
Applied Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analysis is the science of behavior. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) effectively applies the well-researched principles of Behavior Analysis to many areas. Research has shown ABA to be the most effective treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism. Socially significant behaviors and meaningful changes are the focus of ABA.
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Applied
The Art in Me holds to the concept of ABA as a science applied to a therapeutic setting. At the core of this data-driven, analytical science lies an intentional foundation of social significance. Therefore, our skill building targets seek to be determined by the values of the communities we serve.
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The Art in Me consistently strives to honor and learn from the autistic and neurodivergent communities in developing preferred learning environments.
We seek to provide compassionate services, which take into consideration trauma-informed perspectives, developmental trajectories, learning styles, and evidenced-based strategies to teach appropriate and valuable skills to each individual.
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We continue to evolve our practice to target the most relevant components for each individual we serve, valuing their personhood/personality, competency, preferences, and communication- on the road to agency, autonomy, and a self-fulfilled life.
Behavior
Skill building in a safe and joyful environment is paramount at The Art in Me.
Continued client input will guide goal formation in the realms of teaching preferred methods of communication, self-advocacy, social-emotional learning, enhancement of self-interests, and building other skills meaningful to the client.
Skill value is ongoing, and assessed by a client’s self-report, initiated interests, nonverbal cues, verbal cues, and observations noted by therapists and caretakers across all main environments.
Analysis
In our analysis of behavior, The Art in Me seeks to assess function and beyond, in order to reach the foundational “whys” to a behavior. Deep knowledge in all realms of the client’s life is pivotal in bringing about lasting behavior change.
Data and assessment of meaningful skills will be ongoing.
In addition to the qualitative components listed above, quantitative data will also be collected on skill progress. Patterns or abrupt changes in trend will be noted, as well as potential antecedents to these changes. Such antecedents may take the form of assent removal, ineffective teaching strategies, decreased engagement, sensory challenges, and environmental changes.
Continued assessment of data enables the science of ABA to play a critical role in enhancing the life of each individual we serve.​