the need for individuals to h caretakers and stakeholders that caters to their various behavioral needs. These children need to develop and learn life skills that are vital for their independence and survival.

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