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<p>We examined attendee perspectives following an online panel featuring Autistic self-advocates discussing their perspectives of and experiences with applied behavior analysis. We analyzed survey responses from 227 attendees. Our sample included 213 professionals (including BCBAs and non-behavioral professionals), 22 caregivers of Autistic people (some of whom were also professionals and/or Autistic), and four Autistic people (some of whom were also caregivers and/or professionals). Participants indicated positive perceptions of the event: most respondents rated the panel format (89%), content quality (85%), and value to practice (87%) as “excellent” or “very good,” while 83% indicated that behavior analysts should apply the information shared “a great deal” in their practice. A thematic analysis of the qualitative data from open-ended responses yielded three key themes: (1) listening to diverse perspectives and lived experiences of autistic people, (2) emphasizing person-centered collaborative approaches, and (3) working toward continued improvement and reparation. These findings highlight the value of engaging Autistic voices in behavior-analytic discourse to foster individualized, collaborative, and responsive practices that respect neurodiversity.</p>

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Community Insights on Autistic Self-Advocates’ Perspectives and Experiences Regarding ABA

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月17日

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  • Priscilla Burnham Riosa,
  • Taylor Robertson,
  • Albert Malkin,
  • Laura Mullins,
  • Kendra Thomson,
  • Paige Layle,
  • Nicole Neil,
  • Gabrielle T. Lee

摘要

We examined attendee perspectives following an online panel featuring Autistic self-advocates discussing their perspectives of and experiences with applied behavior analysis. We analyzed survey responses from 227 attendees. Our sample included 213 professionals (including BCBAs and non-behavioral professionals), 22 caregivers of Autistic people (some of whom were also professionals and/or Autistic), and four Autistic people (some of whom were also caregivers and/or professionals). Participants indicated positive perceptions of the event: most respondents rated the panel format (89%), content quality (85%), and value to practice (87%) as “excellent” or “very good,” while 83% indicated that behavior analysts should apply the information shared “a great deal” in their practice. A thematic analysis of the qualitative data from open-ended responses yielded three key themes: (1) listening to diverse perspectives and lived experiences of autistic people, (2) emphasizing person-centered collaborative approaches, and (3) working toward continued improvement and reparation. These findings highlight the value of engaging Autistic voices in behavior-analytic discourse to foster individualized, collaborative, and responsive practices that respect neurodiversity.