Show Notes

Discover what’s possible when you give room to grow.


Can Applied Behavior Analysis ever be done safely?


Dr. Shelby Dorsey –a BCBA, late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children– believes so. If you’d like to learn about a safe and personalized approach to autism services, stick around for part two of my conversation with Shelby.


Among other things, we discuss:



  • The harm that can arise from traditional ABA practices

  • What it means to be happy, relaxed and engaged when learning

  • How being autistic herself helps Shelby relate to her clients

  • Setting goals for her clients only when they’re an issue for themselves, not just for society

  • How to create safe and effective ABA interventions

  • The importance of welcoming new and diverse ideas

  • Resources for clinicians seeking to improve their practice


To learn more about Dr. Shelby Dorsey and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @drshelbydorsey.


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