Supervision Pt. 2: Best Practices for ABA Supervision
Certificates
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
This course is designed to meet Type 2 Supervision CE requirements as outlined by the BACB.
Course Details
Describe the ethical obligations of supervisors.
Describe evidenced-based supervision practices and strategies.
Define the steps of Behavioral Skills Training (BST) and its use in various supervision situations.
List common communication strategies used in ABA supervision.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethical Obligations of Supervisors
Meet Gina
The Rights of Clients and the Role of Supervision
Multiple and Exploitative Relationships
Supervision Strategies for Avoiding Problems Associated with Multiple Relationships
Gina’s Plan for Preventing and Addressing Multiple Relationships
Knowledge Check
Respect the Rights of Clients
Maintaining Confidentiality
Discontinuing Services Appropriately
Standards for Communication and Research
Compliance with Supervision and Coursework Standards
Gina’s Approach
Areas of Competence
Gina Ponders Scope of Competence
Supervisory Volume and Delegation
Designing Effective Supervision and Training
Communication of Supervision Conditions
Providing Feedback
Evaluating the Effects of Supervision
Gina’s View on the Ultimate Ethical Test
Review
Summary
Section 3: Best Practices and Strategies
Gina Gets Two More to Supervise
Prepare for the Relationship
Set Performance Expectations
Identify Supervision Content
Communicate Expectations
Developing Problem Solving Repertoires
Gina’s New Supervision Strategy
Putting it All Together
Review
Summary
Section 4: Behavioral Skills Training
What is Behavioral Skills Training
Steps to BST
Gina, Sam and Errorless Learning
Review
Summary
Section 5: Communication Strategies
Many Formats for Communication
Gina and Veronica
Individual Supervision
Establish Rapport
Model Ethics and Confidentiality
Focus on Instruction
Group Supervision
Written Communication
Gina’s Template for Session Notes
Remote Supervision
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
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 declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Hanna C. Rue is Head of Clinical Development for Autism Spectrum Therapies. She oversees clinical standards and assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols. Dr. Rue is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of North Dakota and completed her pre-doctoral training at May Institute. Prior to joining AST she played a leadership role at the National Autism Center and also served as a clinical director for the May Institute's largest special education school. Dr. Rue also served as Chairperson on the National Standards Project, phase 2. Her current research interests include identification of evidence-based practice for treatment of ASD, investigation of behavior reduction procedures, and skill acquisition procedures.
Disclosure: Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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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