This online article provides advice for those implementing modern Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in an trauma-informed way. Emphasis placed on listening to and learning from the autistic person, establishing trust while engaging authentically and providing agency, empowering them to guide the treatment process.

Dr. Greg Hanley, PhD, BCBA-D, LABLA is the owner and founder of FTF Behavioral Consulting. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters primarily focused on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of problem behavior and sleep problems, teaching strategies for developing life skills, and empirically-derived values for practitioners.