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Summary:

Ever feel like “good ABA” and “natural, joyful learning” are in two different worlds? This episode bridges that gap by unpacking Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) in plain language—what they are, why they matter, and how they fit with the science you already use.

You’ll hear how play, shared control, and real-life routines can still be deeply behavioral and data-driven, and you’ll get concrete ideas for shifting sessions away from rigid table time without losing structure. If you’ve been wondering how to make your ABA more developmental, more relational, and more sustainable for kids and families, this episode is your roadmap.

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Vivanti, G., & Stahmer, A. (2020). Can the Early Start Denver Model be considered ABA practice? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 267–276.

Frost, K. M., Brian, J., Gengoux, G. W., Hardan, A. Y., Ingersoll, B., Kasari, C., et al. (2020). Identifying and measuring the common elements of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions for autism: The NDBI-Fi. Autism, 24(8), 2285–2297.

Ingersoll, B., & Wainer, A. (2013). Initial efficacy of Project ImPACT: A parent-mediated social communication intervention for young children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 43(12), 2943–2952.

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