Behavioral Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavior Modification
Behavioral Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Different Types of ABA Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a method of teaching in simplified and structured steps. Instead of teaching an entire skill in one lesson, the skill is broken down and “built-up” to its entirety using discrete repetitive trials that teach each step one at a time.
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) is a type of ABA with age-appropriate discrete trials for preschool-aged children.
- Pivotal Response Training (PRT) is derived from ABA and is play-based and child-initiated. Rather than target individual behaviors, PRT targets “pivotal” areas of a child's development. These include motivation, response to multiple cues, self-management and the initiation of social interactions. The philosophy is that, by targeting these critical areas, PRT will create broad improvements across other areas of sociability, communication, and behavior.
- Verbal Behavior Intervention (VBI) is a type of ABA that focuses on teaching verbal skills and motivates a child, adolescent or adult to learn language by connecting words with their purposes. The student learns that words can help get desired objects or other results.
Other Treatments for ASD and Related Conditions
Resources
Information & Support
For Parents and Patients
Rhode Island ABA Fact Sheet (EOHHS) ( 152 KB)
ABA discrete trial learning is a medically necessary, highly specific and curriculum-driven approach with rigorous goals,
objectives, and measurement for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA provided in the home or an
agency setting. Medicaid, RIteCare or RIteShare eligibility. Revised 2017; Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human
Services.
Rhode Island Hoja Informativa de Terapia de Analisis Conductual Aplicado - Spanish (EOHHS) ( 181 KB)
La enseñanza de tareas discriminadas como parte de la terapia de Análisis Conductual Aplicado, ABA por su sigla en inglés,
es un método de necesidad médica altamente específico, guiado por un plan de estudios con metas, objetivos y mediciones rigurosos
para niños y jóvenes diagnosticados con trastornos del espectro autista. Revised 2016; Rhode Island Executive Office of Health
and Human Services.
Mayo Clinic - Cognitive behavioral therapy
Explains the structure, limits and intentions of this common type of mental health counseling.
Behavior Modification in the Classroom
From Mather, N., & Goldstein, S. (2001). Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: A Guide to Intervention and Classroom
Management. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. pp. 96-117.
Lives in Balance for Behaviorally Challenging Kids
The mission of Lives in the Balance is to provide vital, accessible resources and programs to caregivers of behaviorally challenging
kids; to bring the plight of these kids into the public consciousness; to address the systemic issues that cause many of these
kids to slip through the cracks; and to promote parenting and disciplinary practices that foster the better side of human
nature in all children.
Supporting and Responding to Behavior: Evidence-Based Classroom Strategies for Teachers (PBIS)
Tools for engagement in positive behavior support process for school, family, community; Positive Behavioral Interventions
& Supports.
Services for Patients & Families in Rhode Island (RI)
Service Categories | # of providers* in: | RI | NW | Other states (4) (show) | | NM | NV | OH | UT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | 27 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 49 | |||
Autism Programs | 3 | 5 | 4 | 54 | |||||
Behavioral Therapies | 31 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 34 | |||
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays | 15 | 4 | 36 | 33 | 4 | 56 | |||
Special Education/Schools | 41 | 4 | 83 | 10 | 5 | 47 |
For services not listed above, browse our Services categories or search our database.
* number of provider listings may vary by how states categorize services, whether providers are listed by organization or individual, how services are organized in the state, and other factors; Nationwide (NW) providers are generally limited to web-based services, provider locator services, and organizations that serve children from across the nation.