Videos from the Michigan Autism Conference!
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUAre You Providing SUPER-vision?
(35)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductProfessionals supervising autism service delivery ensure skill development and service quality, but often lack formal training for effective supervision. Implementing specific strategies could enhance supervision, leading to better client outcomes and a future of skilled supervisors. A presentation delivered at the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUIncorporating Supervision Best Practices Into Clinical Work
(18)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis session from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes that high-quality supervision enhances clinical care, prepares future supervisors, and contributes to field growth, yet applying best practices daily is challenging. It reviews supervision best practices and offers recommendations for practical application.
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1.5 Total BCBA CEUs
1 Ethics CEUEthics of Punishment Panel Discussion
(24)$30.00 Add to Cart View ProductIn this panel discussion from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference, panelists aim to guide parents and professionals in managing crises involving individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, including aggression and self-injury. It discusses selecting effective crisis management procedures based on evidence from research, addressing the challenge of reducing harm in critical situations.
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1 BCBA CEU
Treatment Strategies for Selective Eaters
(27)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductA wide range of feeding problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorders but perhaps the most common is eating a restricted variety of table foods. Specific behavioral strategies to introduce new foods and increase the amount of each new food are discussed in detail. Signs of oral-motor skills deficits that may block treatment progress are also reviewed. From the 2015 Michigan Autism Conference.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUPractical and Ethical Methodologies for Assessing Function of Problematic Behaviors in the Natural Environment
(20)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis session from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference addresses ethical concerns in current Functional Analysis (FA) methods, such as reinforcing problem behavior directly during assessment and using indirect data for hypothesis development. It introduces alternative procedures that involve direct experimental tests, allowing clinicians to gather objective data on reinforcing effects without directly reinforcing harmful behavior.
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1 BCBA CEU
Evidence-Based Practice: Myths and Realities
(14)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis presentation from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference distinguishes between Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)—a holistic approach incorporating client preferences, ethics, costs, clinical expertise, and available resources alongside research evidence—and Research-Supported Treatments (RST), a model focusing on applying well-supported treatments. Originating in medicine, EBP’s comprehensive decision-making model has significantly influenced health and social care professions, contrasting with the more limited RST initiative from psychology.
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1.5 Total BCBA CEUs
1.5 Supervision CEUsPerformance Management in Clinical Settings
(11)$30.00 Add to Cart View ProductMonitoring 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.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUDetecting and Troubleshooting Treatment Failures: A Crucial Component of Evidence-Based Practice of ABA
(13)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductEvidence-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.
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1 BCBA CEU
Problem Behavior is Predictable and Preventable
(20)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductObservers often perceive problem behaviors like self-injury or tantrums as unpredictable, but scientific evidence suggests otherwise. This presentation from the 2015 Michigan Autism Conference highlights five pieces of evidence demonstrating that problem behavior is often predictable and orderly, along with the proposal of a model for behavioral assessment and intervention based on these findings.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUEvidence-Based Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
(14)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductApplied behavior analysis relies on integrating the best available evidence, professional judgment, and client values and context. The presentation from the 2015 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes that evidence-based practice doesn’t mean randomly selecting treatments, but rather considering client and contextual variables in treatment selection. It discusses how behavior analytic literature underscores the importance of client and contextual factors, highlighting parental involvement in decision-making, and briefly highlights the importance of providing tailored ABA services to clients on the autism spectrum.
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1.5 BCBA CEUs
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Training for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
(21)$30.00 Add to Cart View ProductAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in ABA for its potential application to appropriate clients. Originally a psychotherapy, ACT can be adapted into skills training to enhance psychological flexibility and quality of life. This presentation from the 2020 Michigan Autism Conference introduces ACT components, links them to behavioral principles, and offers exercises to train these skills, with a focus on considerations for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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1 BCBA CEU
ASD and Sleep: Helping Children (and their families!) Get a Good Night’s Sleep
(30)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductOptimal sleep is linked to enhanced learning, physical health, and behavioral functioning, but addressing sleep issues in children and adolescents with autism remains challenging. This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference covers medical and behavioral principles of sleep and then focuses on evidence-based assessment and interventions for pediatric ASD populations. The aim is to equip providers and families with knowledge to identify and address sleep problems effectively.
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4 Total BCBA CEUs
4 Ethics CEUsPractical Ethics for the Effective Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(8)$80.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis workshop from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference targets behavior analysts working with individuals with autism, covering topics like ethical principles, decision-making factors, and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. It also delves into critical aspects such as scope of competence, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and designing ethical supervision systems tailored to specific treatment settings.
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1 BCBA CEU
Using Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports to Help Children with Autism be Successful in the Gen-Ed Setting
(15)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductPBIS is an evidence-based approach focused on identifying, teaching, reinforcing, and correcting behavior expectations. It escalates support intensity based on the severity of problem behaviors, integrating functional assessment, behavior support plans, skill development, environmental adjustments, and more. This presentation from the 2015 Michigan Autism Conference outlines PBIS principles and demonstrates its application to enhance success for students with autism.
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1 BCBA CEU
Teaching Problem Solving to Increase Academic, Communication, and Social Skills
(13)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductProblem solving involves manipulating stimuli to find solutions, often through internal strategies like self-questioning and visualizing. Analyzing problem solving is challenging as it often happens covertly. Limited research exists on teaching problem-solving strategies to individuals with disabilities, but potential benefits for children with autism include reduced rote responding and increased generalization. This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference discusses conceptual analysis, previous research, and recent work on teaching problem solving to aid memory recall.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUImmediate Feedback: A Misconception of a Recommended Practice
(11)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductFeedback is widely used to enhance performance, but its definition lacks clarity in the literature, leading to misconceptions such as immediate feedback being more effective than delayed feedback and feedback being a consequence of behavior. This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference aims to address these misconceptions by discussing feedback’s function as an antecedent to behavior and proposing a clearer definition in line with applied behavior analysis principles.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUWhat’s in a Name? Exploring What it Means to Supervise
(8)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductWith the release of the fifth-edition task list by the BACB, supervision has become a focal point for BCBAs. However, the meaning of “supervise” varies, prompting the question of its behavior-analytic interpretation. Leveraging over 40 years of research in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), this presentation series from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference will guide supervisors in identifying performance issues’ root causes and crafting effective solutions for performance improvement.
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1 BCBA CEU
Selecting, Confirming, and Maintaining an Alternative Method of Speaking for Non-Verbal Children and Adults
(12)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductMany non-verbal children grow into adults without an effective alternative communication method, despite some being taught to use picture exchanges, voice-output electronic devices, or sign language. Often, these alternative methods are abandoned for more portable and equipment-free methods like informal gestures. This presentation from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference presenter discusses procedures for selecting and testing the effectiveness of alternative communication methods.
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1 BCBA CEU
Promoting Happiness Among Adults with Autism on the Severe End of the Spectrum: Evidence-Based Strategies
(11)$20.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis presentation from the 2016 Michigan Autism Conference outlines evidence-based strategies aimed at enhancing happiness for adults with autism who are on the severe end of the spectrum, focusing on improving their quality of life. It covers methods to identify and measure happiness and unhappiness indicators, strategies to increase happiness through daily routines, and the importance of building good relationships, altering negative situations, and embedding individual preferences.
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3.5 BCBA CEUs
Conceptualizing Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(7)$70.00 Add to Cart View ProductThis workshop from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference provides an overview of sexuality education tailored to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), covering topics such as biological aspects, sexual safety, orientation, and gender identity. It discusses curricula and resources for acquiring expertise in sexuality education.
