In order to replace or reduce the onset of inappropriate behaviors, we use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods to address a wide range of behaviors and social skills. Through the use of different strategies, our goals are:

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• Increase on-task behavior, social interactions, and communication skills

• Development of self-control and self-monitoring methods in order to acquire job-related skills

• Acquisition of adaptive daily living skills such as toileting, hand washing, and tooth brushing

• Decrease and replace challenging behaviors (e.g. physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, fights) with more appropriate behaviors

 

Some of the teaching methods used at Bright Futures Academy include:

• Discrete trial training

• Incidental teaching

• Prompt fading procedures

• Task analysis

• Video modeling

• Self-monitoring

• Small group instruction