Safe and Person-Centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Part 2 with Dr. Shelby Dorsey

16/10/2025 39 min Episodio 228
Safe and Person-Centered Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Part 2 with Dr. Shelby Dorsey

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Episode Synopsis

Discover what’s possible when you give room to grow.
Can Applied Behavior Analysis ever be done safely?
Dr. Shelby Dorsey –a BCBA, late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children– believes so. If you’d like to learn about a safe and personalized approach to autism services, stick around for part two of my conversation with Shelby.
Among other things, we discuss:

The harm that can arise from traditional ABA practices
What it means to be happy, relaxed and engaged when learning
How being autistic herself helps Shelby relate to her clients
Setting goals for her clients only when they’re an issue for themselves, not just for society
How to create safe and effective ABA interventions
The importance of welcoming new and diverse ideas
Resources for clinicians seeking to improve their practice

To learn more about Dr. Shelby Dorsey and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @drshelbydorsey.
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