Dr. Tay shares a mini-episode where she dives into the complexities and controversies surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in the autism field. She presents a balanced perspective on ABA, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and considering the diverse needs and privileges of families. Dr. Tay also highlights different neurodiversity affirming modalities under the ABA umbrella, upcoming podcast guests, and her own experiences, urging the need for more nuanced conversations in the field.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Update
00:52 Welcome to the Parenting Space
01:05 Diving into ABA Therapy
01:22 Controversies and Perspectives on ABA
01:41 Upcoming Podcast Guests and Topics
04:55 Informed Decision-Making for Families
05:42 Advocating for Neurodiversity Affirming Practices
07:06 Changing the Field from the Inside Out
08:55 Accessibility Issues in Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
09:18 Challenges in Child Care for Working Parents
10:02 Intersectionality and Racial Perspectives in ABA
11:05 Safety and Compliance for Non-White Children
12:08 Balancing Family Needs and Therapy Approaches
12:43 Open Dialogue and Future Conversations
13:34 Supporting Families Through Free Resources and Memberships
14:47 Encouraging Informed Consent and Advocacy
15:37 Conclusion and Future Episodes
RESOURCES
⚡️ listen to episodes 26, 59, and 128, which further discuss ABA and varying approaches. and check out the Making the Shift episode on ABA that inspired this episode!
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