Supervision Pt. 2: Best Practices for 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.

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.