Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the process of behaviour analysis to better understand and improve behaviors in order to teach a variety of skills (e.g., communication, adaptive skills, toilet training, and feeding). Interventions using the principle of ABA have been empirically shown to be effective in increasing socially appropriate behaviors and decrease problem behaviors (e.g., tantrums, aggression, non-compliance) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (National Autism Center, 2009; Wong et al., 2014). Although ABA has received most of its recognition in treating individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, ABA has also been used to encourage positive behaviour change and improve quality of life for individuals struggling with behaviour addictions (e.g., gambling, weight loss, substance abuse), sports and fitness, mental health (e.g., ADHD, Depression), organizational behaviour management (OBM), forensics, and education. Learn more about other areas that ABA is being used in.