#applied behavior analysis autism

[dimensionalbehaviour]

Developmental behavior therapy

Bradford, Ontario's autism behaviour consulting and caregiver-mediated early years program deliver targeted support for early childhood growth and learning.

[autball]

An actually good use of the ABCs of Behavior.

[lilyspectrum]

No

[awetistic-things]

awetistic things {1086}

being an autistic girl with an autistic younger brother and constantly being irritated at how unapologetically autistic he’s encouraged to be while you were taught to be not yourself, but a lady, for your entire childhood

[theconcealedweapon]

ABA should instead be called ABUSE.

I haven't decided what the letters should stand for.

[demiboydemon]

Me: Miss Internet, I’ve been having a tough time lately. Could you please show me some relaxation and self care tips for autistic adults?

Internet: you should try ABA to learn to mask better :)

Me: ????

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

fuck ABA

that’s all thank you for listening

[clownrecess]

(TW: Talk of ABA, trauma, abuse, self offing, etc.)

ABA is abusive whether you want to admit it or not. It just is.

It doesn't "depend on the therapist", it is abusive by nature. The abuse and trauma inducing experiences are deeply rooted in it.

"Oh, well ours is basically just some OT and speech", that's not ABA, then. Whilst yes, OT and speech do very much have the ability to be abusive, ABA always is. A combination of some in home OT and speech is not ABA.

So what is ABA? ABA stands for applied behavioural analysis. It is a "therapy" that parents of autistic people are usually pushed to do. And often times, the parents agree! Whether that's because the insurance covers it, or because the school told them to, or whatever, they tend to accept it.

I was one of the people who's parents accepted it.

I was in ABA for a little over a year, I would have been in it much longer but eventually I was taken out because I threatened to off myself if I remained in it. And this didnt work immediately, I had been threatening this for months. I'm not sure why it finally worked.

ABA likes to trick you at the start. My therapists in particular referred to this tricking as the "honeymoon phase". In this phase, they would act like my friends. They made me trust them.

We would talk about our interests, and play games together.

It felt safe, and I liked it!

Until it changed, that is. About two months into ABA, they stopped being like my friends.

It went from me happily playing chess with him, to him yelling at me, a child hiding under a table, because I didn't say what he wanted me to say.

And this of course evolved too. And I was further traumatized.

I was tricked, and then abused by the hands of so called therapists.

It has been around 2, almost 3 years since this. I am still extremely frightened by anything remotely related to those experiences.

I had a panic attack in a water park because somebody looked **slightly** like one of them.

Please don't put your kid in ABA. I don't care how helpful you think it'll be.

[taterforlife]

Things Parents of Children with Autism/ADHD/Developmental Delay/Intellectual Disability/etc. Should Know Before Agreeing to Applied Behavior Analysis Services (This is not a complete list but it has some that I consider most important):

You WILL see online criticism of people who have had bad experiences with ABA. You want a provider that is client-centered and cares about your child's needs and wants and makes sure that the process includes GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHILD AND YOU and establishing a positive relationship before placing any sort of expectations on the child. People do not want to change their behavior or habits for someone they do not care about. And you want a provider that is trauma-informed and will take ALL PRECAUTIONS against causing trauma, using evidence-based behavior analytical treatments and focusing on reinforcement and letting the child make decisions throughout much of the process, and including you in it too.

It is meant to be an INTENSIVE SERVICE. It is based on the client's needs how many hours services should provide in a clinic or in your home, but this could range to anywhere from 10-20 hours on average. Sometimes more or less. Not being able to arrange those hours can cause more harm than good should your child have many needs or delays.

Daytime hours during the school year get you off the waitlist faster. Evening school hours are always taken first during the academic year. We often struggle finding families willing to take their kids out of school early or take them late. ABA companies should not pressure you on what choice to make, but if you feel your child could benefit or if you are experiencing high-intensity behaviors of concern such as aggression or elopement, it may be able to get you services faster. We are ALWAYS looking for daytime sessions!

