Addressing Pseudoscientific Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis
Angela Capuano & Kim Killu
Pseudoscientific practices are commonly used and promoted in the field of developmental disabilities. Behavior analysts should anticipate encountering such treatments in practice and understand their ethical obligations with regard to these practices. This presentation will present a model to prepare behavior analysts for how to address situations in which clients may ask them to use pseudoscientific practices, as well as reviewing resources for ethical guidance and evidence-based practices.
Presented at the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference
Angela Capuano is a licensed clinical psychologist and BCBA-D who teaches in the undergraduate and graduate Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She also practices and sees children, families, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other mental health disorders.
Dr. Kim Killu is a professor in the special education and applied behavior analysis programs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She has worked with all categories of exceptionality as a psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
