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 Interactive Video | This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes the importance of incorporating modern digital technologies, including apps and adaptive devices, to support individuals with autism in learning new skills… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes the importance of incorporating modern digital technologies, including apps and adaptive devices, to support individuals with autism in learning new skills and enhancing socialization and communication. It highlights how these technologies offer real-time feedback on learning progress and can be effectively utilized when educators apply behavioral principles in their selection and use. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1.5 | |
 Interactive Video | Navigating ethical issues is essential for ABA practitioners, involving a complex skill set. This presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference reviews key components of this skill set, including utilizing… Show more (+) Navigating ethical issues is essential for ABA practitioners, involving a complex skill set. This presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference reviews key components of this skill set, including utilizing core principles, ethical decision-making, and analyzing contextual variables. It also discusses the relevance of models from other disciplines, effective instructional methods, and generalization to real-world challenges. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Peer to Peer Support Builds Meaningful Social Relationships Amy Matthews, Carrie Carr, Katy Foster, Lindsey Harr-Smith, & Kathy Hickok This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the importance of peer relationships for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), noting limited social opportunities. It highlights Peer Mediated Instruction… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the importance of peer relationships for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), noting limited social opportunities. It highlights Peer Mediated Instruction and Interventions (PMII) as an evidence-based practice to foster meaningful social interactions, implemented through the Peer to Peer Support program by the Michigan Department of Education's START project. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Sexuality is increasingly recognized as a clinical concern within behavior analysis, yet many professionals lack the necessary competencies to address it effectively. As discussions around sexuality, gender identity, and orientation… Show more (+) Sexuality is increasingly recognized as a clinical concern within behavior analysis, yet many professionals lack the necessary competencies to address it effectively. As discussions around sexuality, gender identity, and orientation become more normalized, there's an urgent need for behavior analysts to develop skills in this area to ensure the safety and well-being of their clients. This presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference will address primary concerns and offer strategies to support client safety in this talk. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference tackles the challenges parents of children with Autism face in recognizing and supporting their children's sexual development. It covers strategies for… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference tackles the challenges parents of children with Autism face in recognizing and supporting their children's sexual development. It covers strategies for discussing body changes, determining the timing for "the talk," and setting realistic expectations. Additionally, it offers guidance for supporting individuals across the autism spectrum with varying needs. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Social skills are crucial for development, yet individuals, particularly those with ASD, show a wide range in mastery of these skills. Video-based group instruction (VGI) is an effective intervention that… Show more (+) Social skills are crucial for development, yet individuals, particularly those with ASD, show a wide range in mastery of these skills. Video-based group instruction (VGI) is an effective intervention that uses video modeling alongside practice and feedback opportunities to enhance social skills in adolescents with ASD. This presentation from the the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference will cover practical strategies and logistical considerations for implementing VGI to facilitate its use in group settings. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 0.5 | |
 Interactive Video | This session from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference explores the evolution of autism insurance coverage, highlighting the transition from widespread non-coverage to significant reform with over 40 states enacting legislation… Show more (+) This session from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference explores the evolution of autism insurance coverage, highlighting the transition from widespread non-coverage to significant reform with over 40 states enacting legislation mandating coverage for autism interventions, including ABA, since 2007. The discussion includes an analysis of the language used in autism insurance laws, a comparison of their key terms, and an overview of various health insurance plans, especially Medicaid policies. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Behavior analysts often encounter the challenge of evaluating alternative or unproven treatments for autism, amidst a plethora of available options. This presentation from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference outlines research… Show more (+) Behavior analysts often encounter the challenge of evaluating alternative or unproven treatments for autism, amidst a plethora of available options. This presentation from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference outlines research methods for assessing these treatments and discusses notable studies evaluating questionable interventions, such as weighted vests and sensory integration, for individuals with autism. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on the use of video modeling as an instructional method for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), leveraging advancements in… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on the use of video modeling as an instructional method for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), leveraging advancements in video technology. It covers the process of selecting behaviors for video modeling, efficiently creating videos, systematically presenting and fading these models, and analyzing outcomes to advance instruction or recognize when video modeling may not be suitable. