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General CEU: Autism & ABA: An Autistic Perspective | Learning | 1 Hour

Autism & ABA: An Autistic Perspective becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside adult services and community participation, clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. For this course, the practical stakes show up in skills that remain meaningful when school supports disappear and adult expectations change, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: Autism Partnership Foundation

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Course Description

For over 50 years, intervention methods informed by the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have been empirically researched and clinically implemented with autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recently, some autism rights and neurodiversity activists that have expressed concerns with ABA-based interventions. Some of these concerns have related to ensuring we are listening and including autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD in our clinical decisions and research. In this panel, we will have the opportunity to hear directly from several autistic adults. The purpose of this panel is to provide an outlet for the members of the panel to (a) provide their own unique perspectives on autism, (b) provide their perspective on behavioral intervention, (c) provide their perspective on recent anti-ABA sentiments, and (d) suggest ways that behavior analysts can improve their clinical practice.

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the perspectives of autistic adults regarding ABA-based interventions and autism services.
  2. Identify concerns raised by autism rights and neurodiversity activists about applied behavior analysis practices.
  3. Explain the importance of including autistic individuals in clinical decision-making and research processes.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 1 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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