No ABA is better than bad ABA

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BlankI think that the point you have made is a very valid one. I think that the

way that you can help remedy this problem is to do the kind of things that you

are doing right now. Bring up these issues as parents and let other parents

know the importance of getting the best therapy and not just getting the therapy

done at any cost. Some other ways to insure good service is to look into a

person's background. Look at where they received their education. You can find

out if they received their degree in an institution that teaches ABA by looking

at the department and the courses required on the internet. Another thing to

look at is do they have a license in Psychology. With a license they are more

responsible for their actions and remember that ABA is a field of psychology.

Then tell other parents that it is important to look at these things. It is

important to consult with a professional that has knowledge and experience even

if the rest of your team is less educated.

I appreciate your message and support you in spreading the word about good ABA

because when ABA is done poorly not only does it hurt the child that receives

the therapy but it hurts our field in general. This is how ABA gets a bad name.

When people hear bad things about ABA then they will look for alternative

treatments and those treatments may not be the most effective ones available.

Krista Kennedy