KevinMD November 7, 2025
For decades, I practiced developmental-behavioral pediatrics with a focus on coordinated care, measurable goals, and clinical accountability. I believed that if we could define a child’s needs clearly and track progress with integrity, we could build systems that honored both science and dignity.
But I now realize I missed something critical.
After reviewing the #BanABA initiative and speaking with Dr. Henny Kupferstein, I’ve come to understand the full scope of harm linked to applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. This isn’t just about outdated methods or billing irregularities. It’s about documented patterns of physical and psychological trauma, especially among nonspeaking autistic individuals and those who rely on AAC. It’s about a system that too often prioritizes compliance over communication, normalization over...
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