Correction: Behavior Analysts' Use of Treatments for Individuals with Autism: Trends within the Field.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1007/s40617-023-00776-2.].

A qualitative analysis of expert interviews on safety and risk.

Safety is a significant clinical challenge in settings serving adults with developmental disabilities. Few resources exist to guide clinical teams in this realm; this study explored safety elements through interviews with experts in critical areas of safety management. The present study aimed to gather knowledge and insights regarding assessing risk among individuals with disabilities.

Behavior Analysts' Use of Treatments for Individuals with Autism: Trends within the Field.

Previous surveys revealed the majority of certified behavior analysts reported using applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a treatment for individuals on the autism spectrum. However, some certificants have also reported using treatments without evidence (Schreck et al. , (4), 355-376, 2016; Schreck & Mazur - , (3), 201-212, 2008).

Impact of a Training Package to Improve the Effectiveness of Descriptive Assessment Data.

Identifying the maintaining contingencies of problem behavior can lead to effective treatment that reduces the occurrence of problem behavior and increases the potential for the occurrence of alternative behaviors. Many studies use descriptive assessments, but results vary in effectiveness and validity. Comparative research further supports the superior utility of analog functional analyses over descriptive assessments, but clinicians continue to report the consistent use of descriptive assessments in practice.

Ethical Considerations of Behavioral Feeding Interventions.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often display repetitive and restrictive patterns of behavior, which can be seen in food selectivity and other feeding problems. Feeding problems in children with ASD not only lead to medical complications for the child but also can lead to increased caregiver stress. In order for behavior analysts to ensure adherence to the , many factors need to be addressed prior to and during feeding assessments and interventions.

The Effects of a Procedure to Decrease Motor Stereotypy on Social Interactions in a Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Repetitive and stereotypic motor movements and vocal behavior are among the diagnostic characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, [5th ed.]. Washington, DC: Author).

Initiatives to Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within a Higher Education ABA Department.

Recent events have highlighted the need for behavior analysis to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in service provision and in higher education. There has been a call to action issued, noting the need for cultural humility and cultural responsiveness. An opportunity exists within training programs to ensure that students of behavior analysis are instructed in ways that promote cultural responsiveness and that equip them to serve diverse populations.

The effects of response interruption and redirection and sertraline on vocal stereotypy.

Although response interruption and redirection (RIRD) has been shown to be successful in reducing vocal stereotypy, recent reports have suggested that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also reduce these behaviors. The purpose of the current investigation was to examine the effects of RIRD with and without sertraline on automatically maintained vocal stereotypy of a 4-year-old boy with autism. Results suggested that vocal stereotypy decreased when RIRD was implemented and that sertraline did not affect the participant's vocal stereotypy.