What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
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Applied Behavior Analysis, also known as Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) or Lovaas Therapy, is a program of therapy used for treating children with autism. It reinforces positive behaviors and dissuades the child from engaging in negative behaviors and repetitive interests.
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How do members experience Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism spectrum disorder | 295 | 10 | |
| Impaired communication skills | 3 | 4 | |
| Self injury or harm | 2 | 1 | |
| Asperger's syndrome | 1 | 1 | |
| Lack of social skills | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety attacks | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Apathy | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Fear of abandonment | 1 | |
| Inability to experience pleasure (anhedonia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
Train
evaluated on Jan 27, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for autism spectrum disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
theexpress
evaluated on Feb 24, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for pervasive development disorder NOS: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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