Progressive ABA: AP Method™
Progressive ABA: AP Method™, abbreviated as “AP Method™,” is a progressive teaching model based on “Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)”. It was established and continuously refined by the renowned international autism treatment organization, Autism Partnership, since 1994.
The AP Method™ aims to help the subjects learn in various teaching environments, gradually transitioning from a one-on-one teacher-student ratio to small group and large class settings. This approach requires therapists to focus more on clinical judgment and real-time analysis, systematically analyzing the subjects’ progress and adjusting the application of ABA based on the subjects’ responses. This allows for the development of highly personalized intensive intervention, bringing significant therapeutic effects to individuals with autism.
Our services, including the three service units under APF, all adopt the AP Method™. This comprehensive approach targets the unique needs of each individual with autism, focusing on training their fundamental skills, including behavior and emotional management, communication and social skills, and enhancing learning and self-care abilities.
This teaching model often uses natural reinforcers to encourage the subjects to learn, helping them understand the core concepts behind the tasks and apply them to various life scenarios, such as school and community settings.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science that studies human behavior and addresses various issues, including learning challenges, by understanding the reasons behind behaviors. With over 60 years of scientific research, ABA involves observing, recording, and analyzing behaviors to identify the reasons and patterns behind them, and then developing clear steps to change behaviors. ABA is currently the most widely applied and scientifically proven method for treating autism.
There are several studies demonstrating the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for people diagnosed with ASD, including a study conducted by Autism Partnership (2011). In these studies, the children with the best possible outcomes had these key elements in common
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