DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) METHODS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) PROTOCOLS

Stav Ariel

This article explores the potential integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) protocols to enhance intervention outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The primary focus is on developing combined approaches aimed at improving communication skills and behavioral responses in children with autism. Through a review of existing literature on both methodologies, we analyze their compatibility and identify potential points of synergy. Practical examples illustrate how NLP techniques can be adapted for ABA therapy, promoting a deeper understanding of behavioral patterns and accelerating social adaptation for children with autism. The study's findings reveal promising prospects for applying this interdisciplinary approach and open new avenues for further empirical research in the field.

Keywords:Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP); Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA); autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); communication; behavioral interventions; social adaptation; therapy; interdisciplinary approach; empirical research