Autism and ABA: What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
Rebecca Womack discusses what applied behavior analysis therapy is, and how it could be useful for some children on the autism spectrum.
Since graduating from her masters program at North Dakota State University, Rebecca Womack has been privileged to serve adults and children in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in a variety of capacities. From facility based care, to working group homes, day centers, schools, and homes of families, her experience includes implementing evidence based therapy across multiple settings. She has traveled to different countries in Asia to provide consultation at adult treatment centers and for families with children who have autism. She has also given presentations to health and educational professionals on the use of positive behavior supports. Additional experiences including administrative work, advocacy, staff and parent training, and supervision. Ms. Womack's current duties include working as the Clinical Director of ABA Services for Achieve Beyond. The pediatric clinic provides in home and center based ABA therapy. She was also appointed as the Director of the Behavior Analysis Advocacy Network (BAAN). Focused on increasing the dissemination of quality behavior analytic services, Ms. Womack has worked with policy makers to help resolve insurance barriers that prevent best practices for ABA therapy, and has created resources to aid Behavior Analysts in writing plans based on medical necessity. Whatever the role, her ultimate goal is to always make a significant and meaningful impact through the science of Behavior Analysis.
Rebecca Womack discusses what applied behavior analysis therapy is, and how it could be useful for some children on the autism spectrum.