When it comes to supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, particularly with autism, it’s important to work hard to find the right path. A common therapy that many families and individuals utilize, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can be a very helpful tool in ensuring safety and success in community spaces.
However, is it the only choice to help someone with IDD use their voice and be their authentic selves in the world?
In this episode, Sarah Grazier, Executive Director of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, joins THINK+change to discuss the importance of community integration and how we can support individuals with IDD in a variety of ways!
Discussed in this episode
- Overview of ABA;
- Common concerns around ABA;
- Creating acceptance in community spaces;
- Alternative strategies to ABA; and
- Creating success in home and community-based settings.
Sarah Grazier: Executive Director of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council
Timestamps:
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- 00:30 – What does “ABA” mean?
- 01:45 – About the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council and Sarah Grazier
- 03:45 – The role of ABA
- 05:40 – Common concerns around ABA
- 08:40 – Creating acceptance in social spaces
- 10:45 – Alternative strategies to ABA
- 17:00 – The benefits of community integration
- 19:50 – Summary of supports to help success in community
This work is made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, The Limbaugh Law Firm, Aftersight, and The Arc of Aurora.
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