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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.
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1 BCBA CEU
Incorporating Social Peers into ABA Instruction to Teach Social Skills
Kate LaLonde & Kenzie Gatewood5.00 out of 5(4)This presentation from the 2017 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on using ABA therapy in inclusive preschool settings to help young children with autism develop friendships and social skills by interacting with neurotypical children. It details strategies for language and social skills training, facilitating interactions between children with and without autism, and integrating children with autism into typical preschool routines. These approaches aim to create therapeutic environments that resemble real-life settings for applying social skills.
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3.5 BCBA CEUs
Conceptualizing Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Susan Wilczynski5.00 out of 5(7)This 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.
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1 BCBA CEU
Functional Behavior Assessment in Public Schools
Christie Nutkins & Abbey Mix4.70 out of 5(10)This presentation from the 2019 Michigan Autism Conference discusses unique considerations for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in school settings, highlighting potential barriers and components necessary for meaningful assessment. Examples are provided to illustrate how assessment results can be linked to appropriate school-based interventions, addressing the specific challenges encountered in this environment.
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1 BCBA CEU
The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP): An Overview
Carl Sundberg4.83 out of 5(6)This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference emphasizes the importance of focusing on language and social skills in interventions for children with autism, highlighting the common issue of inappropriate curriculums due to inadequate assessments. It introduces the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) as an effective tool for assessing these skills, based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior and developmental milestones.
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1 BCBA CEU
Treating Food Selectivity as Resistance to Change
Kathryn M. Peterson & Cathleen C. Piazza4.33 out of 5(9)In this study, presented at the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference, a matching-law-based intervention was employed to address change-resistant feeding behavior in seven young children with autism. Participants were offered a choice between their preferred food and an alternative during free- and asymmetrical-choice conditions. Alternative-food consumption increased for participants through various strategies. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of teaching children to consume alternative foods even when their preferred options are available.