Concerns about Ableism in Applied Behavior Analysis: An Evaluation and Recommendations

The overwhelming majority of professionals who serve the autistic community using applied behavior analysis (ABA) do so from a place of caring and compassion to improve the quality of life for the individuals they serve. As researchers and practitioners, the authors feel it is essential to acknowled...

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Published inEducation and training in autism and developmental disabilities Vol. 58; no. 2; pp. 127 - 143
Main Authors Arthur, Shannon M, Linnehan, Anna M, Leaf, Justin B, Russell, Noah, Weiss, Mary Jane, Kelly, Amanda N, Saunders, Melissa S, Ross, Robert K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Arlington Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children 01.06.2023
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Subjects
Advocacy
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990-US
Applied Behavior Analysis
Attitudes toward Disabilities
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavior Patterns
Biodiversity
Cooperative Planning
Disability discrimination
Intervention
Language Usage
Medicine
Neurodiversity
Participatory Research
People with disabilities
Post traumatic stress disorder
Quality of life
Social Bias
Social Influences
Society
Sympathy
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Summary:The overwhelming majority of professionals who serve the autistic community using applied behavior analysis (ABA) do so from a place of caring and compassion to improve the quality of life for the individuals they serve. As researchers and practitioners, the authors feel it is essential to acknowledge concerns that have arisen from neurodiversity activists and their families surrounding the effects of ABA on the autism population and claims that the goals and strategies in ABA are ableistic. This paper will highlight major issues neurodiversity advocates have reported regarding ABA, examine areas considered to be ableistic, and discuss ways ABA has positively impacted society while emphasizing the importance of listening and responding to expressed concerns of stakeholders.
ISSN:2154-1647