Maintenance
In Plain Language
A skill continues over time after initial teaching or added support is reduced.
ABA Definition
Persistence of learned behavior over time, often assessed after intervention conditions are withdrawn or altered.
Everyday Example
You can still ride a bicycle months after lessons.
ABA Example
A team checks an independent routine several weeks after formal teaching ends.
How It May Be Used
Maintenance is about time; generalization is about use beyond trained conditions.