The question of how many hours of ABA services a young autistic child should receive is among the most clinically and politically charged questions in behavior analysis. It sits at the intersection of evidence, economics, and advocacy — involving practitioners, families, funders, policymakers, and the autistic community itself.
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Join Free →The conversation will focus on CASP's 2025 White Paper "Evidence About ABA Treatment for Young Children with Autism: The Impact of Treatment Intensity on Outcomes." This companion to the 3rd edition of CASP's Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder provides an in-depth look at the generally accepted standards of care for ABA services for young autistic children. We will discuss how such standards support practitioners in providing evidence-based care and engaging in advocacy work with caregivers, funders, and other stakeholders. In addition, it provides guidance on how to evaluate new studies in the context of the existing literature on treatment intensity with specific commentary on two recently published studies.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 0 | — |
Dr. Bridget Taylor is co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group and is Senior Clinical Advisor for Rethink Behavioral Health. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Taylor is past president of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and past Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She currently serves on the board of the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (SEAB). Active in the Autism research community, Dr. Taylor has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters, on innovative practices to improve the lives of individuals with autism. Her most recent work explores compassionate relationship-building with families in the provision of clinical services to individuals with autism. Dr. Taylor has been recognized by the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International for her outstanding contributions and received ABAI’s Fellow designation.
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280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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