Your participation is NECESSARY for success. The child must have interventions that are consistent across places and people. Otherwise, it will most likely be less effective or not effective at all. We want to teach you the strategies we use that show to be successful and work with you and the child! We want to work to the point where the child and the family does not need us anymore! But we cannot do that if you do not learn and accept teaching from us. And often insurances require it and will not pay anymore if the report shows you are not participatong and implementing. We are a service meant to enhance the lives of clients in a way that gives them wider access to things they want and like, build more meaningful relationships, and learn new skills that benefit them. If you do not want to participate, then you are probably thinking of a different service, such as having an attendant.

A good provider who is client-centered is not there to reduce behaviors others find "annoying" or "disruptive", such as stimming. They can be taught skills to help increase attention to tasks and temporarily redirect them, but it is often unethical and harmful to the child to stop them from doing it altogether. The treatment plan may even incorporate time for the child to be able to stim/flap hands/rock their body/etc. on purpose because often, they need it to regulate themselves. It feels good. It's their version of tapping fingers when nervous, playing with a strand of hair, etc. It would be unethical to make a client uncomfortable just because a behavior does not look "normal". If if truly hurts them to do the behavior, such as banging their head against a wall, then it will be addressed for safety concerns.

[dmarchives]

Currently writing what's quickly becoming a whole damn essay on ABA from my perspective as a neurodivergent practitioner. Don't know if I want all of tumblr to read it or if I'm hoping noone will, but at least it's a therapetic excercise.

[lalanautism]

Welcome to Lalan Autism Clinic! in #Ranchi. Remember, progress is a symphony of small victories. At Lalan Autism Clinic, we celebrate each step forward, knowing that it unlocks a world of possibilities. 🌈🌟

Services Offered:

Occupational Therapy

Pediatric Physiotherapy

Speech Therapy

Special Education

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Contact us if :

A child doesn’t respond his name

Feels restlessness/Hyperactivity throughout the day

Having difficulties to mix with peer group

Having poor attention span/ Eye contact

Difficulty in verbal/ Non verbal communication

A child with poor hand-writing skills

For more information or to embark on this healing journey, visit our website: Lalan Autism - Academy of Autism & Child Physiotherapy

🌐https://lalanautism.com 📲+91-9899272246 📩info@lalanautism.com

[dimensionalbehaviour]

Early Intervention: Why Behavioural Therapy in Bradford is Crucial for Children's Development

Early intervention plays a significant role in supporting children with developmental and behavioural challenges. Behavioural Therapy in Bradford has emerged as an essential service for families, particularly for children who require additional support in communication, social skills, and behaviour management. With services such as early intensive behaviour intervention and caregiver-mediated strategies, early intervention can profoundly impact a child's developmental progress.

Why Early Intervention Matters

Early intervention focuses on addressing developmental delays or behavioural concerns as early as possible, typically in children from birth to age five. During this critical period, a child's brain is highly adaptable, allowing them to learn and acquire new skills effectively. Research highlights that children who receive the early behavioural therapy are better able to develop essential communication, imitation, and play skills, which are crucial for thriving at home, school, and in the community.

For families in Ontario, Autism Early Intervention Ontario programs provide structured approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. These programs combine evidence-based strategies, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), with a family-centred approach to maximize progress.

Behavioural Therapy in Bradford: Services That Make a Difference

At Dimensional Behaviour, we specialize in providing comprehensive Behavioural Therapy in Bradford for children and young adults. Our services address various developmental disorders, behavioural needs, and social communication challenges, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

What We Offer:

Treatment Plans: Individualized plans designed to meet each child's developmental and behavioural goals.

Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention: A focused program that targets key developmental milestones through naturalistic teaching methods.

Caregiver-Mediated Early Intervention: Empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to address behavioural challenges during daily routines.

