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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
The Effects of a Text Message Prompt on Conversation Between Dyads with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Julia Blanco & Marjorie CharlopTechnology 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.
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1 BCBA CEU
Training Providers to Conduct Trial-Based Functional Analysis
Mandy Rispoli3.67 out of 5(3)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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Evaluating the Reliability and Sensitivity of the VB-MAPP as an Outcome Measure in Autism Research
Amin Lotfizadeh & Khrystle MontallanaThis 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
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUABA-Informed IEPs
Kelly Rogers, Stephanie Dyer, & Gina Sanderson5.00 out of 5(4)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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Beyond Instruction: Closing the Educational Gaps for Children with Autism
Morten Haugland, Kathy Fox, & Jason GuildThe 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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Navigating Higher Education with ASD
Chaturi EdrisinhaThis 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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Impacts of Integrity Failures on Common Reinforcement-Based Interventions
Claire St. PeterThis 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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Preparing and Supporting Individuals with Autism for Success in Higher Education
Dorothea Lerman4.00 out of 5(1)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
1 BCBA CEU
Leaving the Nest: Preparing for and Supporting the Transition to College
Kourtney Bakalyar5.00 out of 5(1)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
1 BCBA CEU
Habilitation, Dishabilitation, and Rehabilitation: A Revolutionary Approach to Disability
Hank SchlingerThis 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.
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Interactive Video
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEURestrictive Behavior Management Practices: History, Considerations, and Alternatives
Valdeep Saini5.00 out of 5(1)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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
An Examination of Linear and Ratio Graphs
Richard M. Kubina Jr.4.67 out of 5(3)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.
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Interactive Video
0.5 BCBA CEU
The Effects of a Remote Behavioral Skills Training Package on Staff Performance in Conducting Functional Analyses
Denice RiosLearn 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.
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Interactive Video
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUEthical Systems in the Workplace
Christen Russell & danyelle s. goitia beal4.67 out of 5(3)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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Responsible and Responsive Parenting in Autism: A Context for Family Collaboration in Behavior Analytic Practice
Shahla Alai-RosalesBetween 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.
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Interactive Video
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUMission First Leadership
Rita M. Gardner5.00 out of 5(2)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
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUTogether We Can Achieve: Culturally Responsive Practices in Special Education
Precios Armstrong5.00 out of 5(2)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.
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Interactive Video
1 BCBA CEU
Instructional Design for Autistic Learners: Moving Beyond Discrete Trial Instruction
Trina SpencerBehavior 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.
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Interactive Video
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Supervision CEUSupervision and Strategy: A Supervisor’s Role in Strategy Execution
Sally FredsThis 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.
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Interactive Video
1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUProgramming Maintenance in Token Economies: Procedural Strategies and Ethical Implications
Sean Regnier5.00 out of 5(3)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.