Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Online Tutorial
	About the Tutorial This tutorial was developed to provide a brief overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for both parents and educators of students with autism. It is intended to provide a foundation of ABA principles so that an educator or parent can begin to use ABA strategies and evaluate which aspects of ABA might be of interest for further study. It will also provide information for parents on how to set up a home-based ABA intervention program for a child with autism. The information contained in this tutorial is not intended to replace medical or professional advice of any kind. You are encouraged to consult with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to discuss issues specific to your situation. About the Tutorial Developer Hi, and welcome to "Introduction to ABA." I’m Nicole Caldwell, and I developed this online tutorial. This is my seventh year teaching students with Autism, and I have worked with students from preschool through 12th grade in a variety of settings, from Applied Behavior Analysis clinics, home-based ABA early intervention programs, inclusive preschools, a public school resource classroom, and private schools. I currently conduct home-based ABA intervention programs and serve as an Autism Consultant to a private school, where I have worked for approximately 5 years. I am also working on a PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have taught and provided teaching assistance for a variety of college courses with topics including classroom management for students with disabilities, autism across the lifespan, educational programming for students with autism, and assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have also been developing online resources for Autism since 2006 through PositivelyAutism.com and since 2010 through the Daily Autism Freebie. If you have any questions or problems with this tutorial, please feel free to e-mail me at Nicole@PositivelyAutism.com and put “ABA Tutorial” in the subject line of the e-mail. Thank you! Check out more of our Autism resources by visiting PositivelyAutism.com