Behavior analysis is a natural science, a science of behavior. It is rooted in the philosophy of behaviorism. Behaviorism is different from other philosophies as it maintains that when one intervenes to change behavior (behavioral health treatment, skill acquisition and education), treatment is most effective when the behavior itself is the primary focus for intervention.

Just as there are laws in other scientific fields, such as physics, behavior-analytic scientists have identified laws of behavior. Through thousands of studies behavior analysts have identified predictable patterns of behavior. The field has discovered ways in which behavior is learned and how it changes. One of the guiding premises is that behavior is a product of its environment.

Behavior does not occur within a vacuum, but within the context of the environment. In particular, events that occur prior to a behavior and events that immediately follow a behavior have substantial impact on the acquisition and maintenance of that behavior. Behavior analysts have harnessed this information and developed treatments and techniques that change behavior and improve the lives of the individuals they serve.

One population in particular is that of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other cognitive and developmental impairments. Peer reviewed, federal government agencies, and nationally recognized research institutes have all contributed to the ever-growing body of evidence that supports ABA as an intervention and treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

By employing the science of behavior and ABA, socially significant improvements and quality of life achievements have been demonstrated and documented for clients of all ages, but especially younger patients with access to early intervention.