It's Not Just In Your Head

#102: The problems with Applied Behavior Analysis

Aug 24, 2022

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I'd Better Not Flap My Hands if I Ever Want to Be Less Lonely

01:44

I'll Put That in the Show Notes

01:42

The Consent Aspect of Avia, Right?

01:35

Introduction

2min

What Is Social Avoidance?

2min

The Sensory Disabilities in Learning

2min

Is There a Detractors to the B F Skinner Thing?

2min

Ike, Stick a Pin and Be F Skinner

3min

Does the Candy Bar Count More for Artistic Children Than the Approval and the Belief in Someone?

1min

I Wan, It Depends, Again, a Learnery

2min

What's the Difference Between Socialization and Enforcing Others?

2min

How Do You Deal With Expectations?

3min

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Is There Such a Thing as Separation Therapy for Parents?

2min

11.

Is There a Social Program to Help Otism?

4min

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How to Deal With Autism in a Civilized Kind Way?

2min

13.

A B a and Post Traumatic Stress Symptoms?

2min

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The Most Extreme Behavior Isn't Harmful, Right?

2min

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A, B, C, A, Antecedent Behavior Consequence?

2min

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Is There a Consequence of a Behavior?

2min

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Is There a Sense of Disapproval?

2min

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I'd Better Not Flap My Hands if I Ever Want to Be Less Lonely

2min

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Is It Different From Artistic People?

2min

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Am a B Is a Tool, Right?

2min

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I'll Put That in the Show Notes

2min

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Is It a Dramatized Person or an Artistic Person?

3min

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Is There a Breakdown in Communication?

2min

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The Consent Aspect of Avia, Right?

2min

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Ikei You Make Kids Work for Rewards, You Non?

3min

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Is There a Way to Tell if Someone's Artistic?

2min

27.

Is There a Relationship Between Having Money and Having a Job?

2min

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Applied Behavior Ol Therapy

2min

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A B a Therapy Program Can Help Increase Language and Communication Scales

2min

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Is There a Difference Between a Drug Addiction and a Punitive Treatment?

2min

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Are They Safe? Or Are They Happy?

2min

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How to Desensitize a Child to Brushing Teeth

3min

ABA is controversial, with evidence of PTSD symptoms in Autistic children exposed to it. Psychotherapist Harriet Fraad and Substance Abuse Councillor Ikoi Hiroe are joined by a practitioner of Applied Behavior Analysis, to discuss its methods and many problems.

References:

Applied Behavior Analysis: https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis

Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322239353_Evidence_of_increased_PTSD_symptoms_in_autistics_exposed_to_applied_behavior_analysis

"The pros, cons, and controversial aspects of ABA": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/breaking-barriers/201411/answers-beliefs-about-aba-0

Email us with feedback, questions, suggestions at itsnotjustinyourhead@gmail.com.

Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

ATTENTION! This is a Boring Dystopia/Obligatory 'don't sue us' message: This podcast provides numerous different perspectives and criticisms of the mental health space, however, it should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your medical professional with regards to any health decisions or management.

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