Some people get upset with Malott or others who seem to say that there's no underlying psychological condition that's responsible for autistic behaviors. I don't think he really explains his position as well as I wish he would. Or maybe it's that I don't think he explains my position.
Whether we're talking about autism or anything else that manifests in the form of abnormal or undesirable behaviors, the 1st approach should always be to try changing the behavior. Very often that will work, and if it does, then there's no need for medication, surgery, or other expensive, invasive methods. Behavioral therapies are the most natural, least expensive, and very often the most effective. For many reasons this should be the 1st approach that's tried.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
He has autistic behaviors ...
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Principles of Behavior: Ch. 03
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I teach courses in the principles and applications of Behavior Analysis, the science and technology of behavior, which is different from other approaches in psychology in that it takes behavior as a subject matter in its own right, rather than as a tool for studying something else, such as the mind. The main purpose of this blog is to be a supplementary means of communication with students who are taking my courses.
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I agree that behavior techniques should be tried before medication but often times along with the behavioral modifications and techniques medication is needed.
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