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Assent in applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support: ethical considerations and practical
Cassi A Breaux1,2, Kristin Smith1
1CentralReach, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
|February 6, 2023
Summary
This study defines assent and highlights its importance in positive behaviour support (PBS) and applied behaviour analysis (ABA). It provides practical procedures for incorporating assent into interventions, emphasizing a person-centered approach.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Disability Studies
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) integrates disability ideology with Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
- Assent, or participation consent from those unable to legally consent, is gaining traction in ABA and PBS.
- Current literature on assent in ABA/PBS is limited, potentially making its practice seem optional.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define assent within the context of ABA and PBS.
- To underscore the necessity of assent-based practices.
- To provide practical, assent-based procedures for ABA and PBS interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to define assent and its role in ABA/PBS.
- Conceptual analysis of person-centered care and assent withdrawal.
- Development of practical assent-based procedures for intervention.
Main Results:
- Assent is crucial for person-centered assessment and intervention in ABA/PBS.
- Honoring assent withdrawal, vocal or non-vocal, is key.
- Limited research exists, creating a need for defined practices.
Conclusions:
- Assent-based practices are essential for ethical and effective ABA and PBS.
- Further research and implementation of assent procedures are needed.
- This work provides a framework for incorporating assent into practice.
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