Strategies to Reduce Problem Behavior of Individuals with Autism

Outline:
Differential Reinforcement

A Rationale from Skinner

Differential Reinforcement in General

Quick Check

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior

Quick Check

Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates of Responding

Review

Key Takeaways

Extinction

Removing Reinforcement

Attention Extinction

Escape Extinction

Extinction and Automatic Reinforcement

Review

Key Takeaways

Punishment

Punishment: Colloquial or Technical Term

Assumptions on the Use of Punishment

Brief Review of Punishment

Using Punishment Ethically

Review

Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

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.

Lauren Dannenberg is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has worked in various roles throughout her career and as a clinician in the school, home, clinic, and community settings providing behavior-analytic services. She has supervised and mentored trainees as well as several behavior analysts in the field across the above-mentioned settings. Lauren has interest in training and organizational behavior management.

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.