Overview The rate of people identified with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased significantly. In the United States, about 1 in 54 children were identified with ASD in 2016, which is a rise from 1 in 110 children ten years before.2 Even with rising rates and how the Hispanic/Latinx (abbreviated as H/L to preserve space) population is one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, ASD is being identified in the H/L community at a disproportionately lower rate.3 White children are estimated to be 20% more likely to be identified with ASD (2014).3 Not having a diagnosis can affect people negatively as they grow up. For one individual it contributed to them feeling misunderstood and losing friendships…..
WHAT IS ABA?
“ABA” stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA is a set of principles
that form the basis for many behavioral treatments. ABA is based on the science of
learning and behavior. This science includes general “laws” about how behavior
works and how learning takes place. ABA therapy applies these laws to behavior
treatments in a way that helps to increase useful or desired behaviors………
¿QUÉ SIGNIFICA AAC?
Las siglas “AAC” significan Análisis Aplicado de la Conducta. El AAC es
un conjunto de principios que forman la base de muchos tratamientos conductuales de
la conducta. El AAC está basado en la ciencia del aprendizaje y del comportamiento. Esta
ciencia abarca o incluye “leyes” generales sobre el comportamiento y sobre el proceso
del aprendizaje…………