Is there ABA therapy?
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Depictions of applied behavior analysis therapy, which can be controversial and potentially harmful.
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TV Show • 2020 Report
Yes
31
No
9
11
bedwin
While it's not referred to as ABA, one of the main characters who is neurodivergent was being sent to a "think inside the box" camp which has a similar premise before running away. It's mentioned throughout season 1 but only talked about in detail in season 1 episode 1. It's mentioned again in season 2 episode 10 by people who went to the camp, though not in detail.
Movie • 2021 Report
Yes
16
No
8
3
jdpamv
Violence is used to suppress autistic traits so in that regard there is ABA therapy. ABA is abusive regardless of what the code says, and “abuse to suppress autism” is probably what this category is for anyways.
TV Show • 1989 Report
Yes
9
No
3
2
SiRenfield
S8
E8
Sort of but it’s kind of weird as said therapy involves spanking. Although admittedly the child in question is not autistic (and also it’s clearly a jab at this kind of thing), it’s treatment for anger management issues but still abusive therapy either way
Book • 2023 Report
Yes
8
No
0
3
ScherzoSeven
Not exactly because this is a historical novel, but Silas' tutors were paid to "train" his autistic traits out of him. This was very traumatic for Silas.
Movie • 2002 Report
Yes
8
No
1
Movie • 2011 Report
Yes
7
No
2
6
SiRenfield
It’s a blink or miss it moment but autism is listed among the “brain disorders” that the drug could…”cure”
TV Show • 2010 Report
Yes
7
No
3
0
NC98
S2
E2
Mona is sent to a mental institution following the - A reveal from here on until somewhere the middle of S3
TV Show • 2007 Report
Yes
7
No
2
6
In an episode where Phineas and Ferb are finally busted, they're sent to a military camp. A scene show them getting repeatedly hosed until they no longer have creative urges. The scene portrays the action in a negative manner. It turns out to be not real.
TV Show • 2017 Report
Yes
6
No
2
Movie • 1999 Report
Yes
4
No
3
TV Show • 2005 Report
Yes
3
No
2
6
jdpamv
No ABA is shown but IIRC there’s an Autism Speaks poster in some episodes and talk of “curing Autism.” This might have been a different hospital show so correct me if I’m wrong.
Movie • 2001 Report
Yes
3
No
2
Video Game Report
Yes
3
No
0
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
3
No
0
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
2
No
0
1
xoctk
not displayed, only discussed
TV Show • 2010 Report
Yes
2
No
0
Movie • 2023 Report
Yes
2
No
1
Book • 1999 Report
Yes
2
No
0
Blog • 2014 Report
Yes
2
No
0
Movie • 2022 Report
Yes
2
No
0
TV Show • 2022 Report
Yes
2
No
0
Book • 2024 Report
Yes
1
No
0
0
ABA therapy is discussed but the author never experienced that herself
Movie Report
Yes
1
No
0
0
FlauRi
whatever happens with the udm resembles aba
Book • 2014 Report
Yes
1
No
0
1
PixelSys
in a story one character tells. the therapy is not discussed in any detail.
TV Show • 2020 Report
Yes
1
No
0
3
TheCassandraComplex
Not shown in detail but implied. There’s a neurodivergent character and she talks about her childhood, how she was subjected to testing and “behaviorists” and how her parents hoped “the white coats” would “cure” her of her idiosyncrasies. She isn’t explicitly labeled autistic but is heavily autistic-coded.
Book • 2024 Report
Yes
1
No
0
1
Mention that one interviewee went through this
Movie • 2005 Report
Yes
1
No
0
Movie Report
Yes
1
No
0
TV Show • 2002 Report
Yes
1
No
0
Movie • 2021 Report
Yes
1
No
0