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ABA stands for 'applied behavior analysis,' and an ABA therapist career generally involves working with children of various ages on the autism spectrum or with other types of conditions. These therapists typically work one-on-one with patients to improve verbal and communication skills and decrease problematic behaviors. ABA therapy jobs may also require therapists to:
- Educate families in methods to help their children learn
- Perform evaluations and assessments
- Carry out interventions and treatment plans
- Track a patient's progress
- Communicate progress with managers and parents
ABA therapist jobs may require working in patients' homes or in other clinical settings. Most of these therapists work full-time and are generally supervised by a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) manager.
