If you spend enough time in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you will inevitably encounter a new phrase describing how ABA should be practiced. “Person-centered ABA.” "Compassionate ABA.”“Assent-based ABA.”“Trauma-informed ABA.”“Progressive ABA.”“Contemporary ABA.” Many of these terms reflect important conversations within our field. They encourage practitioners to listen more carefully, respect autonomy, consider lived experiences, prioritize quality of life, an

According to much recent research, individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) face a greater risk than neurotypical people of experiencing adverse reactions to adverse events. There are a number of reasons for this, not the least of which is the general deficit in adaptive living skills that make this population more reliant on others for protection and care. Due to this need for care, this population is exposed to many caregivers which increases risk