ABA is the design, implementation, and evaluation of
environmental modifications to produce socially significant
improvement in human behavior. ABA includes the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relations between environment and behavior. ABA uses changes in environmental events, including antecedent stimuli and consequences, to produce practical and significant changes in behavior. These relevant environmental events are usually identified through a variety of specialized assessment methods. ABA is based on the fact that an individuals behavior is determined by past and current environmental events in conjunction with organic variables such as their genetic endowment and ongoing physiological variables. ABA focuses on treating behavioral difficulties by changing the individuals environment rather than focusing on variables that are, at least presently, beyond our direct access.
Applied Behavior Analysis is a datadriven science that is research-proven
to increase adaptive skills and behaviors, as well as reduce disruptive, maladaptive, or interfering behaviors in individuals with developmental delays and other behavioral, learning, and communication disorders. It has been endorsed by a number of state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Surgeon General, The American Academy of Pediatrics, and The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Thanks to an evergrowing body of research and the support of professionals and parents like you, the nation has seen a remarkable increase in the use of ABA
Texas requires a health benefit plan to
provide coverage for all generally recognized services prescribed in relation to autism spectrum disorder by the enrollees primary care physician in the treatment plan recommended by the physician. The law defines generally recognized services to include applied behavior analysis; speech, occupational and physical therapy; medications or nutritional supplements; and other treatments. This coverage may be subject to annual deductibles, copayments and coinsurance that are consistent with annual deductibles, copayments and coinsurance required for other coverage under the health