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Abuse and Autism Spectrum Disorder Susan Wilczynski Individuals with ASD face a higher risk of abuse compared to the general population, exacerbated by power differentials between them and their caregivers, and the limited resources available to address… Show more (+) Individuals with ASD face a higher risk of abuse compared to the general population, exacerbated by power differentials between them and their caregivers, and the limited resources available to address abuse. This presentation from the the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference tackles the challenges in assessing, preventing, and responding to abuse involving those with ASD, offering strategies for practitioners and parents to mitigate these risks. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
  Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
Interactive Video | Higher Ed, ASD, and Sexuality Chaturi Edrisinha Upon entering university, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) transition from IDEA to ADA and FERPA, shifting the responsibility for initiating services and advocacy from school personnel to themselves. These… Show more (+) Upon entering university, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) transition from IDEA to ADA and FERPA, shifting the responsibility for initiating services and advocacy from school personnel to themselves. These students, now considered adults, face challenges with relationships, sexuality, and consent—areas often neglected in their education, which can affect not only their personal well-being but also the broader university community. The presentation from the the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference aims to explore strategies to address these issues. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1.5 | |
 Interactive Video | Promoting Successful Aging Through the Lifespan for Individuals with ASD and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Jonathan Baker Gerontology research focuses on understanding how people can age successfully, maintaining a high quality of life despite challenges like career shifts and physical changes. There's a growing emphasis on extending… Show more (+) Gerontology research focuses on understanding how people can age successfully, maintaining a high quality of life despite challenges like career shifts and physical changes. There's a growing emphasis on extending this research to aging adults with autism and developmental disabilities. This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference will explore current notions of successful aging, existing barriers, and potential areas for further research and intervention in this field. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | The Generalization of Mands Caio Miguel The mand relation, a foundational verbal operant driven by a motivating operation (MO), enables individuals to make requests, directly benefiting the speaker and fostering other behavioral developments, including the reduction… Show more (+) The mand relation, a foundational verbal operant driven by a motivating operation (MO), enables individuals to make requests, directly benefiting the speaker and fostering other behavioral developments, including the reduction of problem behavior. This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference explores how the mand's occurrence, shaped by various discriminative stimuli (SDs), allows for its generalization across different MOs and SDs, and how the same MO can lead to new mand topographies. 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 | BCBA ethical codes require functional assessments before treatment implementation, yet practitioners face barriers for conducting experimental functional analyses. Descriptive methods like Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) assessments offer practical alternatives. Additionally, decision-making algorithms… Show more (+) BCBA ethical codes require functional assessments before treatment implementation, yet practitioners face barriers for conducting experimental functional analyses. Descriptive methods like Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) assessments offer practical alternatives. Additionally, decision-making algorithms help practitioners select appropriate treatments by considering client goals, needs, and environmental limitations. This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference discusses the clinical use of descriptive assessments and decision-making algorithms in outpatient settings. 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 | Ethics in Functional Analysis: Expert and Novice use of the Functional Analysis Risk Assessment Decision Tool Stephanie Peterson & Ali Schroeder In this presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference, risks associated with conducting a functional analysis are discussed and a risk assessment tool developed to evaluate risk is reviewed, including… Show more (+) In this presentation from the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference, risks associated with conducting a functional analysis are discussed and a risk assessment tool developed to evaluate risk is reviewed, including our current research regarding this risk assessment tool. Other ethical considerations when conducting a functional analysis are also discussed.
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 Interactive Video | The HANDS in Autism® Model Training Curriculum and Framework emphasizes active learning to enhance professionals' understanding and application of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals with ASD and related disabilities. This… Show more (+) The HANDS in Autism® Model Training Curriculum and Framework emphasizes active learning to enhance professionals' understanding and application of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals with ASD and related disabilities. This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference introduces the HANDS Model, discussing its applications, outcomes, lessons learned, and available resources for implementation in various community settings. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1.5 | |
 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 |
