Amanda Kelly on Dignity, Advocacy, and the Future of ABA
Description
What does it take to change a field from the inside out? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Amanda Kelly, better known as BehaviorBabe, to explore her journey from grassroots advocacy to influencing national autism policy.Amanda shares how she built a movement through free resources, tackled ethical challenges in ABA, and helped pass landmark legislation in two states—all while staying grounded in her purpose.
From social media backlash to the launch of a revolutionary residential campus, this is a masterclass in impact, integrity, and leadership.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Highlights from the Adult Services Panel
01:49 Launch of Unum Place Residential Campus
02:46 The Origin of “BehaviorBabe”
05:35 What Ethical ABA Looks Like Today
07:00 The Biggest Misconceptions in ABA
08:12 From Advocacy to Legislation
11:16 Challenges in Hawaii Advocacy Work
13:22 Social Media's Role in ABA and Advocacy
16:30 What Keeps Amanda Motivated & Grounded
18:11 Advice to Her Younger Self
20:16 Legacy and Long-Term Vision
21:37 Final Fun Question: What’s on Your Playlist?
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