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- Title
Behavior analyst use of and beliefs in treatments for people with autism.
- Authors
Schreck, Kimberly A.; Mazur, Alison
- Abstract
With the increase in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism and scientific support solely for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment, a proliferation of professionals have sought ABA training to provide services to this population. However, not all have been reportedly providing solely ABA services. This study surveyed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs; N = 469) concerning their beliefs, endorsement, and use of a variety of scientifically supported and unsupported treatments for people with autism. Although not all endorsed using ABA, BCBA professionals most widely reported using ABA and ABA-related treatments. Surprisingly, BCBAs endorsed and used all types of treatments, despite their beliefs that the treatments were difficult to implement, not cost effective, and not supported by research. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
TREATMENT of autism; BEHAVIORAL assessment; MENTAL illness treatment; PSYCHIATRY; TREATMENT of behavior disorders in children
- Publication
Behavioral Interventions, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 3, p201
- ISSN
1072-0847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/bin.264