Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist

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Applied Behavior Analysis Therapists work with children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), traumatic brain injuries, dementia and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and disorders. When carrying out the evaluation and therapeutic responsibilities featured in an ABA Therapist job description, they employ an ABA approach. ABA therapy blends research into learning and behavior to address behaviors that pose challenges in everyday life. Through their work, Applied Behavior Analysts can help clients increase their communication, social skills and focus so they can improve their relationships, be more independent and succeed at school or work.

Vad gör en Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist?

An Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, also known as an ABA Therapist, ABA or Applied Behavior Analyst, helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities overcome behaviors that interfere with their daily lives. Some duties you may include in an Applied Behavior Analyst job description are assessing new clients to gain an understanding of their needs, administering therapy and maintaining accurate client records.

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Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist bör kunna utföra:

Conducting assessments to address certain behaviors and gain an understanding of clients’ overall abilities
Developing treatment plans that establish goals for therapy and a strategy for achieving them
Administering therapies using the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) approach
Helping clients learn life skills that may enable them to live more independently
Reassessing and revising treatment plans as needed to continue progress
Advising clients’ family members and caregivers about progress and providing information about how to reinforce therapy at home
Updating client records and preparing progress reports
Keeping up with advancements in ABA theory and therapeutic methods

Nödvändiga färdigheter

En konkurrenskraftig Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:

In-depth understanding of ABA theory, techniques and best practices
Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities
Verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and their caregivers
Observation skills to monitor client behaviors and identify changes over time
Written communication skills to prepare easy-to-understand reports
Social perceptiveness and critical thinking skills to understand clients’ motivations and behaviors
Organizational skills to handle multiple cases at once
Computer skills to use email, word processing, spreadsheet and client records software

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