Yes, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) principles can be used on yourself! While ABA is most known for helping children with autism, its core strategies like reinforcement, tracking behavior, and setting clear goals can apply to anyone, including adults.

Using ABA on yourself might look like this: you identify a behavior you want to change (like reducing screen time), track when it happens, and set up a reward system for meeting small goals. This is called self-management, a powerful ABA tool that builds independence and self-control.

That said, applying ABA to yourself takes practice and consistency. A trained behavior analyst can offer guidance if you’re trying to change complex behaviors or need help staying on track.

At Blossom ABA, we not only support children with autism, we also teach caregivers, teens, and young adults how to apply ABA strategies in daily life.

Want to learn more about how ABA can empower your family?

Contact us for personalized in-home ABA therapy in Georgia, Tennessee, or Virginia. We’re here to help every step of the way.

SOURCES:

https://autismspectrumnews.org/self-reinforcing-my-own-behavior-plan/

https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/applied-behavior-analysis-aba/aba-techniques/self-management/

https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/what-is-self-management-in-the-context-of-aba-therapy/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362657520_Self-Management_Skills_and_Applied_Behavior_Analysis

https://masteraba.com/developing-effective-self-management-skills-in-aba-programs-strategies-and-techniques/