Hundreds of academic studies have been done and they have all resulted in the outcome that ABA is the most effective way to teach individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as individuals with other developmental disabilities; such as ADHD. ABA therapy has also been endorsed by the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Association for Science in Autism Treatment. as well as being noted by the Surgeon General as the most effective strategy to treat ASD and other developmental disabilities.