TBT | 13. Autism Services in the Czech Republic, with Katerina Cizkova

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This conversation with Katerina Cizkova was originally released on June 11, 2020. Since this recording, Katerina co-founded a therapy center for children with neurodevelopmental disorders in her community. Two years later, she decided to work in a different sphere, but she still collaborates with the therapists occasionally on a supervision level. 

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Discover what’s possible when someone fosters motivation by encouraging autonomy. 

Today’s guest is Katerina Cizkova. Katerina is a psychologist and a previous Clinical Director at ABA Centrum, an autism center in Prague, Czech Republic. 

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The types of services available for individuals with autism in the Czech Republic
• The potential harm of implementing interventions that are not evidence-based
• Some of the ethical considerations to review when designing programs
• How Katerina became involved in the field of ABA
• Why ABA is sometimes misunderstood by parents and professionals
• How she views the changes to the BACB’s international credentialing
• ABA Centrum's transition to online services and how they keep parents engaged from a distance  

Here is a link to view the documentary Katerina mentions about autism in the Czech Republic: Children of the Full Moon.

For more information about Katerina Cizkova and ABA Centrum, please visit their website: ABA Centrum. 

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