Progressive Applied Behavior Analysis

Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Cihon, Joseph H.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102239-1

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“…That is, in a context including objects of potential interest, but where they were free to do what they wanted with respect to RRBs, young autistic children were not excessively preoccupied with RRBs, as might be predicted (e.g. [41, 42]). Autistic children showed some differences related to specific RRBs, with hand flapping, arm movements, and close gaze at objects being more frequent, of greater duration, and/or observed in a higher proportion compared to typical children.…”

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“…Reducing RRBs in young autistic children continues to be an aim of various early autism interventions, including behavioral, developmental, parent-mediated, and pharmacological interventions (e.g. [41, 50–52]). However, the view that RRBs must be reduced for autistics to attend to their environment is not supported by our provisional results.…”

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What interests young autistic children? An exploratory study of object exploration and repetitive behavior

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Behaviors characterized as restricted and repetitive (RRBs) in autism manifest in diverse ways, from motor mannerisms to intense interests, and are diagnostically defined as interfering with functioning. A variety of early autism interventions target RRBs as preoccupying young autistic children to the detriment of exploration and learning opportunities. In an exploratory study, we developed a novel stimulating play situation including objects of potential interest to autistic children, then investigated repetitive behaviors and object explorations in 49 autistic and 43 age-matched typical young children (20–69 months). Autistic children displayed significantly increased overall frequency and duration of repetitive behaviors, as well as increased specific repetitive behaviors. However, groups did not significantly differ in frequency and duration of overall object explorations, in number of different objects explored, or in explorations of specific objects. Exploratory analyses found similar or greater exploration of literacy-related objects in autistic compared to typical children. Correlations between repetitive behaviors and object explorations (their frequency and duration) revealed positive, not negative, associations in both groups. Our findings, from a novel situation incorporating potential autistic interests, suggest that RRBs do not necessarily displace exploration and its possibilities for learning in autism.

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What interests young autistic children? An exploratory study of object exploration and repetitive behavior

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“…NDBIs combine best-practices from developmental science and ABA to promote engagement, social motivation, and synchrony between the parent and child, while using operant learning strategies to teach specific skills. Finally, Progressive ABA is an approach in which interventionist behavior is controlled by in-the-moment assessment of environmental variables (e.g., client affect, past client performance), sometimes referred to as clinical judgement (Leaf, Leaf, et al, 2018a , 2018b ). Ultimately, the goal of a progressive approach to ABA is to consistently evolve and progress our methods and outcomes which should continue to be a focus for all interventions and methods informed by behavior analysis.…”

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“…However, these articles have also been critically evaluated within the same journals. Sepcifically, Leaf, Ross, et al, ( 2018a , 2018b ) evaluated the methodology and Kupferstein’s discussion of their results and Gorycki et al (2020) provided an analysis and response to the claims made by Sandoval-Norton and Shkedy. Leaf, Ross, et al concluded “that service providers, behavior analysts, funding agencies, and parents should carefully and objectively evaluate this study [Kupferstein ( 2018 )] prior to avoiding making recommendations for ABA-based interventions for individuals diagnosed with ASD based upon the results” (p. 127).…”

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Concerns About ABA-Based Intervention: An Evaluation and Recommendations

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J Autism Dev Disord

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For over 50 years, intervention methods informed by the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have been empirically researched and clinically implemented for autistics/individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite the plethora of evidence for the effectiveness of ABA-based interventions, some autism rights and neurodiversity activists have expressed concerns with ABA-based interventions. Concerns have included discontent with historical events and possible harm from the procedures and goals targeted. The purpose of this manuscript is to examine some expressed concerns about ABA-based intervention and suggest productive ways of moving forward to provide the best outcomes for autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD. The authors represent stakeholders from multiple sectors including board certified behavior analysts, licensed psychologists, parents, and autistics/individuals diagnosed with ASD.

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