Producing Meaningful Improvements in Problem Behavior of Persons with Autism
Wednesday, November 15, 11am-1pm PST / 2-4pm EST
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Professor of Psychology, Director, Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program, Western New England University
Problem behaviors like meltdowns, self-injury, aggression, or intractable stereotypy will often require address at some point in the life span of a person diagnosed with autism. There is strong evidence supporting behavioral intervention to address these problem behaviors, with better outcomes evident when (a) the functions of these behaviors inform treatment, (b) skills relevant to the core deficits associated with autism are developed in the treatment, and (c) the treatment prepares the person with autism for life’s inevitable ambiguities, disappointments, and opportunities. In this webinar, the practical functional assessment process that informs these sorts of treatments will first be described. The skill-based treatments that are personalized from this process will then be reviewed within the context of several controlled case studies.
Objectives:
The attendee should be able to describe the practical functional assessment process that involves an open-ended interview and a test-control analysis that is informed from that interview.
The attendee should be able to describe the critical features of skill-based treatments for problem behaviors like meltdowns, self-injury, aggression, or intractable stereotypy that are often associated with autism.
Dr. Hanley has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities for over 25 years. He worked and trained at the Spurwink School, the Groden Center, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, was degreed at the University of Florida, was tenured at the University of Kansas, and is currently a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program at Western New England University and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Hanley has published over 100 chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals in areas such as the assessment, treatment, and prevention of problem behavior and evidence-based values. Dr. Hanley is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 25), a past Associate Editor of The Behavior Analyst, past Editor of Behavior Analysis in Practice, and current Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Professor of Psychology, Director, Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program, Western New England University
Problem behaviors like meltdowns, self-injury, aggression, or intractable stereotypy will often require address at some point in the life span of a person diagnosed with autism. There is strong evidence supporting behavioral intervention to address these problem behaviors, with better outcomes evident when (a) the functions of these behaviors inform treatment, (b) skills relevant to the core deficits associated with autism are developed in the treatment, and (c) the treatment prepares the person with autism for life’s inevitable ambiguities, disappointments, and opportunities. In this webinar, the practical functional assessment process that informs these sorts of treatments will first be described. The skill-based treatments that are personalized from this process will then be reviewed within the context of several controlled case studies.
Objectives:
The attendee should be able to describe the practical functional assessment process that involves an open-ended interview and a test-control analysis that is informed from that interview.
The attendee should be able to describe the critical features of skill-based treatments for problem behaviors like meltdowns, self-injury, aggression, or intractable stereotypy that are often associated with autism.
Dr. Hanley has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities for over 25 years. He worked and trained at the Spurwink School, the Groden Center, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, was degreed at the University of Florida, was tenured at the University of Kansas, and is currently a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program at Western New England University and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Hanley has published over 100 chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals in areas such as the assessment, treatment, and prevention of problem behavior and evidence-based values. Dr. Hanley is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 25), a past Associate Editor of The Behavior Analyst, past Editor of Behavior Analysis in Practice, and current Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Watch the archive: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1993420464363540227
Please check sfautismsociety.org/webinars for updates about our series.
Disclaimer:
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
Please check sfautismsociety.org/webinars for updates about our series.
Disclaimer:
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.