…harm from ABA interventions and the relatively weak evidence base for ABA interventions. Recognizing these concerns, other federal agencies have typically referred to autism services more generally, explicitly clarifying ABA…
…at #ABAIBoston. Learn more about the movement to #StopTheShock here: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2022/05/action-alert-abai-endorses-torture-and-we-cant-let-them-rest/ ABA is never okay, and neither is torturing disabled people. #StopTheShock and stop platforming the JRC #ABAIBoston #ABAI2022. https://autisticadvocacy.org/2022/05/action-alert-abai-endorses-torture-and-we-cant-let-them-rest/…
…meaningfully listen to autistic people and our concerns, and take action? ABAI’s new position does not change ASAN’s opposition to ABA, or to ABAI, but if ABAI is willing to…
…be inappropriately limiting services offered to autistic children to those offered by Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapists. “Some IDEA programs may be including applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapists exclusively without…
…and practiced behavioral intervention for autism…A meta-analysis of ABA studies showed that ABA resulted in significant improvements in socialization, communication, and expressive language.” ASAN disputes this framing of ABA as…
…much of the current national discussion focuses on one particular treatment modality called Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), there are other recognized and emerging treatment modalities for children with ASD.”[1] A…
…program. Department of Defense ASAN has long expressed our issues with ABA and the work TRICARE has done regarding ABA interventions. We encourage TRICARE to continue to evaluate ABA interventions…
…autistic people? Existing research, including reports from the Department of Defense’s TRICARE Autism Services Pilot, has pointed to the inefficacy of ABA: “43% [of ABA participants] demonstrated no improvement or…
…is “evidence-based”, ABAI continues to avoid accountability for ABA’s abusive history and current practices. ABAI must condemn institutions like the JRC that explicitly torture autistic people. Furthermore, ABAI must examine…
…pass the Senate since the Spring. Our communities have needed help for months, and despite overwhelming advocacy, we were abandoned by our Senators. This relief package is a small step,…
