ABA therapy applies our understanding of how behavior works to real situations. The goal is to increase behaviors that are helpful and decrease behaviors that are harmful or affect learning.
Social skills programs will break down specific complex social skills( such as: taking turns, conversation,sharing,joining a group,working with others towards a common goal,understanding facial expressions,tone of voice,etc.) Into smaller components and then teach those components systematically. Transition program focuses on several social skills necessary for transitioning, such as: Following group instructions,completing independent activities, learning new skills in a group environments.