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Module 2: What is EBP?


To put it simply, “Evidence-based practice means that clinicians are using procedures that have been studied carefully and those results have been reviewed and published.” - Jeri A. Logemann

More specifically, some people define EBP as consisting of 3 or 4 of these components:

  • Best available evidence (research findings).
  • Professional judgment/data-based clinical decision making.
  • Values and preferences of families (and the students with ASD themselves).
  • Capacity to accurately implement autism interventions.

References:

National Autism Center's National Standards Project Video

Sackett et al (2000), as cited in a presentation by Dr. Ronnie Detrich at the 2012 conference of the Association for Positive Behavior Supports.

"What is Evidence-Based Practice and Why Should We Care?" by Jeri A. Logemann

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