# Therapy & Clinical Services — Common ABA Criticisms Addressed

- **"You feed M&M's to kids all day"** - Edible reinforcers are a last resort. They do not give intrinsic motivation. Question your BCBA if they use edibles too frequently. — *[Nichole Sagar, Nov 2023](/sessions/20231119_Nichole_Sagar_ABA/notes.md)*

- **"ABA just turns people into robots"** - Robotic behavior patterns result from not fading reinforcements and generalizing skills appropriately. Good clinics balance compliance and self advocacy. — *[Nichole Sagar, Nov 2023](/sessions/20231119_Nichole_Sagar_ABA/notes.md)*

- **"ABA gives kids whatever they want"** - First 2 weeks an RBT "pairs" with patient through play. This builds trust for effective therapy. — *[Nichole Sagar, Nov 2023](/sessions/20231119_Nichole_Sagar_ABA/notes.md)*

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