Learning from the Czech Republic’s experiences with growing
applied behavior analysis services for children with autism

J 2023

Learning from the Czech Republic’s experiences with growing applied behavior analysis services for children with autism

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh and Karel PANČOCHA

Basic information

Original name

Learning from the Czech Republic’s experiences with growing applied behavior analysis services for children with autism

Authors

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh (840 United States of America, belonging to the institution) and Karel PANČOCHA (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

European Journal of Behavior Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2023, 1502-1149

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50302 Education, special

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14410/23:00130139

Organization unit

Faculty of Education

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2022.2164827

Keywords in English

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Applied Behavior Analysis; European Union; Dissemination; Certification; Licensure

Abstract

V originále

Prior to 2016 applied behavior analysis (ABA) was relatively unknown in the Czech Republic. However, the region’s ABA community has grown exponentially over the last six years. This growth may be attributed to the work of families and professionals linked to the region’s autistic community. This progress has not been without challenges. Along the way, there have been numerous vocal opponents across various fields. Despite pushback, the headstrong ABA community has managed to: establish ABA professional organizations, hold ABA conferences, train various professionals in ABA, and pass laws surrounding the profession and its practice. Through efforts such as holding free community-based workshops, creating ABA-centric continuing education trainings for other helping professions, recruiting local media coverage, collaborating with other organizations, presenting multiple exemplars of case studies using ABA-based methods across disciplines, and lobbying the government for change, ABA is on its way to becoming a more available option for supporting those with autism in the area. This paper shares the trials and tribulations of the region, hoping that the experiences and actionable points here can help move similar nations towards ABA dissemination and professional establishment.

Links

MUNI/A/1158/2022, interní kód MU

Name: Raná intenzivní behaviorální intervence u dětí s neurovývojovými poruchami

Investor: Masaryk University, Early intensive behavioral intervention in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Citovat

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh and Karel PANČOCHA. Learning from the Czech Republic’s experiences with growing applied behavior analysis services for children with autism. European Journal of Behavior Analysis. Taylor & Francis, 2023, vol. 24, 1-2, p. 154-169. ISSN 1502-1149. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2022.2164827.

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KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh and Karel PANČOCHA. Learning from the Czech Republic’s experiences with growing applied behavior analysis services for children with autism. \textit{European Journal of Behavior Analysis}. Taylor \&{} Francis, 2023, vol.~24, 1-2, p.~154-169. ISSN~1502-1149. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2022.2164827.

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