Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Online Tutorial
	Module 1: What is ABA? What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) refers to a science in which interventions based on the principles of behaviorism are applied in a systematic way to meaningfully improve socially important behaviors. In other words, we can use the principals of ABA to teach new skills that are important to learn (such as communication, academic skills, paying attention, and so on). Looking at things through the "lens" of ABA also gives us tools for understanding problem behaviors and teaching new skills to replace them. Note: “behaviors” refers to anything that a person does that is directly observable. This includes behaviors in categories such as social skills (eye contact, greeting others, etc.), academic skills (completing math homework, spelling your name), and challenging behaviors (yelling or kicking). Review (Fill-In-The-Blank): ABA is a _____________ in which interventions based on the principles of ______________ are used to teach new behaviors and skills. A _________________ is anything that a person does that is directly observable. Examples of behaviors include saying a greeting, doing your math homework, and yelling or kicking because these are all directly _____________. Next --> Characteristics of ABA