⭐ FREE ABA Handout: Stimulus & Stimulus Classes Explained

Clear Visual Guide for ABA Students, Parents & Professionals

This FREE ABA handout breaks down the foundational concepts of stimuli and stimulus classes in a simple, visually organized format. Designed by BCBAs, this resource helps learners understand how stimuli are grouped based on formal, temporal, and functional features, making complex ABA terminology more accessible.

Perfect for ABA students, parent training, staff training, and clinical reference, this handout is an excellent supplemental teaching tool.

📘 What’s Included:

✔️ Definition of Stimulus (based on Cooper, Heron, & Heward)
✔️ Clear explanation of Stimulus Class concepts
✔️ Breakdown of:

• Formal stimulus classes (size, color, physical features, etc.)

• Temporal stimulus classes (changes before or after behavior)

• Functional stimulus classes (same effect on behavior despite different forms)

  
  ✔️ Easy-to-follow examples (e.g., types of apples, animals)
  ✔️ Clean, professional 1 page visual handout ✔️ Printable & digital-friendly PDF