Description of Part I of the Presentation:

This presentation will address a brief history of Applied Behavior Analysis from 1938 to today, and how the practice has modernized and evolved. Presenters will explore current controversies and potential pathways forward as behavior analysts work to support autistic individuals and their families. A variety of therapy styles, treatment intensities, and provider types will be explored as professionals work to identify the most effective approach for. families. Presenters will share the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) as one option for families and providers to explore as they work to answer these important questions.

This presentation will explain how Applied Behavior Analysis has been used to treat various disorders and societal problems. The presenters will describe ABA treatments and programs used to preserve, reunify, and reduce recidivism of families with a history of abuse and neglect. Additional areas of ABA treatment that will be discussed are traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and mental health.

The second part of the presentation will cover misconceptions of practices and concepts within ABA, such as, the overall focus of treatment and the use of reinforcement. A discussion of the growing concerns regarding autonomy, forced masking, compliance training, prompt dependency, post-traumatic stress, and psychological abuse will be addressed (Kupferstein, 2018; Sandoval-Norton et al., 2019).

FOUR LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the historical development and modern application of behavior analysis for children and families with autism.

2. Compare and contrast different styles of ABA therapy, and their respective advantages and drawbacks.

3. Evaluate the significance of individualizing therapy goals, therapy intensity, and therapy style for effective treatment.

4. Identify the benefits of various provider types (home based, clinic based, multisite, and single site providers).

Description of Part II of the Presentation:

This presentation will explain how Applied Behavior Analysis has been used to treat various disorders and societal problems. The presenters will describe ABA treatments and programs used to preserve, reunify, and reduce recidivism of families with a history of abuse and neglect. Additional areas of ABA treatment that will be discussed are traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and mental health.

The second part of the presentation will cover misconceptions of practices and concepts within ABA, such as, the overall focus of treatment and the use of reinforcement. A discussion of the growing concerns regarding autonomy, forced masking, compliance training, prompt dependency, post-traumatic stress, and psychological abuse will be addressed (Kupferstein, 2018; Sandoval-Norton et al., 2019).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. The Application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Treatment of Disorders

and Societal Programs.

a. To review how techniques in ABA have been used in foster care in the

preservation and reunification of families and to reduce recidivism and

displacement of foster care children.

b. To review how ABA has been used in the treatment of traumatic and acquired

brain injury and mental health disorders.

2. Misconceptions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

a. To discuss misconceptions of ABA concepts and practices to facilitate a better

understanding of the role of ABA in treatment and society.

b. To examine concerns and present a discussion regarding ABA therapy for

children with autism.

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