In this episode of The Behavioral View, Dr. Charna Mintz, Chief Clinical Officer for Action Behavior Centers and Past President of APBA, joins the panel for an honest look at assent-based practices. We travel through regrets of the past, the frustrations and excitement of current practices, and the hopes for a future in which research, training, and practice strike the balance inherently required by humane science. 

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Show Notes

References

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2022, March). Introducing the 2027 BCBA and BCaBA Certification Requirements. BACB Newsletter.  Littleton CO: Author. 

Fabrizio, M.A. (n.d.). Voting with their feet: The role of assent in behavior analytic interventions for children with Autism. Presentation available online: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/11716205/voting-with-their-feet-the-role-of-assent-in-behavior-analytic-

Lerman, D. C,; Iwata, B.A., & Wallace, M.D.(1999). Side effects of extinction: Prevalence of bursting and aggression during the treatment of self-injurious behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32(1), 1-8.

Resources

Dan Housepian’s Right Way Leadership: http://www.thearcofil.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Dan-Housepian-Brochure1.pdf

Greg Hanley’s Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Baesd Treatment:

https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/

Steve Ward’s Inventory of Good Learner Repertoires and Resources:

https://wholechildconsulting.com/

Talk to Dr. Mintz about data sharing on assent-based practices: [email protected]

Access Dr. Van Etten’s assessment courses: https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/assessment-mentoring-cohort?query=cohort