Conclusion
Throughout this website we have discovered the many aspects that make applied behavior analysis an effective science for behavior change. We have discussed the many principles underlying ABA and strategies associated with the science. We have also looked at specific practices that can be implemented into the classroom and examples of what they might look like. One might even look at reinforcement and punishment operations and consider how their lives are influenced on a daily basis by the environmental variables at play, or take the time to think about a behavior they engage in on a daily basis and attempt to understand how the behavior is reinforced, shaped, or maintained over time. However, the information contained on this website is only intended to wet your appetite; we have barely scratched the surface of what ABA is and how it can be implemented.
Much of the information presented in this website is from the point of view of a teacher of children with autism. Some of the examples may not draw clear connections with those who teach in a resource room, inclusive classroom, or are at the administrative aspects of education. Although this may be the case, there are numerous ways the principles of applied behavior analysis can be implemented within the school environment. There are studies that have been conducted on applying ABA principles to large selections of students at one time (ex. lowing the noise level of a lunchroom) and to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders. A great resource to find these materials and more is the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA). This is a database with thousands of research articles on the effects of ABA ranging from the topics of addiction to communication to sports performance to obesity. A simple keyword search will reveal any articles that contain information pertinent to your passion. I urge you to visit this site and explore how applied behavior analysis has impacted your field of interest. The link can be found in the Additional Resources tab.
Much of the information presented in this website is from the point of view of a teacher of children with autism. Some of the examples may not draw clear connections with those who teach in a resource room, inclusive classroom, or are at the administrative aspects of education. Although this may be the case, there are numerous ways the principles of applied behavior analysis can be implemented within the school environment. There are studies that have been conducted on applying ABA principles to large selections of students at one time (ex. lowing the noise level of a lunchroom) and to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders. A great resource to find these materials and more is the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (JABA). This is a database with thousands of research articles on the effects of ABA ranging from the topics of addiction to communication to sports performance to obesity. A simple keyword search will reveal any articles that contain information pertinent to your passion. I urge you to visit this site and explore how applied behavior analysis has impacted your field of interest. The link can be found in the Additional Resources tab.