Spread the loveExtinction is a technique used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to decrease or eliminate problem behaviors. This is done by eliminating reinforcement that has allowed the problem behavior to continue. In the past, this reinforcement might have been given unintentionally or unknowingly, which is why the problem behavior persisted and probably got worse. Extinction is commonly used for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or down syndrome but can also be used on people without these conditions. Three Forms of Extinction The method of extinction to be used depends on the cause of the behavior. Here are the … Continue reading Reduce Problem Behavior Through Extinction