Beyond the Task List: A Proposed Integration of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions to BCBA Training.
Ana D Dueñas, Sophia R D'Agostino, Alice Bravo, Elizabeth Horton, Allison Jobin, Giovanna L Salvatore, Diondra Straiton, Kelsie Tyson, Melanie Pellecchia
Author Information
Ana D Dueñas: Department of Special Education, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182 USA. ORCID
Sophia R D'Agostino: Utah State University, Logan, UT USA.
Alice Bravo: Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA USA.
Elizabeth Horton: Hope College, Holland, MI USA.
Allison Jobin: California State University, San Marcos and Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, San Marcos, CA USA.
Giovanna L Salvatore: Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ USA.
Diondra Straiton: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI USA.
Kelsie Tyson: University of Georgia, Athens, GA USA.
Melanie Pellecchia: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA.
Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) is firmly rooted in both the science of ABA as well as developmental science. Research indicates that many practicing board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) are unfamiliar with NDBI models and do not implement these approaches when working with young autistic children (Hampton and Sandbank (4), 875-888, 2022). In this article we align NDBI to the seven dimensions of ABA, describe their compatibility with the ABA service system, and urge community agencies and insurance funders to support NDBI use. Finally, we provide a roadmap for BCBAs who provide behavior analytic intervention to young autistic children and for Verified Course Sequence faculty to effectively align the 6th edition BCBA Test Content Outline with the principles and application of NDBI.
