What is ABA?

Behaviour Analysis is a natural science approach to understanding behaviour. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the use of Behaviour analytic methods and research findings to change socially significant behaviours in meaningful ways. ABA is not simply an intervention for Autism but has been used successfully in a range of different areas including education, parenting, behaviour management, industry, drug abuse, gambling etc.

In relation to Autism, research has demonstrated that when early intensive intervention with ABA is used, almost all children make significant gains and a high percentage can achieve mainstream education placements. Since the early 1960s, hundreds of researchers have documented the effectiveness of ABA principles and methods for building a wide range of important skills and reducing problem behaviour in individuals with autism and related disorders of all ages.

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PEAT Young People's Project 04.07.2008

The next event taking place as part of the Young People's Participation Project will be a day out at Belfast Zoo on the 24th July 2008.

2009 Calendar Competition 17.06.2008

Each year PEAT invites children and young people to send us in a drawing (s) associated with the months of the year. We then select 12 pictures appropriate for each calendar month and those selected win a prize.

UK Government Response to e-petition for ABA 11.06.2008

A recent e-petition for equal access to ABA provision in the UK has generated a response from the Government. Although the response contains some usual retoric, there are some important points that parents in Northern Ireland should note.

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