EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 6 MIN
What Is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis Explained in Plain English
from The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals · host Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran
Welcome to the first episode of ABA Without the Jargon, a new mini-series from The Misfit Behaviorists where we take common ABA and special education terms and translate them into everyday language.In this episode, we're tackling the biggest term of all: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).We'll break down:✔️ What "Applied" really means✔️ What counts as behavior✔️ Why analysis is simply figuring out what's working and why✔️ Common misconceptions about ABA✔️ How teachers, therapists, and parents already use ABA strategies every dayWhether you're a special education teacher, paraeducator, RBT, BCBA, parent, or just curious about behavior support, this episode provides a practical, no-jargon explanation of what good ABA should look like in today's classrooms and homes.🎁 Free Visuals & ResourcesDownload the companion visuals discussed in this episode → https://abainschool.com/3928Blog post "What is ABA in Simple Terms" → https://abainschool.com/intro-to-aba📌 Resources Mentioned• Join The Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits• ABA in School Resources: → https://abainschool.com/tptstore🎙️ Coming NextABCs of Behavior: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence Explained in Plain English#misfitbehaviorists #ABA #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #Autism #SpecialEducation #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #RBT #Teachers #AutismSupport #BehaviorSupport #ABAWithoutTheJargonJoin the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit BehavioristsYouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists👋 Find us!Audra | ABA in School Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!
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Welcome to the first episode of ABA Without the Jargon, a new mini-series from The Misfit Behaviorists where we take common ABA and special education terms and translate them into everyday language. In this episode, we're tackling the biggest term of all: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). We'll break down: ✔️ What "Applied" really means ✔️ What counts as behavior ✔️ Why analysis is simply figuring out what's working and why ✔️ Common misconceptions about ABA ✔️ How teachers, therapists, and ...
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