Affirming Neurodiversity within Applied Behavior Analysis

Recorded webinar · October 16, 2025 · Presented by Sneha Kohli Mathur

This live webinar offered 1 CEU to attendees at the time of the event.

About this webinar

Are you committed to advancing ABA in ways that affirm neurodiversity, center autistic voices, and uphold the highest ethical standards? Join Special Learning’s Journal Club—an engaging and collaborative forum for professionals who are passionate about evolving ABA into a more inclusive, compassionate, and socially just science.

In this month’s Journal Club, we will be exploring the article Affirming Neurodiversity within Applied Behavior Analysis by Sneha Kohli Mathur, Ellie Renz, and Jonathan Tarbox—a paper that critically addresses concerns raised by autistic advocates and provides practical guidance for integrating the neurodiversity paradigm into ABA research and practice.

About the presenter

Bio: Sneha considers herself an ally to the disAbility and Autism communities, and started Spectrum Success in order to support individuals on the autism spectrum, while educating neurotypicals on how to create a socially inclusive community. Sneha is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology, and a doctorate degree in Education and Disability Studies. What makes Sneha’s research, teaching, and consulting unique is her expertise in two very distinct areas, applied behavior analysis and disabilities studies. She is able to layout behaviorally supported practices within a caring social-model context. Sneha is a Faculty in the Psychology department of the University of Southern California (USC), where she teaches Master level courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, and undergraduate courses related to Autism and Neurodiversity. Sneha is also the Faculty Advisor to the Best Buddy Club at USC, in which USC students mentor autistic participants. She has been invited to speak all over the country, and recently published a book, Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults, which she co-authored with an Autistic Adult. Sneha has also worked with colleges to develop and implement autism support programs to maximize the success of college students with ASD. She works with both the students as well as faculty and staff, in order to maximize a positive college experience. Ultimately, Sneha's work centers on increasing the quality of life for individuals with Autism, and her future-focused approach allows her to help individuals build long-term success.

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