#137: ABA as A Science Of Love and Change with Dr. Shahla Alai-Rosales and Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe

Get ready for an inspiring episode. I chatted with Dr. Shahla Alai-Rosales and Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe, who co-authored the book Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams.

This comes from Dr. Alai-Rosales’ extensive professional career and over 4 years of experience in the field, as well as Peggy’s personal experience as an Autism mom. The book binds together responsive parenting into three parts: Learning, Loving, and Connecting.

We discuss a philosophy prominent in the book, ABA, as a science of love and change. Dr. Alai-Rosales explains the deep care and concern required to work with an individual when trying to change behavior. Being a provider, you must harmonize the process of change with your deep regard for human rights and the individual you’re responsible for.

For professionals, these two share some insight into how to cultivate genuine kindness and positivity that will impact your clients and their families. Remembering your why and purpose in the field and staying present in the moment can help ground you.

This is a great reminder that although this is work, our time is a precious gift to our clients and their families, and every conversation makes a difference.


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What’s Inside:

• Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams
• ABA as a science of love and change
• Harmonizing Change with regard for humanity
• How professionals can be more genuinely positive
• The importance in your why behind your work

Mentioned In This Episode:
Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: Between Now and Dreams
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