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Sorting out the many treatments available for children with autism can be an overwhelming and confusing task for parents. Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) is currently the only treatment approach that is supported by experimental research and is able to present significant statistics to its effectiveness. Research shows that approximately 50% of children with autism who receive early intensive behavioural intervention in the form of a home based ABA programme can improve enough to be like their friends and to succeed in mainstream school. Others made marked improvements to help them overcome the disabling effects of autism. |
How does ABA work? |
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ABA breaks learning down into very small blocks of knowledge and teaches each step one at a time, presenting information in a way which allows a child with autism to understand what is expected of them. This technique is used to develop areas of delay, including: communication, imitation, play, language, social skills and self help skills. Strategies are also implemented to help reduce behaviours such as tantrums, self stimulatory behaviours, aggression, rigidity and anxiety. The key to any child's success is motivation to learn. Building Blocks flexible approach and high levels of positive reinforcement ensures that children have fun and are highly motivated to learn new skills. |
There are several factors that contribute to the success of a home based ABA programme:Early intervention - Elasticity of the brain in very young children allows new appropriate behaviours to be learnt rapidly. |
