How does ABA work? Using Behavioral Therapy to change undesirable behavior. Read more to find out how this kind of Therapy works.

1. ABAWorks Article One
There’s help for ADHD!
How Applied Behavioral Analysis can help ADD and ADHD.
by Victoria Lee on October 12, 2017
There are three types of ADHD:
● Combined – This is the most commonly diagnosed type; ADD and ADHD, it
combines both the attention deficit and hyperactivity elements of various
disorders
● Inattention – Attention span that is very short compared to others in their
age group. Being easily distracted and having the inability to pay attention to
just about anything.
● Hyperactivity - Unable to sit still, may need to stand or run often.

2. ● Impulsivity – Jumping out of seat, talking out of turn, inappropriate behavior
without cause.
Treatment
Common Operant Conditioning
Choosing the appropriate reinforcement for behaviors – Positive reinforcement is
offered for desired behaviors while No reaction or negative reinforcement is given
when NON- desired behaviors are expressed.
● Discrete Trial Training – Breaking down complex behaviors into individual
steps, which are separated and placed in sequence, then positively or
negatively reinforced to build up into the desired behavior.
● Self-regulation – Works well with adults and older teens, with this clients
learn self-awareness and various physical mental and physiological abilities,
including but not limited to self-praise, that can help with the self-
management of behaviors that are problematic.
Success with the amount of reinforcement is important for ADHD clients, on
average, kids with ADHD have one or two negative interactions per minute with
parents or educators. Unfortunately most parents and teachers respond in a
negative way to disruptions based on their experience with children without ADHD.

3. This simply doesn’t work and is detrimental to the progress in resolving behavioral
issues related to ADHD.
A educated and trained ABA, behavioral therapist has the ability to analyze the level
of positive and negative reinforcement a client needs and to help guide how and
when teachers and parents respond in order to create the desired results.
References:
How Does Behavior Therapy Work? (2017, September 15). Retrieved October 12, 2017, from
https://www.additudemag.com/how-does-behavioral-therapy-parent-training-work/
ABA in the Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved
October 12, 2017, from https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/add-and-adhd/
ABAWorks
Victoria Lee, B.S.
ABA/Child Development