Journal Article

Advances in Our Understanding of Behavioral Intervention: 1980 to 2020 for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ferguson, Julia L., Leaf, Justin B., McEachin, John, Cihon, Joseph H., Milne, Christine M., Leaf, Ronald

2021

Overview

There are three branches of science of behavior analysis [i.e., experimental analysis of behavior, behavior analysis, and applied behavior analysis (ABA)]. ABA can be defined as a systematic approach to understanding behavior of social interest. For the past 40 plus years, researchers have evaluated ABA and ABA based procedures (e.g., behavioral intervention) as they relate to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and have implemented behavioral intervention in clinical settings for individuals diagnosed with ASD. In this paper, we discuss some of the pivotal contributions in the field of ABA in research and clinical practice. Additionally, we provide recommendations for the science and clinical practice of behavioral intervention in the next 40 years.

• Publisher: Springer US,Springer,Springer Nature B.V
• Subject: Applied Behavior Analysis / Autism / Autism Spectrum Disorders / Behavior / Behavior Disorders / Behavior Modification / Behavior Problems / Behavior therapy / Behavioral Science and Psychology / Care and treatment / Child and School Psychology / Clinical medicine / Clinical research / Diagnosis / Evaluation / Exhibits / Forecasts and trends / Intelligence Quotient / Interpersonal Competence / Intervention / Language Skills / Neurosciences / Outcomes of Treatment / Parent Role / Pediatrics / Periodicals / Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Practice guidelines (Medicine) / Psychological Patterns / Psychology / Public Health / S:I Autism in Review: 1980-2020: 40 years after DSM-III / Social behavior / Social factors / Social interest / Spatial Ability / Student Placement