The science of ABA is solidly supported by generations of research, but in recent years the clinical approach has been criticized from within and without. In this panel discussion, the discussants identify behavior analytic concepts that emphasize the importance of compassionate care as we apply our science. From Skinner’s early writings on the use of behavior analysis to create a kinder world, to Acceptance and Commitment Training practitioners’ application of behavioral principles to complex private events in order to alleviate human suffering, behavior analysis has many examples of ways it can and should be applied in a humane and caring way.

 

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