Enabling Choice Through Functional Communication Expressing Preferences: Functional communication equips individuals with ASD to express...

Functional communication refers to a variety of communication methods designed to replace inappropriate behavior or to express oneself...

Navigating the complex world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where roughly half of the populace has functional communication, throws a...

Identity-first language slaps the disability right on the name tag, making it the headline of the personal bio. This approach isn't just...

Identity-first language offers several advantages, particularly for members of certain disability communities who see their condition as...

Identity-first language is a linguistic approach that places the disability or condition at the forefront of the description, recognizing...

Person-first Language is a method crafted to spotlight the individual first, subtly nudging us to recognize the person beyond any labels...

Person-first language: it’s like insisting on saying “person with a penchant for skydiving” instead of “skydiver”—it’s all about putting...

Person-first language is a linguistic approach used to speak about individuals with disabilities in a way that emphasizes their humanity...

The debate over person-first versus identity-first language isn't just linguistic gymnastics—it's an identity crisis wrapped in a...

I was recently asked, "Is anyone else oncerned that the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam doesn’t include any specific...

I was recently asked, 'Should a BCBA adjust their schedule to provide supervision for an RBT, or should the RBT adapt to the BCBA’s...

Recently, I was asked, 'What was the best advice you were given when you started as a BT or BCBA?' My answer is straightforward: I focus...

According to a study by Sandoval-Norton et al. (2019), the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) industry generates an annual revenue of $17...

ABA therapy has faced various critiques, some of which only touch on the surface of deeper concerns. One significant issue is the focus...

There are real concerns with ABA.  I thought we should go over them.  I think the weaker arguments against ABA are lazy and make true...

Advocacy from the autistic community has played a pivotal role in shaping the dialogue around Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy....

The variability in practice of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a significant concern, as it can lead to inconsistent outcomes...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has faced criticism for not adequately addressing the diverse needs of individuals on the autism...

The historical context of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) contributes to its controversy, as early forms of the therapy included...