Empower, Advocate, Transform: Disrupting Norms and Reimagining the Field Paperback – June 12, 2025

A practical guide for BCBAs® seeking to align their practice with evolving values of compassion, autonomy, and ethical care.ABA is at a pivotal moment.Public trust is eroding. Outdated practices are being challenged. Many practitioners find themselves questioning how to honor both scientific integrity and the lived experiences of the clients they serve.For BCBAs® who feel this tension—and who want to thoughtfully contribute to a more human-centered future—Empower, Advocate, Transform offers practical tools and a path forward.Developed through the collaboration of experienced BCBAs® and clinicians working with Master ABA, this resource is designed to support reflection, dialogue, and actionable change.Inside, you’ll find guidance and strategies to help you:Empower clients, families, and teams through person-centered and assent-based approachesAdvocate for trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive practicesTransform supervisory relationships, team culture, and field-wide systems with greater integrity and careWhether you are refining your current approach or exploring new possibilities for your role within the field, this book provides a framework to help you navigate the complex realities of modern ABA practice.You are not alone in wanting to do this work differently.And there is room for your voice—and your values—in shaping what comes next. Read more