FAQs & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior and promoting meaningful behavior change.
ABA focuses on how behaviors are affected by the environment and how learning takes place. -
Applied
ABA makes a difference of social importance
Behavioral
ABA focuses on observable and measurable behavior
Analytic
ABA proves relationship between behavior and the environment
Technological
ABA procedures are clear and replicable
Conceptually Systematic
ABA relates procedures to behavioral principles
Effective
ABA behavioral techniques result in socially significant change
Generality
ABA results are durable and long lastingBaer, Wolf, & Risley (1968)
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You may not realize it but you could describe a lot of everyday life experiences at school, work, home and in the community with ABA principles.
These principles include reinforcement, punishment, shaping, skills training, prompting, and so much more. -
No, we are NOT direct ABA therapy providers.
Our goal is to focus on those who provide support, care or services to children (ie. parents, school staff, companies, small business, coaches, athletic departments, etc.). We want to educate on ABA concepts, develop behavioral analytic skills, and coach on the implementation of behavior analytic strategies so that those who support, care or service children are better equipped to achieve meaningful behavior change. -
Scho is the owner’s nickname. The nickname started during her high school sports career, and stayed with her through her collegiate volleyball experience, coaching experience, and beyond.
Being an athlete and a sports coach have always been important identities for the owner, so she decided to bring an athletic vibe to her business, hence the academy (many volleyball clubs have the name academy in them).
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