Publisher's Synopsis
The use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) has become a widely used form of therapy for autistic children without its theories and methods being well understood. This critical analysis of the theories and research on which ABA has bases its claim to being an evidence-based treatment is a must-read for everyone who has a stake in the lives of autistic individuals. It reviews the literature which shows that ABA is not based on scientific research, and that practitioners of ABA are not required to be trained in child psychology, pediatrics, child development, education, family therapy, language development, or scientific research.
