Working with Families of Individuals with Autism

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

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; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.