Applied Behavior Analysis: Dispelling Associated Myths. (May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Demchak, MaryAnn; Sutter, Chevonne; Grumstrup, Brianna; Forsyth, Andrea; Grattan, Jill; Molina, Leslie; Fields, C. J.
• Is Part Of: Intervention in school and clinic. Volume 55:Number 5(2020:May)
• Page Start: 307
• Page End: 312
• Publication Date: 2020-05
• Subjects: applied behavior analysis -- behavioral strategies; Learning disabled children -- Education -- Periodicals; Problem children -- Education -- Periodicals; Behavior disorders in children -- Periodicals; Special education -- Periodicals; 371.9
• DOI: 10.1177/1053451219881725
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1053-4512

Abstract

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a widely studied and often used approach to working with human behavior. However, there are numerous myths surrounding what ABA is, who is it for, and how it is implemented. The purpose of this article is to identify, explain origins of, and dispel seven common myths about ABA.