Project ImPACT Parent Coaching: A leading parent-mediated intervention program for young children with ASD and related social communication delays.

Telehealth-Based Parent-Mediated Intervention: Remote consultations to support community-based providers using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI) approaches.

Project Impact: Empowering Parents as Communication Teachers

Project Impact (“Improving Parents as Communication Teachers”) is an evidence-based parenting coaching program that has gained recognition for its effectiveness. This intervention focuses on training parents to teach their children communication, imitation, and social skills during everyday interactions. By using prompting, reinforcement, and naturalistic teaching, parents can effectively address challenging behaviours while supporting their child's overall development.

Through Autism Early Intervention Ontario initiatives like Project Impact, children benefit from improved communication, reduced disruptive behaviours, and increased engagement during social and play activities. Parents are empowered to become active participants in their child's progress, fostering consistency and long-term success.

Family-Centred Approach for Lasting Results

At Dimensional Behaviour, our family-centred approach emphasizes collaboration between therapists, parents, and community providers. By teaching families, positive strategies and interventions that are supported by research, we create opportunities for children to generalize new skills across different environments. Whether through in-person sessions or telehealth consultations, we prioritize a supportive and goal-oriented framework.

Addressing Individual Needs

Our intake consultations are open to children and young adults with a range of developmental disorders or behavioural needs, including those with or without a formal diagnosis. By tailoring interventions to address specific challenges and strengths, we help children develop essential skills that improve their quality of life.

In Bradford, access to timely behavioural therapy can make a profound difference in a child's developmental journey. Early intervention programs, such as those offered at Dimensional Behaviour, provide children with the tools they need to thrive at home, school, and within their community.

Conclusion

Behavioural Therapy in Bradford is a crucial step toward supporting children with developmental challenges. With services such as early intensive behaviour intervention, Project ImPACT coaching, and caregiver-mediated strategies, children can achieve significant progress. Early intervention not only builds communication and social skills but also empowers families to support their child's development. For parents seeking expert guidance, Autism Early Intervention Ontario programs provide an invaluable foundation for their child's future success.

[autball]

If your first instinct is to dismiss this on the grounds of “but that would be really messed up,” you’re about halfway to the point.

Keep going.

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My oldest doesn’t do a lot of eye contact, which was always fine by me because I’m not that into it either. It’s not at all painful for me with my kids, we just never really needed it because we find connection in so many other ways.

Then my youngest came along. They want ALL the eye contact, lol. They really need it for connection. It sometimes takes conscious reminders to myself to meet their gaze because I’m not used to doing it, but I’m happy to make the extra effort to meet my child’s needs in this area.

Can you imagine, though, if I had instead been like, “No one else here needs eye contact, and it’s more work for me, so you’re just gonna have to learn to do things our way to fit in?” Most people would have no trouble seeing how damaging that would be to my child, and they would rightfully want to call me out for it.

Because most people can relate to my child’s need for eye contact.

The only reason non-Autistic ways of being have become the norm is because there are more of them than us. It’s not because they’re actually better, it’s just that NTs have been the ones in charge of making up the rules since forever. 

So what if Autistic people were the majority? What if *we’d* been in charge of making up the social rules and public spaces and developmental timelines all this time? How would Allistic people be treated in this parallel universe? And how do you think Allistic children would handle being forced to live in a world not made for them?

How many people in that universe would actually *encourage* me to deny my youngest child eye contact? 

Y’know, to prepare them for the real world.

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[cheekycherry20]

I work in the field of aba (applied behavioral analysis) and have been for a little over a year. I started off really passionate about positively influencing the lives of children under the spectrum, because as an adult with adhd, I understood how hard it is as a kid to live in a not-so-opened minded neurotypical society.

I myself was bullied, left out, and made to feel unimportant on numerous occasions. I lacked the correct social skills, trying to mirror my peer’s behavior, yet being completely far off, and struggling to fit in for years. I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression with no outlet and proper coping mechanisms, all made worse with skewed communication skills. All of which I still struggle with today.

