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Applied Behavioural Analysis to be banned in Goldecia for treating Neurodivergents
In news today the government have announced Goldecia will seek a ban on Applied Behavioural Analysis in Goldecie for Neurodivergent groups such as Autistics, people with sensory processing issues and ADHD. The government are seeking a ban following the "Report on used of Applied Behavioural Analysis 1594" that took in evidence from professional groups, parents , Autistics, Neurodivergent people and medical professionals. The technique has long been controversial in its use with opponents arguing that the technique and approach is the wrong one focusing on turning Neurodivergents into Neurotypicals rather than helping understand the cause of behaviours and fixing the issues people may have underlying such as sensory overload instead. Further criticisms brought up during the hearings on the practise are allegations and evidence that ABA has lead to PTSD further down the line and that professionals in the industry have been using aversion therapy to stop stimming that experts and Autistics say is essential to their wellbeing. There are concerns the therapy breaches human rights of the Neurodivergent population with it being compared to Gay Conversion Therapy in terms of how it treats those who are different which is currently banned under the law of Goldecia . Further criticism came that some practises could potentially be considered torture. The practise was criticised in the report on the balance of evidence which included input from ABA supporting groups.
The report did note the apparent scientific evidence but suggested this may miss the mark when it comes to long term effectiveness since most studies were short term or did not study the negative effects. They suggested the measurability may be a reason it is so widespread despite criticism from the community it is supposed to help. The minister of health Harris Savoy released the following statement:"We as a government after considering balance of evidence consulting with professionals and the Autistic majority Positive about Autism and other Autistic groups as well as groups for other Neurodivergent groups have come to the conclusion that ABA is a net negative benefit on society. We believe that evidence supports that there are more downsides than upsides and there are far more cost effective therapies with better results than ABA. We also believe this breaches human rights of the individuals. For these reasons we will move forward with our plans to update the Neurodiversity Act in order to ban ABA use on Autistics and the Neurodivergent population of Goldecia. We will be using the whip system to encourage a vote in favour of the ban and would love to work with other parties to do the same." The ban is expected to be supported by the Party of Social Democrats and Liberals though NGP have expressed opposition. The NGP said in a statement " We cannot support the ban on this therapy that helps so many sick people. Autism is an illness that needs treating and fixing and we will support therapies that do this."
Positive about Autism has released a statement praising the government. PAA said in a statement " We are happy the government are moving forward on this critical issues and supporting Autistics right to be Autistic and act Autistic. We will continue our work with all parties , MP's and Lords willing to work with us in order to pass this vital bill against ABA recognising it as a breach of human rights like Gay Conversion Therapy. We very much hope Goldecia will be a model for the world to follow."THe government are also reportedly planning to make it illegal for parents to refuse vaccinations for their children unless they have doctors providing a valid medical reason to protect public health.
In news today the government have announced Goldecia will seek a ban on Applied Behavioural Analysis in Goldecie for Neurodivergent groups such as Autistics, people with sensory processing issues and ADHD. The government are seeking a ban following the "Report on used of Applied Behavioural Analysis 1594" that took in evidence from professional groups, parents , Autistics, Neurodivergent people and medical professionals. The technique has long been controversial in its use with opponents arguing that the technique and approach is the wrong one focusing on turning Neurodivergents into Neurotypicals rather than helping understand the cause of behaviours and fixing the issues people may have underlying such as sensory overload instead. Further criticisms brought up during the hearings on the practise are allegations and evidence that ABA has lead to PTSD further down the line and that professionals in the industry have been using aversion therapy to stop stimming that experts and Autistics say is essential to their wellbeing. There are concerns the therapy breaches human rights of the Neurodivergent population with it being compared to Gay Conversion Therapy in terms of how it treats those who are different which is currently banned under the law of Goldecia . Further criticism came that some practises could potentially be considered torture. The practise was criticised in the report on the balance of evidence which included input from ABA supporting groups.
The report did note the apparent scientific evidence but suggested this may miss the mark when it comes to long term effectiveness since most studies were short term or did not study the negative effects. They suggested the measurability may be a reason it is so widespread despite criticism from the community it is supposed to help. The minister of health Harris Savoy released the following statement:"We as a government after considering balance of evidence consulting with professionals and the Autistic majority Positive about Autism and other Autistic groups as well as groups for other Neurodivergent groups have come to the conclusion that ABA is a net negative benefit on society. We believe that evidence supports that there are more downsides than upsides and there are far more cost effective therapies with better results than ABA. We also believe this breaches human rights of the individuals. For these reasons we will move forward with our plans to update the Neurodiversity Act in order to ban ABA use on Autistics and the Neurodivergent population of Goldecia. We will be using the whip system to encourage a vote in favour of the ban and would love to work with other parties to do the same." The ban is expected to be supported by the Party of Social Democrats and Liberals though NGP have expressed opposition. The NGP said in a statement " We cannot support the ban on this therapy that helps so many sick people. Autism is an illness that needs treating and fixing and we will support therapies that do this."
Positive about Autism has released a statement praising the government. PAA said in a statement " We are happy the government are moving forward on this critical issues and supporting Autistics right to be Autistic and act Autistic. We will continue our work with all parties , MP's and Lords willing to work with us in order to pass this vital bill against ABA recognising it as a breach of human rights like Gay Conversion Therapy. We very much hope Goldecia will be a model for the world to follow."THe government are also reportedly planning to make it illegal for parents to refuse vaccinations for their children unless they have doctors providing a valid medical reason to protect public health.
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