Course Code: REL-ATS-TELT-V2
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify behavior challenges that are experienced by individuals with autism
Select strategies for addressing specific behavioral challenges
Identify strategies to ensure the ethical treatment of those undergoing behavioral intervention
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Characteristics of Autism
Meet Grady
Unique Issues
Characteristics of Autism
Intervention Challenge
Review
Summary
Section 3: Behavior Challenges
Why Is This Happening?
Communication Problems
Social Interaction Difficulties
Repetitive Behaviors
Restricted Interests
Sensory Issues
Prompt Dependency
Self-Injury
Pica
Aggression
Review
Summary
Section 4: Addressing Behavior Challenges
Remember Grady?
Standards of Care for Addressing Behavior Issues
Addressing Core Characteristics that Trigger Challenges
Addressing Sensory Issues
Addressing Self-Injury
Addressing Pica
Addressing Aggression
Ethical Responsibilities in Addressing Challenging Behavior
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Congratulations!
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.