The term ABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis. There are programs which work with Autistic and other populations that walk the child through many stages of development in a very systematic and methodical way.
This method is how a child on the spectrum is able to grasp information in a step like fashion, building block by block as they make sense of their environment. Below are the areas of function which are addressed in the program.
All areas of intervention are measured and graphed to provide feedback on where your child is at any time during their therapy as each category is comprehensively covered.
Partington, James, Ph.D., BCBA (May 2006). The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (Revised)
Letter | Title | Explanation/Remarks |
A | Cooperation & Reinforcer Effectiveness | How well a child responds to motivation and others |
B | Visual Performance | The ability to interpret things visually, such as pictures and puzzles. |
C | Receptive Language | The ability to understand language. |
D | Motor Imitation | Being able to mimic the physical actions of others. |
E | Vocal Imitation | Also called Manding in ABA |
F | Requests | Also called Manding in ABA |
G | Labelling | Naming objects, or their features, functions, or classes. |
H | Intraverbals | Responding to only the stimulus of words. Objects/motivators not present. |
I | Spontaneous Vocalizations | Using language without being prompted. |
J | Syntax and Grammer | How well words and sentences are put together. |
K | Play and Leisure | Solitary and group play skills. |
L | Social Interaction | Abilities regarding interaction with peers and adults. |
M | Group Instruction | Ability to learn in a group setting (not just one-on-one). |
N | Classroom Routines | Ability to follow rules and common school routines. |
O | N/A | |
P | Generalized Responding | The ability to generalize material learned and use it in real-life or novel situations. |
Q | Reading | Alphabet, pre-reading, and reading skills. |
R | Math | Numbers, counting, less-more-equal, basic addition and subtraction. |
S | Writing | Coloring, drawing, copying, and writing skills. |
T | Spelling | |
U | Dressing | Ability to dress or undress self independently. |
V | Eating | Basic self-help skills regarding eating and preparing of food. |
W | Grooming | Basic self-help skills regarding grooming and hygiene. |
X | Toileting | Basic self-help skills regarding toileting. |
Y | Gross Motor Skills | Large motor activities such as: Playing ball, swinging, crawling, running, skipping, etc. |
Z | Fine Motor Skills | Fine motor activities such as: writing, pegboard, turn pages in a book, cutting, pasting, etc. |