FAQs

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy encompasses various approaches, and while there isn’t a strict classification of four types universally recognized, there are commonly acknowledged categories or methodologies within ABA:

Discrete Trial Training (DTT): In DTT, skills are broken down into smaller, more manageable parts, and learning occurs through structured, repeated trials. It involves clear prompts, repetition, and reinforcement for correct responses.

Naturalistic Teaching: Also known as Natural Environment Teaching (NET) or Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), this approach incorporates learning within a more natural setting, using the child’s interests and motivation to promote learning. It’s less structured than DTT and focuses on using everyday situations to teach skills.

Verbal Behavior Therapy: This approach emphasizes teaching language and communication by analyzing the function of language and using specific techniques to develop verbal skills, such as manding (requesting), tacting (labeling), and intraverbals (conversational skills).

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI): This intensive form of ABA is often used with very young children diagnosed with autism. It involves high-intensity therapy, usually 20-40 hours per week, focusing on various skill areas like communication, social, and daily living skills.

These categories represent different methodologies or approaches within ABA, and therapists often integrate elements from multiple approaches based on the individual’s needs and responses. The effectiveness of ABA therapy often lies in its flexibility to tailor interventions to suit each person’s unique requirements.