I started as a bt(behavior technician) and was quickly pushed into getting my license to become an rbt (registered behavior technician). On the journey to getting my license, I tried to soak up as much information as I could. It was very important to me to be a voice for the children. I had more downs then ups, as I put more pressure on myself then I should.

I wasn’t worried about running targets and gathering data. I wanted to ensure a good quality of life for my children. I’ll always call them my children, because I care for them that much. It’s almost maternal. I cry over my kids, worry about my kids, get angry at my kids. I love them more than anything in the world, I never knew I was capable of love until I got into the field.

Rbts don’t just work alone, we’re directly below bcbas (board certified behavior analyst). They make the plans for the kids, as the rbts run the sessions and gather the data bcbas need. Since the bcbas aren’t in session, it’s incredibly important that the rbt is collecting the right data and being extremely analytical over the session.

In my short time in being an rbt, I’ve been made to feel unimportant (as mentioned before) by numerous senior rbts and most importantly, bcbas. In my personal opinion, not being in a session can make it quite easy for a bcba to make the wrong decisions. In the past I’ve been quite vocal about ideas and goals that my kids can have long term, or just to push them into their next step of life. With children who are learning to functionally communicate, I step up and speak for them if I notice anything. I’m not a bcba, so technically I’m not legally allowed to run something without a bcba knowledge. But once again, my voice doesn’t matter.

As well as taking data, rbts are required to speak to parents. Not just about the child’s day, but for goals, progress, regression, and behaviors. Parent communication is very important, but parents implementing the same strategies as rbts is even more important. Some parents are amazing, but some parents drop their children off as an aba clinic is a daycare. It is far from it.

It’s very difficult watching parents drop their kids off in sick states, or seeing them come in minimal clothing in extreme cold. I’ve seen parents listen to therapist feedback and do the opposite of protocol,ensuring intense behaviors for therapist. As a parent it’s very difficult to live with the behaviors, so I undertstand how hard it may be. But as a therapist, I feel as if I’m not doing enough for my kid because they’re not making progress, because I can’t get them there alone. Parent cooperation is key.

I continue to get shot down and made to feel like I’m incompetent. I don’t know if it’s my age or minimal experience, but whatever the case may be, I no longer want to allow myself to be in spaces where I don’t feel heard. This is a really difficult thought for me to have, as I feel like I’m giving up on so many kids who just need someone to care about them. But I can acknowledge that in this field, caring isn’t always enough.

In the beginning I definitely tried my best. Advocating for my kids wasn’t the hard part, but my mental state is rapidly declining in the process. I truly still want to advocate for my kids, but when I voice my opinions I feel like what I’m saying is wrong.

I believe that stepping out of the field is my best option. To sit and watch fellow rbts and bcbas care too little or not at all for my kids has taken an incredible toll on my mental health. If you’re a parent or friend of someone interested in bringing a child into an aba clinic, please be sure you know exactly who is with them. There’s good therapists and bcbas , but there’s also a lot of people who just so happened to get their license and want a check.

[awetistic-things]

forget ABA therapy teach me how to read a fucking room so i stop telling strangers my mom bathed me ‘till i was 13 years old ‘cause i thought a shark would eat me

[sapphic-and-stupid]

Just read an interesting article about ABA and it’s criticisms, and in the last paragraph it was revealed that the main woman the article was talking about was Black, and how her relationship with her sons and the police shapes her views on ABA… thought this was SUPER interesting, and I realized that I don’t know much about the intersection of autism and race.

It made me realize that, while I know a lot about white feminism, I haven’t seen or read anything about white privilege and autism advocacy.

Does anyone have any articles or books they could recommend on this? I’m of course doing some of my own research, but if people out there have favorites I would love to read them. Anything about the intersection of autism and race, or disability and race in general.