Deaf Applied Behavior Analysis
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Shifting Directions... Deaf ABA
Good evening! It's been... a hot minute. But hi, it's Jacqui Wunderlich from Signs of Communication LLC. You may have noticed less from me and there's a reason for that. Over the last year, I've become more and more disillusioned with the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. But in large part, that has to do with health insurance, the "autism industry", and the culture which revolves around those, often which is not accessible or inclusive of people like me. People often sought free labor or...
Still want to participate in November's Journal Club?
You can still participate in November's Journal Club on “Free-time as a reinforcer in the management of classroom behavior” via discussion board! You'll even earn a CEU for your efforts. Click here to get started. -Jacqui Signs of Communication, LLC
Is there any evidence for Deaf ABA?
Hi Reader! You may be wondering why the term “Deaf ABA” is used. After all, we don’t refer to “Russian ABA” or “American ABA” based on a person’s country of origin. However, it’s important to recognize that deaf and hard of hearing children are not simply “hearing children who cannot hear”. Deaf children experience the world in a fundamentally different way than their hearing peers. Their development, understanding of the world, ability to communicate, and support needs are all unique. Deaf...
Learn about linguistically and culturally specialized behavioral health services with the Deaf community!