Applied Behavioural Analysis is a field of psychology and an approach based on applying learning theories to target specific behaviours and cognitive skills, and was the basis for the programs initiated by Ivor Lovaas to assist the development of children with Autism. Following Lovaas and for over 40 years, ABA has helped establish long lasting and significant improvements in communication, social interaction, cognition, independent living skills and play. Studies by Lovaas (1987) and McEachin, Smith and Lovaas (1993) have shown … Continue reading What is Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)?