Values-Based Behavior Planning – Responding to Challenging Behaviors for Individuals with Complex Profiles via Comprehensive Planning

• By: Bradley S. Stevenson, PhD, BCBA-D Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Kylee Formento, MA, BCBA Shawn P. Quigley, PhD, BCBA-D Frank L. Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark
• September 23rd, 2021
• assessment, challenging behaviors, co-occurring conditions, compassionate care, data collection, Fall 2021 Issue, FBA, functional behavior assessment, safety, skill building
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Though a small percentage, some individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities can display dangerous challenging behaviors such as high intensity aggression or self-injury. While the field of applied behavior analysis has made great strides in the assessment and treatment of...

Creating Individualized, Data-Based, and Effective IEPs

• By: Sharon Onda, MEd, BCBA Kylee Formento, MA, BCBA Erin Way, MS, BCBA Vanessa Laurent, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark
• July 1st, 2018
• assessment, FAPE, functional targets, IDEA, IEP, summer 2018 issue
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All children, including those with autism and other developmental disabilities, are entitled to a free and appropriate education (FAPE), as outlined originally in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Individuals with...