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 Interactive Video | Performance Management in Clinical Settings Heather McGee Monitoring and managing staff performance requires first defining the job and performance requirements, then designing and implementing training and management systems around those requirements. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan… Show more (+) Monitoring and managing staff performance requires first defining the job and performance requirements, then designing and implementing training and management systems around those requirements. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference introduces a process and tools for effective employee performance management throughout the employee life cycle. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1.5 1.5 | |
 Interactive Video | Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves using the best available scientific evidence, considering individual client needs and context, practitioner competence, ongoing progress monitoring, and early detection of treatment failures. Originally developed in… Show more (+) Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves using the best available scientific evidence, considering individual client needs and context, practitioner competence, ongoing progress monitoring, and early detection of treatment failures. Originally developed in medicine, EBP has been applied to applied behavior analysis (ABA) services, considered crucial for ethical and high-quality delivery. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference highlights clinical progress monitoring for detecting treatment failures and introduces a checklist for troubleshooting such failures. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Incorporating Social Peers into ABA Instruction to Teach Social Skills Kate LaLonde & Kenzie Gatewood This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on using ABA therapy in inclusive preschool settings to help young children with autism develop friendships and social skills by interacting… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on using ABA therapy in inclusive preschool settings to help young children with autism develop friendships and social skills by interacting with neurotypical children. It details strategies for language and social skills training, facilitating interactions between children with and without autism, and integrating children with autism into typical preschool routines. These approaches aim to create therapeutic environments that resemble real-life settings for applying social skills. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | This research, presented at the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference, focuses on understanding the developmental trajectory of preschool children with autism as they transition into adolescence and adulthood. The study aims… Show more (+) This research, presented at the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference, focuses on understanding the developmental trajectory of preschool children with autism as they transition into adolescence and adulthood. The study aims to identify predictors of outcomes such as adaptive skills, quality of life, and mental health, shifting from a focus on negative outcomes to coping strategies for individuals and families. Early findings are based on interviews and assessments conducted up to age 26, Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Recreation and leisure skills are vital for daily life, impacting rest, relaxation, and overall well-being. Three studies presented at the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference demonstrate the effectiveness of visual support… Show more (+) Recreation and leisure skills are vital for daily life, impacting rest, relaxation, and overall well-being. Three studies presented at the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference demonstrate the effectiveness of visual support strategies in teaching such skills to adults with developmental disabilities, including activities like painting, listening to music, and playing games on digital devices like iPads. These findings suggest that visual methods are a practical and efficient approach for skill acquisition in this population. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Programming for Success: Critical Elements of an Effective Intervention for Individuals with Autism James Partington Professionals working with individuals diagnosed with autism often do not focus enough instructional time on skills that yield the highest learning rates. Prioritizing the selection of developmentally appropriate learning objectives… Show more (+) Professionals working with individuals diagnosed with autism often do not focus enough instructional time on skills that yield the highest learning rates. Prioritizing the selection of developmentally appropriate learning objectives and engaging teaching activities is crucial for the rapid acquisition of essential language and learning skills, as described in this presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | The Haugland Learning Center (HLC) employs the science of human behavior to enhance educational outcomes. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes the importance of professional values and… Show more (+) The Haugland Learning Center (HLC) employs the science of human behavior to enhance educational outcomes. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes the importance of professional values and philosophy beyond standard treatment approaches, critiquing the reduction of ABA to mere diagnosis-based methods. It demonstrates how rejecting excuses linked to autism diagnoses can lead to significant improvements in both academic and social skills, supported by data from the implementation of the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Matter of Great Consequence: The Standard Celeration Chart Richard M. Kubina Jr. Recent investigations reveal a high error rate in the construction of linear graphs within fields like behavior analysis and special education, impacting critical aspects such as analysis and decision-making. The… Show more (+) Recent investigations reveal a high error rate in the construction of linear graphs within fields like behavior analysis and special education, impacting critical aspects such as analysis and decision-making. The Standard Celeration Chart is presented as a significantly more effective alternative, promising to enhance the quality of data visualization, precision in metrics, and analytics for treatments, especially for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). From the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | The Effects of a Text Message Prompt on Conversation Between Dyads with Autism Spectrum Disorder Julia Blanco & Marjorie Charlop Technology like smartphones and iPads is increasingly integrated into family life, offering new avenues for easy-to-implement, non-stigmatizing treatment procedures for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These procedures, which do… Show more (+) Technology like smartphones and iPads is increasingly integrated into family life, offering new avenues for easy-to-implement, non-stigmatizing treatment procedures for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These procedures, which do not require special apps, can enhance social speech in natural settings such as classrooms, homes, and communities. This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference discusses studies that have successfully used these technologies to improve the social communication of children with ASD. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Navigating Higher Education with ASD Chaturi Edrisinha This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference highlights strategies and supports developed at Oakland University (OU) to assist undergraduate and graduate students with ASD in navigating academia. An innovative… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference highlights strategies and supports developed at Oakland University (OU) to assist undergraduate and graduate students with ASD in navigating academia. An innovative program called Genius-to-Genius was created in response to identified challenges, such as difficulty with team projects and socialization. By pairing students with peer consultants trained to help them build relationships and enhance social skills, the program addresses social issues, retention, and attrition commonly experienced by students with ASD in college. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 |
