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ABA reduced carer burden but was no more effective than standard care in improving social outcomes in people with learning disabilities

Apr 11 2012

Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is a way of helping people to change their behaviour by focusing on the observable relationship between behaviour to the environment. ABA has led to a range of specific procedures that have enabled analysts to develop tailored intervention programmes based on functional analysis, specifically designed for individuals in their environments. This [read the full story…]

Applied behaviour analysis is clinically effective and cost-effective at 2 year follow up

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Jun 15 2011

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John Northfield

Previous studies have reported that the use of applied behaviour analysis by a specialist team in addition to standard treatment for adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour was both clinically effective and cost-effective after 6 months. This study reported a 2-year follow-up of the same trial cohort. The study found that participants who were [read the full story…]