Senior Project Advisor
Brennan Gilbert
Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Spring 2025
Keywords
Autism, ABA, ASD, Children, Development
Abstract
ABA Therapy is the premier form of treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Despite the efficacy of ABA therapy, it has become an incredibly controversial form of treatment. This paper aims to understand the strengths and weaknesses of ABA therapy based on both personal experience and research, with the goal of understanding how ABA therapy can best adapt as a field.
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Lawler, Aidan and Gilbert, Brennan, "The Strengths and Weaknesses of ABA Therapy, and the Importance of Compassionate Care for Children with ASD" (2025). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 971.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/971
Type
Text
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Applied Behavior Analysis Commons, Child Psychology Commons, Developmental Psychology Commons