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Affirming Neurodiversity within Applied Behavior Analysis.

Sneha Kohli Mathur¹, Ellie Renz², Jonathan Tarbox³

¹University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA.

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|July 5, 2024

Summary

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) must integrate autistic community feedback to improve practices. Embracing neurodiversity principles is crucial for ethical and effective support, enhancing the quality of life for autistic individuals.

Keywords:

applied behavior analysis neurodivergent neurodiverse neurodiversity social model of disability

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Behavioral Science
Neurodiversity Studies
Disability Studies

Background:

Criticisms of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from the autistic community are growing and impacting the field.
ABA providers aim to improve the quality of life for autistic individuals, necessitating open communication with the community served.
Autistic individuals possess unique expertise regarding their own lives and experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize key criticisms of ABA raised by autistic advocates.
To discuss the social model of disability and the neurodiversity paradigm.
To propose practical guidance for integrating neurodiversity into ABA research and practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review of criticisms from autistic advocates.
Conceptual analysis of the social model of disability and neurodiversity.
Development of practical recommendations for ABA practitioners.

Main Results:

Identified significant criticisms of ABA from the autistic community.
Highlighted the importance of the neurodiversity paradigm and social model of disability.
Proposed actionable steps for ABA to evolve.

Conclusions:

Acknowledging and addressing criticisms is essential for ABA's ethical development.
Integrating neurodiversity principles can enhance ABA research and practice.
Collaboration with the autistic community is key to creating a more inclusive profession and society.