Thursday, April 25, 2019

Exploring Applied Behavior Analysis Lake Charles LA

By Joseph Sanders


When children are in need of psychological treatment, there are a number of options. While play therapy is quite popular, Applied Behavior Analysis Lake Charles LA might be a better option for others. Whereas, there are also a number of ABA oriented clinics in the area including Milestones and Sprouts which most children love.

Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA, is often used to diagnose a number of behavioral issues in adults and children. Like play therapy, it is a therapeutic process which focuses on changing or eliminating negative behaviors. In simplest terms, it is a process designed to change the environment in order to change behavior.

More specifically, ABA is the science of behavior, the practice has a history which extends back to the early 20th century. The underlying philosophy is based on a practice once known as behaviorism which suggest that behaviors can be changed as long as the behavior is the primary focus. As a result, a number of behaviorists and scientists have completed studies to identify and understand the laws of differing behaviors.

Past studies have proved over and over again that behavioral problems are a product of circumstance and environment. Whereas, ABA has been using the information provided through the studies to design, develop and treat a number of behavioral issues and problems. As the approach is based on changing behavior, techniques often involve teaching individuals how to better control emotions to eliminate or change negative behavior.

ABA has now been shown to be effective in a number of different areas, including occupational safety intervention, rehabilitation, brain injury, dementia management, substance abuse treatment and parent training. Although, the first ABA treatments involved individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, thus giving the practice the most recognition and evidence based proof in the field.

The therapy has also been used in teaching children the importance of setting reasonable goals and breaking down large tasks into smaller ones. In doing so, most therapists create environments which reinforce good behavior while changing or eliminating negative behavior and responses. In addition, the application provides children with a sense that learning can be fun rather than frustrating or scary.

ABA therapies are currently the only treatment for children displaying signs of autism spectrum disorder. Whether due to the fact that ABA is backed with over 40 years of research showing long lasting improvement, or scientific proof, it continues to be the best treatment available to date. During and after treatment, most therapists assign goals and deadlines which are monitored closely either by the therapist, parents or guardians of the children.

With all the research that has taken place, ABA has shown to have the best results when treating children with ADHD, ODD and Autism. For, the practice also assist in developing cognitive and social skills. While this is the case, most of these studies are based on children whom received 35 hours or more of intensive counseling and treatment per week over a two year period. As such, parents need to have the ability to commit to this intensive period of treatment in order to see results.




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