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What Is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis Explained in Plain English

Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran Episode 77

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Welcome to the first episode of ABA Without the Jargon, a new mini-series from The Misfit Behaviorists where we take common ABA and special education terms and translate them into everyday language.

In this episode, we're tackling the biggest term of all: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).

We'll break down:
✔️ What "Applied" really means
✔️ What counts as behavior
✔️ Why analysis is simply figuring out what's working and why
✔️ Common misconceptions about ABA
✔️ How teachers, therapists, and parents already use ABA strategies every day

Whether you're a special education teacher, paraeducator, RBT, BCBA, parent, or just curious about behavior support, this episode provides a practical, no-jargon explanation of what good ABA should look like in today's classrooms and homes.

🎁 Free Visuals & Resources
Download the companion visuals discussed in this episode → https://abainschool.com/3928
Blog post "What is ABA in Simple Terms" → https://abainschool.com/intro-to-aba

📌 Resources Mentioned
• Join The Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
• ABA in School Resources: → https://abainschool.com/tptstore

🎙️ Coming Next
ABCs of Behavior: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence Explained in Plain English

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