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Kristine A Rodriguez1,2, Jonathan Tarbox3,4, Courtney Tarbox4
1Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 USA.
Abstract:
Many have suggested that a compassion-focused approach to applied behavior analysis (ABA) services may improve provider-client therapeutic relationships and has the potential to improve program acceptability and clinical outcomes experienced by our clients. In this article, radical compassion is defined and explored as a foundational approach to the implementation of ABA, with special emphasis on practical applications in the area of service delivery for families living with autism. In this framework for care, compassion is offered as a measurable repertoire and as a philosophical guidepost for future developments in the profession. This article explores preliminary tenets of compassion-focused ABA and their implications for practice. This approach is offered in the hope of moving the field toward a future of improved acceptability and sustainable consumer preference.
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