Course Code: REL-ATS-0-VB3-V2
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Use strategies for effective communication with families and clients
Use strategies for training families to use ABA with their children
Use strategies to address common concerns and empower families
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: ABA Services from the Family’s Perspective
Changes for the Better?
The Reality of the Logistics
Relationships with Families
Strategies of the Professional Relationship
Review
Summary
Section 3: Effective Communication
Allison’s Relief
The Role of the RBT in Communicating with Families
Using Clear Language
Active Listening
Written Communication
Communication via Data
Incident Reports
Review
Summary
Section 4: Training Families
Moving Progress Forward
Behavioral Skills Training
Providing Instructions
Modeling
Role Play
Feedback
Review
Summary
Section 5: Common Issues
The Struggle of Being a Parent
Common Questions Parents Ask
Empowering Parents
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Exam and BrainSparks
Instructor: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.