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1.5 BCBA CEUs
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Training for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Brooke Smith & Gregory Smith4.71 out of 5(21)Acceptance 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
Dawn Dore-Stites4.90 out of 5(30)Optimal 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
David Cox, Shawn Quigley, & Matthew Brodhead4.88 out of 5(8)This 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
Steve Goodman4.33 out of 5(15)PBIS 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
Judah Axe4.67 out of 5(12)Problem 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
Elian Aljadeff4.45 out of 5(11)Feedback 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 BCBA CEU
Selecting, Confirming, and Maintaining an Alternative Method of Speaking for Non-Verbal Children and Adults
Patrick McGreevy4.92 out of 5(12)Many 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 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUWhat’s in a Name? Exploring What it Means to Supervise
Heather McGee, Jeana Koerber, & Sally Weigandt5.00 out of 5(8)With 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
Promoting Happiness Among Adults with Autism on the Severe End of the Spectrum: Evidence-Based Strategies
Dennis Reid4.36 out of 5(11)This 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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1 BCBA CEU
Training the Parent Trainer
Carl Sundberg4.67 out of 5(12)The transfer of ABA therapy methods to the home environment is crucial, as most clients spend the majority of their time there after therapy. Challenges include equipping parents with a behavioral repertoire and addressing barriers such as competing contingencies and lack of understanding or discomfort. This workshop from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference aims to provide tools for BCBA professionals to navigate these challenges and ensure successful parent training experiences.