CARE has a number of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) on its team, and all CARE members incorporate the ABA principles into their services when appropriate.

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

• Scientific approach to understanding how environment affects behavior
• Applied behavior analysis (ABA) uses techniques and principles to address socially important problems, and to bring about meaningful behavior change
• Evidenced-based

Why ABA?

• National Standards Project (October, 2009) recognized ABA as an effective, evidenced- based treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Endorsed by a number of state & federal agencies, including the U.S. Surgeon General
• Treatment of choice for behavior problems for children, youth, and adults with and without disabilities (i.e. mental retardation, brain injury, classroom learning)
• Forms basis of National Health Initiatives such as the Department of Defense's Autism Demonstration Project