Interventions for Elopement for those with ASD
Hours: 1.00
Some individuals with autism engage in wandering and elopement. In some cases, these behaviors have led to tragic results. This course will address the research on wandering and elopement as well as provide intervention and training strategies.
The goal of this course is to provide behavior analysts with strategies needed to design interventions for addressing wandering and elopement.
Participant complaints regarding this or any other BACB CE event requirements violations must first be directed, in writing, to the Relias Learning ACE Coordinator, Rhonda Davin, PhD. Please contact Dr. Davin via email: [email protected]. The ACE Coordinator will make every reasonable attempt to resolve participant complaints; however, should the ACE Coordinator be unable to resolve the complaint, the complainant may file a formal complaint directly with the BACB.
Some individuals with autism engage in wandering and elopement. In some cases, these behaviors have led to tragic results. This course will address the research on wandering and elopement as well as provide intervention and training strategies. The goal of this course is to provide behavior analysts with strategies needed to design interventions for addressing wandering and elopement. Participant complaints regarding this or any other BACB CE event requirements violations must first be directed, in writing, to the Relias Learning ACE Coordinator, Rhonda Davin, PhD. Please contact Dr. Davin via email: [email protected]. The ACE Coordinator will make every reasonable attempt to resolve participant complaints; however, should the ACE Coordinator be unable to resolve the complaint, the complainant may file a formal complaint directly with the BACB.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
This course is designed to meet CE requirements as outlined by the BACB.
CEU Type: Learning
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
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. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Analyst; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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