Advances in our understanding of behavioral intervention: 1980 to 2020 for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

JB Leaf, JH Cihon, JL Ferguson, CM Milne… - Journal of autism and …, 2021 - Springer
There are three branches of science of behavior analysis [ie, experimental analysis of
behavior, behavior analysis, and applied behavior analysis (ABA)]. ABA can be defined as a …

Applied behavior analysis is a science and, therefore, progressive

JB Leaf, R Leaf, J McEachin, M Taubman… - Journal of autism and …, 2016 - Springer
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a science and, therefore, involves progressive
approaches and outcomes. In this commentary we argue that the spirit and the method of …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term ABA therapy is abusive: A response to Gorycki, Ruppel, and Zane

G Shkedy, D Shkedy, AH Sandoval-Norton - Advances in …, 2021 - Springer
Objective In a recent response to a review of ABA literature, methodologies, and ethics, the
authors of the response attempted to negate the compilation of research presented. The …

An evaluation of a behaviorally based social skills group for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

JB Leaf, JA Leaf, C Milne, M Taubman… - Journal of Autism and …, 2017 - Springer
In this study we evaluated a social skills group which employed a progressive applied
behavior analysis model for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A …

Discrete trial training

DC Lerman, AL Valentino, LA LeBlanc - Early intervention for young …, 2016 - Springer
Abstract The Discrete Trial Training (DTT) approach to early intervention is highly effective
for remediating the social, communication, academic, and self-help difficulties that are …

Effects of adaptive prompts in virtual reality-based social skills training for children with autism

J Moon, F Ke - Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2024 - Springer
The purpose of this single-case experimental design (SCED) study is to investigate how
adaptive prompts in virtual reality (VR)-based social skills training affect the social skills …

A progressive approach to discrete trial teaching: Some current guidelines

JB Leaf, JH Cihon, R Leaf, J McEACHIN… - … Electronic Journal of …, 2016 - iejee.com
Discrete trial teaching (DTT) is one of the cornerstones of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
based interventions. Conventionally, DTT is commonly implemented within a prescribed …

Comparing the teaching interaction procedure to social stories: A replication study

A Kassardjian, JB Leaf, D Ravid, JA Leaf… - Journal of Autism and …, 2014 - Springer
This study compared the teaching interaction procedure to social stories implemented in a
group setting to teach social skills to three children diagnosed with autism spectrum …

Comparing error correction to errorless learning: A randomized clinical trial

JB Leaf, JH Cihon, JL Ferguson, CM Milne… - The Analysis of Verbal …, 2020 - Springer
Errorless learning and error correction procedures are commonly used when teaching tact
relations to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has …

Advantages and challenges of a home-and clinic-based model of behavioral intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder

JB Leaf, R Leaf, J McEachin, JH Cihon… - Journal of Autism and …, 2018 - Springer
Researchers have demonstrated that comprehensive behavioral intervention can result in
significant improvements in the lives of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder …