ABA is controversial, with evidence of PTSD symptoms in Autistic children exposed to it. Psychotherapist Harriet Fraad and Substance Abuse Councillor Ikoi Hiroe are joined by a practitioner of Applied Behavior Analysis, to discuss its methods and many problems.

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References:

Applied Behavior Analysis: https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis

Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322239353_Evidence_of_increased_PTSD_symptoms_in_autistics_exposed_to_applied_behavior_analysis

"The pros, cons, and controversial aspects of ABA": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-barriers/201411/answers-beliefs-about-aba-0

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH and https://www.patreon.com/capitalismhitshome

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