Myths & Facts
Top Ten Misconceptions of ABA To complete this overview of ABA, it may be helpful to review some of the popular misconceptions about what ABA is and is not. Often an approach can be minimized, discounted, or incorrectly described by people with minimal information or misinformation. When this happens, people can get the wrong idea about what an approach represents, how effective an approach is, who an approach is appropriate for, etc. ABA has been subject to many misconceptions for a variety of reasons. Below are some of the misconceptions that parents and professionals are most likely to hold about ABA.
FACT ABA is highly individualized in every way Behavior analysts begin by assessing an individual’s skills and develop learning objectives. From the goals selected to the methods used, ABA is focused on maximizing an individual’s performance. By observing a person’s behavior and collecting objective data, behavior analysts are able to monitor progress and adjust interventions on a daily basis. ABA teaching is a very dynamic process.
MYTH ABA increases compliance and some other skills but does not address “higher-level” skills such as play and social skills.
MYTH ABA is a one-size-fits-all approach.
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