Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior Maintained by Social Reinforcers

• By: Sarah K. Slocum, PhD, BCBA-D Stephanie L. Trauschke, PsyD, BCBA-D Alec M. Bernstein, PhD, BCBA-D Marcus Autism Center at Emory School of Medicine
• September 23rd, 2021
• challenging behavior, communication, Fall 2021 Issue, functional behavior assessment, reinforcement, treatment
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…potential to contribute to challenging behavior. In most cases, challenging behavior can be conceptualized as a form of communication. Behavior analysts use a scientific learning approach to examine the reason…

Innovations in Scaling Up the Use of Evidence-Based Practices in Public Schools

• By: Jessica Suhrheinrich, PhD Patricia Schetter, MA, BCBA Melina Melgarejo, PhD Yue Yu, PhD Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick, PhD Aubyn Stahmer, PhD UC Davis MIND Institute
• April 1st, 2022
• coaching, evidence-based practices, leadership, policy, school, social networks, Spring 2022 Issue, training
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…case of computer technology in schools. Sociology of Education, 77(2), 148-171. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004), Public Law 101-476, GovInfo. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CREC-2004-11-20/CREC-2004-11-20-pt1-PgS11669 Lyon, A.R.; Cook, C.R.; Brown, E.C., Locke, J.;…

Using Explicit Instruction to Teach Self-Advocacy

• By: Casey Schmalacker New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching
• January 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, cognitive modeling, executive functions, explicit instruction, explicit learning, segmenting skills, self-advocacy, social communication, teaching, Winter 2023 Issue
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…2017) Each component plays an important role: Segmenting Complex Skills – In order to use explicit instruction, it is essential to break down abstract and complex skills into teachable units….

Uncovering Neurodiversity in a Relationship

• By: Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW Clinical Social Worker
• April 11th, 2023
• communication, couples, diagnosis, improving interactions, neurodiversity, relationships, Spring 2023 Issue
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…Communication in Autism, Explained. Spectrum News. Retrieved from https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/social-communication-autism-explained/ Myhill, G., & Jekel, D. (2015). Neurology Matters: Recognizing, understanding, and treating neurodiverse couples in therapy. FOCUS, NASW Massachusetts Chapter. The…

Helping Autistic Individuals Navigate Barriers to Adulthood

• By: Kenneth Mann, PsyD Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• October 2nd, 2023
• adults, autonomy, Fall 2023 Issue, housing, identity, independence, independent living, psychological interventions, transition to adulthood, young adults
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…Reality is unmercifully creating blocks for my clients to achieve this. First, there is the financial reality that is unsurmountable. I have worked with several clients who were employed full-time,…

The Role of Sensory-Focused Education in Inclusive Classrooms

• By: Marissa Hunter, MEd, MOT, OTR/L The Kellar School of Inova Kellar Center Alysha Skuthan, PhD, OTR/L, ASDCS Shenandoah University
• January 10th, 2024
• advocacy, children, education, inclusive classrooms, self-regulation strategies, sensory issues, sensory system regulation, sensory-focused education, Winter 2024 Issue
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…administration, collaborative planning, commitment to collaboration, and an understanding of the classroom culture, curriculum, and performance expectations are needed (Cahill & Bazyk, 2020). Examples of sensory strategies designed to provide…

Preparing Autism Service Providers for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

• By: Kelly Bermingham, MA, BCBA Easterseals Southern California Michael Wasmer, DVM, DACVIM Council of Autism Service Providers Maria R.S. Solis, MA, BCBA Sasaki Behavior Group Veronica Glickman, MA, MS, BCBA Autism Behavioral & Educational Services, Inc. Kristen Koba-Burdt, BCBA, LBA, CDP Dallas Star, MBA, CDE Jessica Brown, LCSW BAYADA
• July 12th, 2024
• disaster preparedness, emergency planning, providers, safety, Summer 2024 Issue, training
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…after a disaster. (FEMA, 2018). This makes it essential that autism service provider organizations have disaster preparedness and continuity of care plans. A disaster preparedness plan for autism service provider…

Computer Science Inclusion Program Gives Marketable Skills for Adulthood

• By: James Lawler Adil Imran Sanai Pace University
• January 1st, 2019
• college, employment, post-secondary education, students, technology, transition to adulthood, winter 2019 issue
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…1. Mone, G. (2017). Bias in technology: As leading companies release troubling diversity statistics, experts search for solutions. Communications of the ACM, 60(1), 19-20. United States Equal Opportunity Commission (2014)….

Behavioral Treatment Components to Address Delayed or Denied Reinforcement

• By: Stephanie A.C. Kuhn, PhD, LP, BCBA-D Western Connecticut State University
• January 1st, 2018
• FCT, functional communication training, reinforcement, winter 2018 issue
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…function-based interventions became best practice (Hagopian, Boelter, & Jarmolowicz, 2011). One commonly used intervention for addressing challenging behavior is functional communication training (FCT). FCT involves providing delayed or denied reinforcement…

Facilitating Self-Advocacy for Adolescent Middle / High School Students with ASD through Person-Centered Internet Sites

• By: Estefania Flores Andrew Winfrey AHRC New York City James Lawler Pace University
• April 1st, 2017
• adolescent, education, high school, middle school, self-advocacy, spring 2017 issue
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…Disability Studies and Information Technologies at the Pace University Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, in New York City, and can be contacted at lawlerj@aol.com. References Felder, L….