Using Applied Behavioral Analysis Strategies to Promote Inclusion

This project is intended to support education specialists and general education teachers with a resource for easy access on how to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies in their classroom. It is intended to help teachers understand how ABA strategies will reduce problematic student behaviors in the classroom and teach new skills. The manual will include ABA strategies to target specific behavior issues and corresponding replacement behaviors. The importance of ABA strategies with supported research, will enlighten teachers on why it is necessary to use these strategies. It will also server to promote inclusion for all students. This manual will help all teachers feel comfortable to tackle behavior issues that arise in the classroom. Teachers will feel comfortable using the manual to encourage inclusion at their sites even when students exhibit problematic behaviors.