ArticlePerspectives on behavior science2022
Applied Behavior Analysis in Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review.
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50 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 100 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence and risk factors of elopement behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Pooled it
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- Therapeutic potential of low-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in children with autism spectrum disorder: sensory and behavioral outcomes-a randomized trial.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Trial
- An interdisciplinary clinical framework for managing children with autism spectrum disorder in paediatric dentistry.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Review
- A Review of Behavior-Analytic Articles that Cite a Source of Misinformation about ABA.Behavior analysis in practice · 2026Review
- Exploring Knowledge and Sources of Information on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Among Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Parent-Mediated Interventions in Reducing Problem Behaviours Shown by Autistic Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Beyond the Outburst: Charting a New Frontier for Understanding and Treating Irritability in Autistic Adults.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2026Review
- Perceived Implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis Techniques Among Teachers of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatar.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Fully Virtual, Focused Applied Behavior Analysis Services: Acceptability and Feasibility Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- Ableism in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Dismantling Ableism in Practice with Autistic People.Behavior analysis in practice · 2026Review
- Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) as an early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder in clinical settings in Japan: A non-randomized controlled trial.PCN reports : psychiatry and clinical neurosciences · 2026Article
- A Multilevel Framework for Compassionate Care in ABA: Approaches to Cultivate a Nurturing System.Behavior analysis in practice · 2026Article
- Incorporating Evidence-Based Parenting Practices into Home-Based Behavioral Health: A PCIT-Informed Approach for Training Paraprofessionals.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Computer-assisted cognitive training in children with developmental disorders: a scoping review of available tools, clinical targets, and evidence gaps.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
- Integration of specialized residential interventions with community-based services for autistic adults with severe challenging behaviors: preliminary evidence from the Piedmont model.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Parental Knowledge, Acceptability, and Involvement in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Article
- Chinese caregivers' attitudes towards ABA-based interventions for their autistic children: a qualitative exploration.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2026Article
- Effectiveness and experiences of early intensive behavioral and naturalistic developmental behavior interventions for autism spectrum disorders: a mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2025Review
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Abstract
This manuscript provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of applied behavior analysis (ABA) on children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Seven online databases and identified systematic reviews were searched for published, peer-reviewed, English-language studies examining the impact of ABA on health outcomes. Measured outcomes were classified into eight categories: cognitive, language, social/communication, problem behavior, adaptive behavior, emotional, autism symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) outcomes. Improvements were observed across seven of the eight outcome measures. There were no included studies that measured subject QoL. Moreover, of 770 included study records, only 32 (4%) assessed ABA impact, had a comparison to a control or other intervention, and did not rely on mastery of specific skills to mark improvement. Results reinforce the need for large-scale prospective studies that compare ABA with other non-ABA interventions and include measurements of subject QoL to provide policy makers with valuable information on the impacts of ABA and other existing and emerging interventions. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40614-022-00338-x.
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