What is Discrimination in ABA? Discrimination, in laypeople’s terms, has a negative connotation. However, discrimination in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has a much different meaning. Discrimination in ABA refers to the ability to distinguish between two or more stimuli. Stimuli can be anything in one’s environment-food, toys, pictures, people, or anything else. When a child …
Differential reinforcement is an evidence-based procedure used in ABA therapy. Differential reinforcement procedures can increase adaptive behaviors while simultaneously decreasing behaviors that interfere with one’s learning or quality of life. What is Differential Reinforcement? Differential reinforcement combines two core ABA principles: extinction and reinforcement. Certain behaviors are reinforced, while others are placed on extinction. This …
Tacting is one of the primary verbal operants. According to Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior, language should be defined by its function, not its topography. As such, verbal operants, including tacts, are used to explain the different functions of communication. What are verbal operants? When communicating with others, the words we use don’t always communicate …
Prompt hierarchies provide a structured and systematic way of teaching skills while fading out the prompts to avoid prompt dependency.
Behavior skills training (BST) is a method used for teaching new skills. BST consists of four main components. These include instructions, modeling, feedback, and rehearsal. BST is an individualized way to teach skills. BST is a research-backed teaching method used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for teaching new skills. However, the application of behavior skills …
In ABA, we talk a lot about the events that precede and follow target behaviors. An antecedent is something that happens immediately before a behavior. Identifying and modifying antecedents allows us to help shape our children’s behavior to be more adaptive and effective!
Generalization is a strategy in ABA to ensure that learned skills carry over to new situations. Learn strategies to increase generalization during teaching.
Pairing and building rapport is the first part of an effective student-teacher relationship. Learn five tips to engage students in learning and make it fun!
Vocational skills can be particularly lacking for students with disabilities. Learn about how to use prompt fading with task analysis to teach these skills!
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