I do agree with your opinion that there are other therapies out there that may be very beneficial. However, as a speech therapist, I find it bothersome that you considered us to be on the "non data-taking strategies" list. I beg to differ! I take data all day long- how else would I be able to accurately measure and report goals? All sessions are documented, and data may be recorded in trials (i.e. 4 out of 5 attempts- I often flip cards a certain way to indicate correct/incorrect, thus I may not need a pen, but I am still recording accuracy and data immediately after the session). Also, I may record the presence of observable behaviors such as making a verbal initiation without any cues. This may be recorded in number of times it occurs during the session rather than x out of x attempts. New communication behaviors may also be recorded. We are taking "data"! Some therapists may not take data daily, but I would find it very odd if they are not at least taking data monthly.