Course Code: REL-ABA-0-IETASD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Apply research-based practices for assessing behavioral function and severity of wandering and elopement.
Explain research-based strategies for elopement prevention and intervention.
Determine the best approach for working with families to prevent wandering and elopement.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Behavioral Function, Wandering, and Elopement
A Concerned Community
Defining Wandering and Elopement
Danger of Elopement
Immediate Emergency Action
Balancing the Urgency of the Problem and Time
Functional Assessment of Wandering and Elopement
Review
Summary
Section 3: Intervention
Intervention vs. Prevention
Access to Tangibles and Escape Intervention
Access to Attention and Escape from Demand Intervention
Access to Attention and Tangibles Intervention
Planning Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 4: Working With Families
Compassion for Families
Behavioral Skills Training
Ensuring Fidelity of Implementation With Families
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Behavioral Analyst; 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.