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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ABA is not always recommended for ASD either.  For DS with Asperger's (no language delays) and ADHD, no one ever suggested ABA per se.

The school used a functional behavioral assessment (FBA)and a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) for ~6 months when he was having behavioral issues in 2nd grade prior to his ADHD, combined, diagnosis.  Never had behavioral issues at home.

My understanding is that a FBA IS a type of ABA.  At our school, you need an IEP to get a FBA and BIP.

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FBAs are a component of ABA. It's a look at which functions, or consequences, are influencing a person’s behavior so interventions can be tailored to those needs.

But when people talk about ABA, they are typically talking about the therapy sessions, which are discrete trial training to distinguish or train certain behaviors. Very expensive, very time consuming, very unnecessary for most language kids.

FBAs can be executed quickly and a support plan put in place immediately (my child's was stars earned on a piece of paper). ABA is long and drawn out.

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Well yeah.  My kid with ASD/ADHD did not need ABA or a FBA/BIP until 2nd grade and then for only 6 months.  My point being that not all kids with autism need ABA.  [/quote]

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