Autism
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The Evidence for the Community Standard of Care of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Adults with Autism, Behavior Disorders, and Developmental Disabilities by Eric V. Larsson, PhD, LP, BCBA-D (2022)
There is extensive research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that shows the effectiveness of focused treatment of behavior disorders with persons who are older than age 18 and who suffer from developmental disabilities including autism. As a result ABA is a community standard of care for adults, particularly in residential treatment and vocational supports.
In the research listed here, over 1,800 persons older than age 18 who were documented as receiving effective ABA treatment. Read More
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis – Articles by Dr. Thomas Zane
Magnetic Stimulation: The Latest Fad Magnet for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Katie Gorycki is a graduate student in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. Katie earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis at the University of...
Who Are You Going to Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes: The Importance of Skepticism in Evaluating Claims, Selecting Treatments, and Enhancing Science-Based Treatment for Autism
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is Professor of Practice and Director of Online Programs, Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly...
Chelation Therapy: Warning by the Food and Drug Administration
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
How Good Science is used to Promote Bad Treatments: The Story of Brain Inflammation, Autism, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
Who are You Going to Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes: The Use of Pre-Post Test Designs to Evaluate Effectiveness of Autism Treatments
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...
The Vaccine and Autism Connection: The Wakefield Study Once Again Discredited
Science, Fads, and Applied Behavior Analysis Dr. Thomas Zane is the Director of Online Behavior Analysis programs in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, and the Clinical Director of The Children’s Center...