Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of behavior. ABA systematically examines the relationship between learners and the variables in their environment to make positive and socially significant changes in their lives. Each learner’s motivation and the principles of ABA are arranged with environmental variables in a precise manner to maximize learning. ABA services begin by analyzing variables in the environment to understand the function of a specific behavior, why is this behavior occurring. Once the function of the behavior is identified, support staff and caregivers are trained by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement an evidence-based behavior plan and programming to teach and reinforce new appropriate replacement behaviors and skills. The programming is flexible and modified to the learner’s behavior and performance. (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). ABA was endorsed by US Surgeon General in 1999 and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as an effective treatment for autism. The full US Surgeon General Report can be found here.