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1 BCBA CEU
Impacts of Integrity Failures on Common Reinforcement-Based Interventions
Claire St. PeterThis presentation from the 2020 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the concept of treatment integrity, which refers to how closely interventions are implemented as designed. Despite calls for increased reporting and consideration of treatment integrity in research and clinical practice over the past two decades, it remains an overlooked topic. The speaker presents several studies evaluating treatment integrity levels in reinforcement-based interventions for challenging behavior, emphasizing the importance of assessing treatment integrity for creating sustainable change in behavior.
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1 BCBA CEU
Preparing and Supporting Individuals with Autism for Success in Higher Education
Dorothea Lerman4.00 out of 5(1)This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference highlights the lack of preparation for college transitions among individuals with autism and underscores the role behavior analysts can play in facilitating successful post-secondary education experiences. It covers critical skills necessary for navigating college environments, including assessment and teaching methods, along with outcomes from research and practice in teaching social skills and providing support for college students with autism.
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1 BCBA CEU
Beyond Instruction: Closing the Educational Gaps for Children with Autism
Morten Haugland, Kathy Fox, & Jason GuildThe ASPIRE program uses the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction to ensure that students with autism receive the best educational services possible. Combining the model with staff coaching and multi-level data analysis allows us to maximize potential for each student. This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on the three main components of the model: instruction, practice, and application and detail how we supplement the model to ensure success with students with autism. Processes for analyzing data and coaching staff to ensure students continue to work toward meeting high educational and behavioral expectations are also detailed.
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1 BCBA CEU
Habilitation, Dishabilitation, and Rehabilitation: A Revolutionary Approach to Disability
Hank SchlingerThis presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference introduces the concepts of habilitation, dishabilitation, and rehabilitation, suggesting that many behaviors associated with disabilities stem from learning or lack thereof. It challenges traditional views of disability as solely structural or genetic, proposing instead a focus on behavior probability. Selective examples from literature will illustrate how reinforcing able behaviors can not only change but also prevent behaviors traditionally viewed as inherent to disability, offering a revolutionary approach to disabilities.
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1 BCBA CEU
Leaving the Nest: Preparing for and Supporting the Transition to College
Kourtney Bakalyar5.00 out of 5(1)This presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference addresses the challenges faced by students with autism and other disabilities in transitioning to postsecondary education, highlighting the importance of obtaining undergraduate degrees for higher earning potential. It discusses the increasing support programs offered by colleges and universities to help these students succeed, focusing on areas such as independent living, social skills, executive functioning, and academics. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for collaboration with families, community partners, and potential employers, and provides insights into current research conducted at the Autism Services Center at WMU.
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1 BCBA CEU
Instructional Design for Autistic Learners: Moving Beyond Discrete Trial Instruction
Trina SpencerBehavior analysts often rely heavily on discrete trial instruction (DTI) despite its limitations for teaching complex skills. Direct Instruction (DI) is proposed as a more effective method for developing generative skills, emphasizing intentional programming for generativity and efficiency in learning. This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference illustrates DI principles with examples from teaching autoclitic frames to autistic learners, showcasing how DI can foster skillful learning in new contexts.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUABA-Informed IEPs
Kelly Rogers, Stephanie Dyer, & Gina Sanderson5.00 out of 5(2)This session from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference addresses the integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within school settings, distinguishing it from insurance-covered ABA services and emphasizing adherence to providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). It explores how ABA can be effectively incorporated into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, using a whiteboard facilitation framework to aid in making collaborative educational decisions.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUSupervision and Strategy: A Supervisor’s Role in Strategy Execution
Sally FredsThis talk from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference highlights the crucial role of supervisors in driving the execution of an organization’s strategic plans, acknowledging that despite the lack of precise data, most strategic plans fail due to poor and fragmented implementation. It underscores the importance of aligning daily supervision practices with the organization’s long-term goals and offers insights into how supervisors can become more effective in ensuring that these plans are executed successfully, thus playing a key role in reaching strategic milestones.
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1 BCBA CEU
Early Childhood and Sexuality for the ASD Population
Chaturi EdrisinhaThe complexity of sexuality, especially for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), necessitates early and comprehensive education on topics ranging from body awareness to safe sex practices. As argued in this presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, teaching sexual competence should begin in childhood, integrated into Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and encompassing various developmental domains such as communication, socio-emotional skills, and independent living. This approach respects cultural values and supports a better quality of life for the child with ASD.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEURestrictive Behavior Management Practices: History, Considerations, and Alternatives
Valdeep SainiThis presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference addresses the controversial use of Restrictive Behavior Management Practices (RBMPs) in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, highlighting concerns such as impingement on personal rights, physical health risks, and potential psychological harm. It delves into the history and types of RBMPs, while emphasizing practical considerations and alternatives to minimize their use, focusing on prevention strategies and long-term health implications for individuals.