A Person-Centered Collaborative Approach to Achieving Best Outcomes for Autistic Individuals with Co-Occurring Conditions

• By: Haley M. K. Steinhauser, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Sheila A. Klick, MEd, BCBA Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE Kylee A. Formento, MA, BCBA Melmark
• July 19th, 2022
• behavioral assessment, behaviors, co-occurring conditions, collaboration, interdisciplinary interventions, interventions, monitoring, social skills, Summer 2022 Issue, toilet training
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by the presence of persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts as well as restrictive, repetitive behavior, interests, or activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Many individuals with ASD...

Values-Based Behavior Planning – Responding to Challenging Behaviors for Individuals with Complex Profiles via Comprehensive Planning

• By: By Brad Stevenson, PhD, BCBA-D, CDE® Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE Kylee A. Formento, MA, BCBA Shawn P. Quigley, PhD, BCBA-D Frank L. Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark
• September 23rd, 2021
• assessment, challenging behaviors, co-occurring conditions, compassionate care, data collection, Fall 2021 Issue, FBA, functional behavior assessment, safety, skill building
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Though a small percentage, some individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities can display dangerous challenging behaviors such as high intensity aggression or self-injury. While the field of applied behavior analysis has made great strides in the assessment and treatment of...

Creating Individualized, Data-Based, and Effective IEPs

• By: Sharon Onda, MEd, BCBA Kylee A. Formento, MA, BCBA Erin Way, MS, BCBA Vanessa Laurent, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark
• July 1st, 2018
• assessment, FAPE, functional targets, IDEA, IEP, summer 2018 issue
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All children, including those with autism and other developmental disabilities, are entitled to a free and appropriate education (FAPE), as outlined originally in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Individuals with...