ABA, Neurodiversity, & the Pathology Paradigm belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In ABA, Neurodiversity, & the Pathology Paradigm, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
Brian F. Middleton, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, the Bearded Behaviorist is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst who has been practicing for over 15 years between being a special education behavior specialist & behavior analyst. He is a co-founder of Mindful Behavior LLC, and is passionate about making behavior analysis accessible, ethical, and effective for everyone. He is an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Frame Theory (RFT), and Neurodiversity Affirming Practice. Brian is also AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) and uses his lived experience to inform his teaching and clinical practice. He is committed to promoting assent-based practice, social justice, and creating meaningful, connected experiences for all learners.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.