25/07/2024
On the 27th of August at 7:30pm, we are thrilled to host Dr Aoife McTiernan and Dr Darren Bowring for an insightful discussion on their recent paper, “The Evolution of Values in the Science of Behaviour Analysis: A Discussion Paper,” published in the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support.
This pivotal paper serves as a bold call to action for our behaviour analytic communities, urging us to recognise that a ‘valueless’ science is directionless and vulnerable to hidden agendas. Dr McTiernan and Dr Bowring challenge us to reconnect with the emancipatory values that underpinned the inception of behaviour science.
Key topics include:
- Criticisms from neurodiversity advocates about ABA practices
- The evolution and impact of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- The importance of social validity and human rights informed practices
- Integrating humanist values into ABA practice and training
- System-wide interventions that enhance quality of life
This event is an unmissable opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts in the field to explore the future trajectory of behaviour analysis, guided by compassionate care, cultural humility, and proactive, function-based interventions.
About Our Speakers:
Dr Aoife McTiernan
Director of the MSc and PhD programmes in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and a Lecturer in Psychology. As a Chartered Psychologist and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D), Aoife has a wealth of experience in educational and disability services, delivering early and positive behaviour supports to children and adolescents with autism and intellectual disabilities. She is the current president of the European Association for Behaviour Analysis.
Dr Darren Bowring
Associate Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing for the Government of Jersey, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Warwick, and a Positive Behaviour Support Consultant with the British Institute of Learning Disabilities. Darren's expertise spans Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, SEBD, and Education services. He also serves as the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Positive Behaviour Support.
Thanks to the International Journal of Positive Behavioural Interventions for providing open access to this seminal paper.
🗓 Date: 27th August 2024
🕡 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/951306251607?aff=oddtdtcreator
Don't miss this chance to engage with leading experts and advance the humanist development of our science. See you there!
