Autism Therapy: certified behavior analyst

definition of certified behavior analyst: ABA practitioner who has been certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) will place “BCAB” or “BCABA” after their name. The Web site lists certified behavior analysts and credential requirements. The URL is www.bacb.com.

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Behavior Analyst Use of and Beliefs in Treatments for People with Autism
Behavioral Interventions, by Schreck, KA, and Mazur A., published in 2008, summarized Nov 7, 2008

Some applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapists may also use autism therapies that are not evidence-based.

This study was designed to see what treatments for autism are endorsed and used by ABA therapists. While most ABA therapists did provide ABA therapy, not all ABA therapists use only evidence-based autism therapies. ABA therapists reported using facilitated communication, sensory integration, auditory integration, and other interventions that are not evidence-based. The choice of therapies was not influenced by the number of years that the ABA therapist had been working with children with autism. The authors suggest that the current approach to teaching Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) about evidenced-based therapies may not be not good enough.


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JobTIPS is New Online Job Resource for People with Autism

Apr 6, 2011

Christine Reeve, a doctoral level board certified behavior analyst, has a blog called Autism Classroom News. In a recent posting, she wrote about Do2Learn, a resource for teachers and families. They recently launched JobTIPS, an online resource for job hunters with autism and other developmental delays. JobTIPS gives information on what jobs to look for, how to interview, keeping the job, and most of all focuses on social skills involved in working with others. Reeve explains, “There are checklists, strategies and resources for finding a job, interest surveys, social skills assessments for self assessment . . . and pictures and examples of organizational systems and coping plans.”

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Bermuda Autism Support and Education Gets Educator for Educators

Nov 27, 2009

Parents and teachers at Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) now can get the education they need to help children with autism. BASE, which opened in 2007, recently hired a behavioral consultant. Donna Erickson Kuzloski, a certified behavior analyst, will train educators and caregivers on early intervention tools. Her plans include acting as a resource for therapies available to children on the island. In addition, she will act as a consultant to the Ministry of Health professionals and will provide in-home consultations.

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Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Makes its Way Across India

Apr 15, 2009

Smita Awasthi is the only board certified behavior analyst in India, but she is determined to spread the benefits of applied behavior analysis (ABA). She plans on training parents, teachers, and other therapists so that more children with autism can be reached at an earlier age. She is assisted in this endeavor by Radhika Poovayya, Speech Pathologist and Director of Samvaad Institute who states, "Learning ABA principles is not all that hard. But one needs to painstakingly observe behaviour, analyse and reinforce consistently."

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Lundeby's Eco Baby Features Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly Toys and Clothing

Nov 21, 2008

Lundeby's Eco Baby in Tulsa, Oklahoma sells non-toxic and eco-friendly toys and clothing. The co-owner, Tiffany Bjorlie, is a certified behavior analyst who noticed studies regarding developmental development and environmental toxicity, particularly in children with autism. The store carries everything from clothing and diapers to toys and skincare products. "The items do not include lead, bisphenol-a, phthalates, pesticides, formaldehydes or any other suspected toxic ingredients."

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