Behavior Analysis is rooted in the behaviorist tradition and utilizes learning principles to bring about behavior change. Some branches of psychology strive to understand underlying cognitions, but behavioral psychology is not concerned with mentalistic causes of behavior and instead focuses on the behavior itself.

Behavior Analysis has robust practical applications in mental health treatment and organizational psychology, particularly when focused on helping children and adults learn new behaviors or reduce problem behaviors.

Behavior Analysis is a natural science that seeks to understand the behavior of individuals. That is, Behavior Analysts study how biological, pharmacological, and experiential factors influence the behavior of humans and nonhuman animals. Recognizing that behavior is something that individuals do, behavior analysts place special emphasis on studying factors that reliably influence the behavior of individuals, an emphasis that works well when the goal is to acquire adaptive behavior or ameliorate problem behavior. The science of behavior analysis has made discoveries that have proven useful in addressing socially important behavior such as drug taking, healthy eating, workplace safety, education, and the treatment of pervasive developmental disabilities (e.g., autism).

What Behavioral Work Can Do?

• Behaviors related to Autism
• Behaviors related to ADD or ADHD
• Verbal aggression
• Physical aggression
• Off-task behavior
• Defiance
• Behaviors related to developmental disability
• Find support to succeed
• Access helpful services in the community
• Build and maintain relationships
• Advocate for yourself while taking personal responsibility.
• Based on the values of human rights, independence, choice, and social inclusion.
• Designed to enable the client to direct their own services and supports, rather than attempting
to fit within service system.
• Assists the client and their families to build capacities and capabilities.
• Comprehensive planning based on what the recipient wants and needs including children/youth,
resulting in better outcomes for that individual and their family.
• Help the client determines worthwhile goals.
• Assist them in discovering their ability to attain their goals.
• Relationships are initiated and nurtured to ensure a person-centered approach to service
implementation.
• And more...