Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of behavior change and learning. ABA can be applied in many contexts (organizational behavior change, education, behavioral pharmacology, animal training, etc.) and is beneficial to children with many diagnoses. Currently, insurance funding in South Carolina only covers Applied Behavior Analysis for individuals diagnosed with autism. ABA has been found to be the most effective treatment for children and adults with autism, which has been supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Research Council and hundreds of peer reviewed studies. ABA relies on scientific principles of positive reinforcement, behavior shaping, etc. and data-based decision making to develop functional and socially significant behaviors. Services are intensive, numerous hours a week (targeting 20 hours a week for the preschool population) in keeping with best outcomes from research for children with autism. The goal of ABA is to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase language and learning skills. For example, maladaptive behaviors targeted in ABA can include extreme tantrums, excessive and interfering self-stimulating behaviors (stimming), feeding limitations, aggression, self-injury, elopement (running away) and sleep interfering behaviors. As we reduce maladaptive behaviors, we teach important skills such as functional communication, social skills, self-help skills, skills for learning and attending, toileting, play, and increasing safety awareness. We achieve these goals through intensive teaching, natural environment training, careful data collection, collaboration, and fun!