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Applied Behavior Analysis

Domino Project is the only full-time ABA program for young learners in our region, specializing in verbal, social and academic development through comprehensive, individualized programs with measurable results.

Thirty years of research has clearly shown that intensive early interventions based upon the learning and behavior principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can significantly improve the lives of children with autism.  Yet, there is still much misunderstanding about just exactly what ABA is and is not.  It's important to know that ABA is not a magic bullet for autism, nor is it a rigidly applied program designed to make students perform like Pavlov's dogs.   The following description, resources and links should help to sort through some of the confusion around this important autism treatment option... 

ABA International

Spectrum of Hope Foundation

Rutgers University

National Standards Report 

How do we know it works?

We've Got Data! 

A central component of Applied Behavior Analysis is systematic and ongoing progress assessment, through regular data collection.  In this way, the effectiveness of applied strategies and interventions is measured, graphed and analyzed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in all areas of each child's individualized instruction, including growth in communication, social development, and skills of daily living. Effectiveness of instructional delivery is also measured, and all program decisions are based on evaluating this information (data-based decision making).  

To read more about data collection and it's importance in educating every child with autism...click here