Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism: Science, Profession, and Practice

Abstract

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is recognised as the scientific basis of effective interventions in many educational, social, and medical fields, including autism. In this chapter, the basic tenets of ABA are described and briefly reviewed. Autism aetiology, diagnosis and prevalence are sketched out and the remainder of the chapter focuses on ABA-based interventions for children with autism. The chapter concludes with an examination of internationally recognised training standards for behaviour analysts.

Telehealth to train interventionists teaching functional living skills to children with autism spectrum disorder

“…As European governments do not endorse ABA-based interventions, families must pay for services themselves (Dillenburger et al, 2006;Fennel & Dillenburger, 2018;Keenan et al, 2015). Although the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has seen a rise in the number of individuals obtaining board certification, this is mostly limited to those residing in the United States (Tsami et al, 2019).…”

Approaches and Strategies in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

“…ABA-based interventions designed for individuals with ASD typically rely on functional behaviour assessment and behaviour intervention plans (O'Neill et al 2014;Fennell and Dillenburger 2018). The most commonly used behaviour analytic, evidence-based intervention package for individuals with ASD is positive behaviour support (Horner et al 2002).…”