Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
The Quirky Kid Clinic provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy as part of a family focused, well structured and evidence based early intervention service for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
These services are available in Sydney and Wollongong (Austinmer).
The ABA approach is based on the theories of learning and behavioural psychology which have been around since the early 1900s. The key idea behind the ABA approach is that humans learn behaviour through interactions with their environment. The sequence of events before and after the behaviour is likely to influence whether that behaviour occurs again. For example, if a behaviour is rewarded, it is likely to be performed again. ABA Therapy uses this idea to teach children with an ASD new skills and behaviours, as these children may experience difficulty learning directly from their environment.
The ABA approach can help children with an ASD to:
- learn new, appropriate behaviours;
- extinguish inappropriate or problem behaviours. (For example, it can be used to teach a child to verbalise their needs rather than hitting or kicking.)
- Develop social interaction skills
- Develop life skills, such as dressing, feeding and toileting.
About our approach
The ABA program offered by the Quirky Kid Clinic aims to teach new skills and behaviours to children with an ASD, as well as improving on their current skills. ABA Therapy is offered in conjunction with other evidence-based therapies provided by our clinic as part of a well-rounded early intervention program. Our ABA program can be run from our clinic, your home or your child’s school or preschool.
For more information on the Quirky Kid ABA program, please contact us.
