How does The P.L.A.Y. Project compare with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
P.L.A.Y. and ABA are complimentary and have different strategic directions. Many families are choosing to apply both methods. Developmental interventions, such as The P.L.A.Y. Project and DIR, are much more flexible than behavioral approaches, such as ABA. Our strategies are child-centered with activities based on following the child’s lead; ABA is program-centered with a skill-and-drill based curriculum. Play-based methods are especially helpful in addressing the deficits of children who have difficulty regulating themselves and/or sustaining attention. ABA-based methods are most effective for strengthening learning skills and subjects.
