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 Interactive Video | Behavioral interventions stemming from a FBA are more effective than those not function-related, with the quality of FBAs positively correlating with student outcomes. Trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) can efficiently confirm… Show more (+) Behavioral interventions stemming from a FBA are more effective than those not function-related, with the quality of FBAs positively correlating with student outcomes. Trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) can efficiently confirm FBA results, enhancing the effectiveness of function-based interventions, and training school personnel and ABA providers in systematic TBFA can enhance school capacity to assess challenging behaviors. This session from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference illustrates a model for preparing service providers to conduct TBFA, supported by data from single-case design studies. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Beyond Instruction: Closing the Educational Gaps for Children with Autism Morten Haugland, Kathy Fox, & Jason Guild The 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… Show more (+) The 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. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Evaluating the Reliability and Sensitivity of the VB-MAPP as an Outcome Measure in Autism Research Amin Lotfizadeh & Khrystle Montallana This study, presented at the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference, explored the inter-rater reliability of the VB-MAPP, a widely used assessment and curriculum guide in autism interventions, and tested its effectiveness… Show more (+) This study, presented at the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference, explored the inter-rater reliability of the VB-MAPP, a widely used assessment and curriculum guide in autism interventions, and tested its effectiveness as an outcome measure for low-intensity behavioral interventions. The findings show good reliability for milestones and moderate reliability for barriers, with some variability in individual domains. When compared to the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale, the VB-MAPP demonstrated a greater sensitivity to detecting gains from low-dosage interventions.
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 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 | |
 Interactive Video | 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… Show more (+) 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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 Interactive Video | This 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… Show more (+) This 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. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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… Show more (+) 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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 Interactive Video | 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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 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
  Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Habilitation, Dishabilitation, and Rehabilitation: A Revolutionary Approach to Disability Hank Schlinger This 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… Show more (+) This 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. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 1 | |
 Interactive Video | An Examination of Linear and Ratio Graphs Richard M. Kubina Jr. Line graphs have long been crucial in applied behavior analysis for visually representing treatment data and summarizing behavioral performance over time. However, issues such as low interrater reliability and the… Show more (+) Line graphs have long been crucial in applied behavior analysis for visually representing treatment data and summarizing behavioral performance over time. However, issues such as low interrater reliability and the absence of consistent decision-making criteria have been noted. An alternative, the standard ratio graph, is explored in this presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference for its potential to address these criticisms by comparing its effectiveness against traditional linear graphs in an experiment. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 | |
 Interactive Video | Learn about a study, presented at the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference, that demonstrated that a remote behavioral skills training (BST) program effectively taught practitioners to implement functional analyses (FA) with… Show more (+) Learn about a study, presented at the 2022 Michigan Autism Conference, that demonstrated that a remote behavioral skills training (BST) program effectively taught practitioners to implement functional analyses (FA) with high accuracy. Utilizing secure remote technology, the program improved service quality and could expand professional training in underserved areas. Most participants maintained mastery level performance, with a few requiring additional support. Show less (-) BCBA CEUs: 0.5 | |
Interactive Video | 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 (-) BCBA CEUs: 1 |
