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Katherine Pickard1,2, Nailah Islam2, Naomi Green2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Autism and Related Disabilities, Emory School of Medicine, 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30329 USA.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers view naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBI) positively but face challenges transitioning from discrete trial training (DTT). More training and systemic support are needed to integrate NDBI into ABA settings for autistic children.
Area of Science:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) are effective for early social communication in autistic children.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services often use structured, adult-led methods like Discrete Trial Training (DTT).
- Transitioning ABA to include NDBI requires de-implementing DTT, presenting implementation challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore ABA providers' perspectives on using NDBI within ABA settings.
- To identify factors influencing the transition from DTT to NDBI in ABA practice.
- To understand barriers and facilitators for integrating NDBI into ABA clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 ABA frontline and supervising clinicians.
- Employed rapid qualitative methods with standard content analysis.
- Analyzed data to identify themes related to NDBI and DTT integration.
Main Results:
- ABA clinicians generally hold positive views toward NDBI.
- Key themes include ease and effectiveness of NDBI vs. DTT, stakeholder perceptions, and clinical decision-making.
- Barriers include unlearning DTT, limited NDBI training, mixed attitudes, and systemic ABA service delivery issues.
Conclusions:
- ABA clinicians' perspectives are crucial for successful NDBI implementation.
- Targeted strategies are needed to integrate NDBI effectively within ABA clinical settings.
- Addressing barriers related to training and systemic issues is essential for widespread NDBI adoption in ABA.
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