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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUAddressing Pseudoscientific Practices in Applied Behavior Analysis
Angela Capuano & Kim Killu4.83 out of 5(12)This presentation from the 2021 Michigan Autism Conference focuses on the prevalence of pseudoscientific practices in developmental disabilities and emphasizes behavior analysts’ ethical responsibilities in addressing them. It introduces a model to guide behavior analysts in handling situations where clients request pseudoscientific practices and provides resources for ethical guidance and evidence-based practices.
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1 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUSelling Hype or Giving Hope: Science and Pseudoscience in Autism Treatment
Thomas Zane4.70 out of 5(10)This discussion from the 2020 Michigan Autism Conference underscores the challenges faced in the field of autism treatment, where effective methods are often overshadowed by ineffective and unethical practices. Parents and caregivers, seeking the best for individuals with autism, may be misled by professionals who promote their treatments without delivering genuine positive outcomes. While all treatments claim effectiveness, it’s crucial to discern between hype and evidence-based strategies that truly improve the quality of life for individuals with autism.
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1 BCBA CEU
Promoting Quality in Adult Services for People with Autism: Evidence-Based Strategies
Dennis Reid5.00 out of 5(5)This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference outlines essential, research-backed strategies for enhancing service quality for adults with autism, drawing from over forty years of behavior analytic studies in residential and day-support contexts. It covers the distinctive service goals for adults vs. children, crucial staff skills, supervisor roles for maintaining staff performance, and the design of environments for enriching daily routines.
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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
Evidence-Based Practice: Myths and Realities
Bruce Thyer4.71 out of 5(14)This 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 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUEvidence-Based Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis
Susan Wilczynski4.86 out of 5(14)Applied 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 Total BCBA CEU
1 Ethics CEUDetecting and Troubleshooting Treatment Failures: A Crucial Component of Evidence-Based Practice of ABA
Wayne Fuqua4.31 out of 5(13)Evidence-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.