Early Intervention: ABA Therapy

<p>CONTENT WARNING: During this episode the topic of "conversion therapy" comes up, in relation to LGBTQIA+ people and their mistreatment. We send our love to those who are not able to engage in this content at this time, and encourage you to reach out to Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 if you are in Australia (or your country's equivalent service).</p> <p><br></p> <p>One of the more controversial topics of conversation in the neurodiverse space, this episode dives into the opposing arguments both for and against early interventions, specifically ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Initially delivered live on Facebook, Sammy and Patricia discuss the pros and cons of ABA - and just whose pros and cons they may be. With our signature tangents into the education institution, this episode will hopefully get you thinking about where our social "rules" and "norms" come from and whether you continue to choose to prescribe to them or not.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you'd like to read further into the article Patricia mentions in this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nurturing-our-neurodiverse-creative-thinkers-future-prof-amanda-kirby/">click here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>.</p> <p>Join Sammy Anne (Map the Maze) and Patricia Falcetta (Social Living Solutions) as they discuss Nurturing Neurodiversity; all the ways we can create a truly inclusive society.</p> <p>Our passion lies in supporting whole families to navigate the challenges and revel in the joys of their neurodiverse children. A big part of this support entails advocating for changes within our systems and society, to ensure our children grow up knowing and loving who they are. No matter our ability, race, gender, sexuality, beliefs – we all deserve to be loved and appreciated.</p> <p>We aim to educate, connect and inspire. We do this by sharing with you our stories, experiences and relevant research, along with neurodiverse voices through interviews and quotes with permission. We open dialogue on what we can all do to create positive soci