Abstract
Most people rely on technology in their everyday lives to navigate responsibilities to family, community, friends, and employers. The aim of this paper is to overview recent technological innovations (e.g., augmentative and virtual reality, wearable devices, and artificial intelligence) that have potential to improve efficiency and effectiveness of applied behavior analysis services for clients, practitioners, and society. We recommend that behavior analysts leverage these technologies to promote positive and ethical change that improves their lives, the lives of their clients, and the wider community.
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All of the authors equally contributed to the idea conceptualization for the manuscript as the manuscript represents transdisciplinary concepts. LN, AC, and HM lead the writing of the manuscript for the behavior analytic content. JQ and KD led the writing of the manuscript for the augmented reality/virtual reality content, SP and SO led the writing of the manuscript for the wearable technology content, GQC and PN led the writing of the manuscript for the artificial intelligence and internet of things content.
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Neely, L., Carnett, A., Quarles, J. et al. The Case for Integrated Advanced Technology in Applied Behavior Analysis. Adv Neurodev Disord 7, 415–425 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41252-022-00309-y
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