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Journal article
A Pilot Study in Changing Self-Reported Assent Practices in ABA via an Asynchronous Continuing Education Unit
Behavior and social issues, Vol.34(1), pp.47-52
06/2025
Web of Science ID: WOS:001457044300001
Abstract
The field of applied behavior analysis has faced criticism from autistic advocacy groups. In response, ABA has had more of a focus on assent and assent-based procedures. There is extremely limited research on assent and the knowledge and behaviors of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) regarding assent procedures. This pilot study compared the self-reported behaviors of 1,354 BCBAs before experiencing asynchronous continuing education focused on dignity and assent with the self-reported behaviors of BCBAs directly after the continuous education experience. Results indicated that participating in an asynchronous online continuing education unit on assent practices led to statistically significant increases in self-reported assent scores, ableism reflection scores, client dignity scores, and total scores.
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- Title
- A Pilot Study in Changing Self-Reported Assent Practices in ABA via an Asynchronous Continuing Education Unit
- Publication Details
- Behavior and social issues, Vol.34(1), pp.47-52
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 6
- Copyright
- © 2025, Association for Behavior Analysis International
- Identifiers
- WOS:001457044300001; 99381464021706600
- Academic Unit
- Center for Behavior Analysis; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; Health Sciences and Administration
- Language
- English