ABA links and resources that give answers to FAQs

What is ABA, and what are its roots?

Unstrange mind - "ABA" - overview and explanation with illustrative stories

Autistic self advocates against aba - "problematic and traumatic: why nobody needs aba" - includes many references to statistical data and research on the subject

"screams, slaps, and love" - a photo essay of the original lovaas aba sessions (content warning for graphic images and ableist descriptions)

Is ABA backed up by scientific evidence? Is it ethical?

"how much compliance is too much compliance?" - journal article published in cogent psychology which reviews existing research on aba

United states government research, released in 2019, showing that aba therapy doesn't work

"the misbehavior of behaviorists: ethical challenges to the autism-aba industry" by michelle dawson

Personal experiences with ABA

"Personal stories from those formerly enrolled in aba"

"Tackling that troublesome issue of aba and ethics" - by adrienne zurcher-long, mother of emma zurcher-long (an autistic self advocate)

"why we quit aba" - by teaching unicorn, the mother of an autistic daughter

This is not an exhaustive list of resources, and there are many more I could include. I will probably add more to this post as time goes on. But for now, this is what I've gathered. If you are a current ABA therapist, the parent of a child going through ABA therapy, know that this is a space where you are encouraged to learn and grow. We know you have good intentions, and we encourage you to listen to autistic people to provide the best care you can for autistic children. If you are an autistic person who has experienced ABA yourself, know that we value you and appreciate your presence in the world. 

If anyone has suggestions for articles or resources I should add, please comment on this post.

- Eden