Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an intensive treatment model based on the science of behavior and learning. ABA therapy is useful in teaching new skills and in decreasing challenging behaviors. ABA therapy has been extensively researched and is widely accepted as the best treatment for people diagnosed with autism. It is considered an evidence-based best practice treatment by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association.
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