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Compassionate and Culturally Responsible Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services |
Saturday, May 27, 2023 |
3:00 PM–3:50 PM |
Convention Center Mile High Ballroom 4E/F |
Area: AUT |
Chair: Jennifer Bellotti (TBD) |
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Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Criticism to Inform Person-Centered Compassionate Care (PCCC): Conceptual Framework |
Domain: Theory |
DUAA ALZAHRANI (Umm Al-Qura University ), Reva L. Mathieu-Sher (Duquesne Univeristy) |
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Abstract: The authors of this paper qualitatively investigated the critiques of ABA that have been raised by the autism community and their advocates to identify patterns of concerns and utilize such critiques to inform the development of the person-centered compassionate care (PCCC) framework. The paper provides an overview of possible barriers to compassionate care in ABA, defines Person-Centered Compassionate care, identifies its core values as it relates to ABA, and provides future directions for researchers and practitioners. |
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Autism Inclusion for Behavior Analytic Providers |
Domain: Service Delivery |
JENNIFER BELLOTTI (Full Spectrum ABA; Bible Based ABA; Full Spectrum Behavior Institute), Jessica Moore (Full Spectrum ABA; Full Spectrum Behavior Institute), Collin E Streetman (Full Spectrum ABA; Autistic & Neurodiverse United Association of Behavior Analysis; Neurodiverse Training in Creative Industries; Bible Based ABA), Erica Lighter (Full Spectrum ABA; Autistic & Neurodiverse United Association of Behavior Analysis; Neuroviderse Training in Creative Industries; Lasalle College), Michelle Vinokurov (Full Spectrum ABA; Autistic & Neurodiverse United Association of Behavior Analysis; Neurodiverse Training in Creative Industries; Manatee County School District), Joshua Kingston (Full Spectrum ABA; Autistic & Neurodiverse United Association of Behavior Analysis; Neurodiverse Training in Creative Industries) |
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Abstract: Behavior analysts are responsible for creating meaningful employment and educational opportunities for autistics. This creates cultures of inclusivity, independence, and empowerment. The authors will discuss how to transform organizational practices to amplify autistic voices. The Full Spectrum ABA Autistic Advocacy Group, Autistic & Neurodiverse United Association of Behavior Analysis (ANU-ABA), and Neurodiverse Training in Creative Industries (NTICI) strive to accomplish this mission and will be reviewed from the perspective of autistic providers. The Full Spectrum ABA Autistic Advocacy Group utilizes own voices accounts to foster an environment of inclusion and support for autistic adults to learn and grow within the field and to teach other neurodivergent and neurotypical ABA providers most compassionate practices. NTICI, created by autistics and behavior analysts, teaches digital marketing skills relevant to today’s job market and celebrates the strengths of autistic individuals through an easily accessible and free app. ANU-ABA is a foreword thinking organization which strives to educate ABA companies and providers on best practices in behavior analysis that are autism friendly. The goal of these initiatives is to shift society toward becoming more inclusive, tolerant, and accepting of neurodivergence, ensuring that autistics receive evidence-based, individualized, and high-quality supports. |
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