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ABA-Informed IEPs
Kelly Rogers, Stephanie Dyer, & Gina Sanderson
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… Show more (+) 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. Show less (-)
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Creating learning spaces that promote belonging, engagement, and collaboration are essential to student success. This is critical for children with exceptionalities for whom school can be challenging. In this video… Show more (+) Creating learning spaces that promote belonging, engagement, and collaboration are essential to student success. This is critical for children with exceptionalities for whom school can be challenging. In this video from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, you will learn how to define culturally responsive pedagogy, identify six culturally responsive practices and the necessary strategies to improve student success inside and out of special education settings. Show less (-)
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Ethical Systems in the Workplace
Christen Russell & danyelle s. goitia beal
This workshop from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to help ABA organizations align with ethical guidelines by fostering values-based systems and practices for both clients and employees. It addresses… Show more (+) This workshop from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to help ABA organizations align with ethical guidelines by fostering values-based systems and practices for both clients and employees. It addresses the importance of identifying and implementing policies that promote ethical behavior while considering factors that enhance or hinder ethical workplace culture. Additionally, it explores the connection between organizational culture, burnout, and employee engagement. Show less (-)
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This 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… Show more (+) This 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. Show less (-)
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Mission First Leadership
Rita M. Gardner
This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the evolving landscape of ABA services, particularly in response to private equity involvement, mergers, and post-pandemic challenges, emphasizing the importance of… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the evolving landscape of ABA services, particularly in response to private equity involvement, mergers, and post-pandemic challenges, emphasizing the importance of maintaining quality in Autism care. It highlights Melmark's success in fostering a mission-driven culture through strategic leadership, behavioral systems design, and investment in resources, demonstrating the connection between organizational strategy and sustainable mission-centric culture.
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Programming Maintenance in Token Economies: Procedural Strategies and Ethical Implications
Sean Regnier
Token economies are widely used interventions that reward desired behaviors with tokens exchangeable for preferred items or privileges, with applications ranging from psychiatric facilities to classrooms. Gradual removal of token… Show more (+) Token economies are widely used interventions that reward desired behaviors with tokens exchangeable for preferred items or privileges, with applications ranging from psychiatric facilities to classrooms. Gradual removal of token economies is crucial for fostering independence, with maintenance procedures including thinning, fading, transfer of control, and combinations of strategies, each with its ethical considerations and effectiveness. This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to educate learners on implementing these maintenance procedures, their benefits and drawbacks, and future research directions. Show less (-)
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Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: A Context for Family Collaboration in Behavior Analytic Practice
Shahla Alai-Rosales
Between Now and Dreams: Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism provides guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism, aiming for an effective and sustainable parenting… Show more (+) Between Now and Dreams: Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism provides guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism, aiming for an effective and sustainable parenting approach. In this presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, Shahla explains her motivation behind the book and discusses key concepts to empower and inspire parents in making decisions that benefit their children and families. Show less (-)
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Behavior 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… Show more (+) Behavior 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. Show less (-)
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This 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… Show more (+) This 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. Show less (-)
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Supervising in Clinical Settings
Krista Clancy
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents complex challenges requiring coordinated care from multiple stakeholders. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you play a central role in coordinating interventions, especially in… Show more (+) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents complex challenges requiring coordinated care from multiple stakeholders. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you play a central role in coordinating interventions, especially in cases with intricate medical and behavioral issues. This involves navigating interprofessional interactions and overseeing treatment while managing staff, student, and parent activities, demanding strong organizational and time management skills. This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to guide BCBAs in utilizing performance measures across various domains to enhance care and staff oversight in complex clinical settings. Show less (-)
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Early Childhood and Sexuality for the ASD Population
Chaturi Edrisinha
The 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… Show more (+) The 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. Show less (-)
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Finding Our Way Together: Foundational Principles and Ethical Problem Solving in Autism Care
Amanda Karsten
The purpose of this presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference is to illustrate how foundational principles of the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2020) can be used in… Show more (+) The purpose of this presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference is to illustrate how foundational principles of the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2020) can be used in concert with systematic problem solving to navigate ethical dilemmas that arise in the context of autism services and research. Through a series of scenarios, you will gain familiarity with practical strategies for preventing and addressing ethical dilemmas. Show less (-)
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Using Experiential Learning to Facilitate Skill Development and Independence in Neurodiverse Students
Luchara Wallace
Students often flourish in experiential learning environments. Neurodiverse students tend to show even greater growth and strides when engaged in experiential learning. This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference… Show more (+) Students often flourish in experiential learning environments. Neurodiverse students tend to show even greater growth and strides when engaged in experiential learning. This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference will focus on how professionals and families alike may incorporate the experiential learning cycle to analyze the learning process, experience, and learning outcomes of neurodiverse students. Additionally, this discussion will explore how student immersion in community-based experiential learning opportunities can lead to increased academic and transitional success. Show less (-)
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Measuring and Manipulating Intervention Intensity
Jason Travers
This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to educate professionals on the crucial but often misunderstood concept of intervention intensity in autism education, highlighting that relying solely on… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference aims to educate professionals on the crucial but often misunderstood concept of intervention intensity in autism education, highlighting that relying solely on time-based measures lacks precision and practicality. It will introduce methods for measuring and adjusting intervention intensity, incorporating common progress monitoring techniques, and provide practical examples and recommendations for data-based decision-making. This approach is designed to enhance the effectiveness of interventions for learners with autism through a more nuanced understanding and application of treatment intensity. Show less (-)
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Proficient writing skills are critical for academic, vocational, and social outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many individuals struggle to develop… Show more (+) Proficient writing skills are critical for academic, vocational, and social outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many individuals struggle to develop proficient writing repertoires. This study, presented at the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, sought to teach eight autistic college students to write four types of persuasive sentences using a modified explicit instruction program and frequency building to a performance criterion sessions. Five of the eight participants met criteria for all four sentence types and demonstrated maintenance of skills during follow-up sessions. Show less (-)
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The Wisdom Factor, as presented in this talk at the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, explores the consequences of our actions, highlighting the subtle quality of wisdom and its impact on… Show more (+) The Wisdom Factor, as presented in this talk at the 2023 Michigan Autism Conference, explores the consequences of our actions, highlighting the subtle quality of wisdom and its impact on our lives. Drawing from the science of learning, it challenges audiences to reflect on what influences their choices, manage conflicts, address biases, and cultivate personal growth. Through stories, examples, and practical tips, the presentation encourages individuals to consider how they can change limiting conditions to positively impact the world. Show less (-)
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All of our interactive videos from the outstanding 2023 Michigan Autism Conference at a steep discount! Includes ethics and supervision BCBA CEUs.
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