BeyondAutism podcast series BeyondAutism

Andrew Swartfigure BCBA, Director of Services, talks with special guest speaker Ryan O’Donnell BCBA, The Daily BA.

In this podcast we examine the complex issue of multi-disciplinary working in the field of Behaviour Analysis, navigating the worldwide issues in this area and how the links between formal BCBA training and practice do not necessarily prepare practitioners for the real world of professional interactions.

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References discussed

Brodhead, MT (2015). Maintaining Professional Relationships in an Interdisciplinary Setting: Strategies for Navigating Nonbehavioral Treatment Recommendations for Individuals with Autism. Behav Analysis Practice; 8: 70-78.

Andrew Swartfigure BCBA, Director of Services, with BeyondAutism, talks with Liz Burns, Behaviour Analyst at BeyondAutism and Michelle Frangos, Head of Pastoral at BeyondAutism.

In this podcast we explore the impact of effective person centred and multi-disciplinary working and how working effectively can mean that children can move to less intensive provisions.

This podcast is ACE accredited, providing one Learning credit. To apply for this CEU, click here.

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References discussed

Fox, L., Dunlap, G. & Crushing, L. (2002) Early intervention, positive behavior support and transition to school. J Emot Behav Disord; 10(3): 149–157.

Koegel, R.L., & Koegel, L.K. (1990) Extended reductions in stereotypic behavior of students with autism through a self-management treatment package. J Appl Behav A**l; 23:
119–127.

Freeman, J.L. (2016) Transitioning Children with Autism from One-On-One Discrete-Trial Settings to Special Education Classrooms (online). ProQuest LLC. Dissertation. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3473&context=dissertations

Kuypers, L. (2013) The Zones of Regulation: A Framework to Foster Self-Regulation. Sensory Integration; 36(4): 1–3.

Sundberg, M.L. (2008) VB-MAPP Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program. A Language and Social Skills Assessment Program for Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities. Concord, CA: AVB Press.

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Andrew Swartfigure BCBA, Director of Services, interviews Amy Sarrasin, Behaviour Analyst at BeyondAutism and Tom Bailey, Head of Therapies, BeyondAutism.

In this podcast we explore the impact of effective person centred and multi- disciplinary working and how working effectively can mean that children can move to less intensive provisions.

This podcast is ACE accredited, providing one Learning credit. To apply for this CEU, click here.

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References discussed

Dettmer, S., Simpson, R.L., Myles, B.S., & Ganz, J.B. (2000). The Use of Visual Supports to Facilitate Transitions of Students with Autism. Focus Autism Other Dev Disabil; 15(3): 163–169.

Havlik, K. (2015). Visual Schedules: A Practical Guide for Families. Retrieved April 9, 2019

Hume, K., Loftin, R., & Lantz, J. (2009). Increasing Independence in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of Three Focused Interventions. J Autism Dev Disord; 39(9): 1329–1338.

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Andrew Swartfigure BCBA, Director of Services, talks with special guest speaker Dr Merrill Winston, Vice President and Director of Program Development at Professional Crisis Management Association.

Dr Winston explores the use of prompts, when they are more likely to be needed, but more importantly; how they must be recognised and how they can be faded through appropriate reinforcement.

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References discussed

Professional Crisis Management Association

Essential for Living is a detailed and ground-breaking curriculum. Its authors, Dr Patrick McGreevy and Troy Fry, explain to Andy Swartfigure, BCBA, Director of Services, the concept behind it and the reason it is such an effective tool for special education.

This podcast is ACE accredited, providing 1.5 Learning credits. To apply for this CEU, click here.

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References discussed

Essential for Living

For more information on how to purchase the Essential for Living handbook and additional resources, visit Talking Autism.

Andrew Swartfigure BCBA, Director of Services, talks with Rebecca Lowes, Behaviour Analyst at BeyondAutism, Taylor Christensen, OT at BeyondAutism and Tom Bailey, Head of Therapies at BeyondAutism.

When necessary health care needs are more important than preferences. How do you begin to approach oral care when the individual finds it aversive? We explore how this was achieved and how beginning to teach autonomy through escape mands can support desensitisation.

This podcast is ACE accredited, providing one Learning credit. To apply for this CEU, click here.

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References discussed

Bishop, M.R., Kenzer, A.L., Coffman, C.M., Tarbox, C.M., Tarbox, J. and Lanagan, T.M. (2013) Using stimulus fading without escape extinction to increase compliance with toothbrushing in children with autism. Res Autism Spectr Disord; 7(6): 680–686.

Carter, L., Harper, J.M., & Luiselli, J.K. (2019). Dental Desensitization for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through Graduated Exposure, Reinforcement, and Reinforcement-Fading. J Dev Phys Disabil; 31(2): 161–170.

Diab, H.M., Motlaq, S.S., Alsharare, A., Alshammery, A., Alshammery, N., Khawja, S.G., & Shah, A.H. (2016). Comparison of gingival health and salivary parameters among autistic and non-autistic school children in Riyadh. J Clin Diagn Res; 10(10): ZC110.

Lewis, C., Vigo, L., Novak, L., & Klein, E.J. (2015). Listening to parents: a qualitative look at the dental and oral care experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder. Pediatr Dent; 37(7): 98E–104E.

Loo, C.Y., Graham, R.M., & Hughes, C.V. (2008). The caries experience and behavior of dental patients with autism spectrum disorder. J Am Dent Assoc; 139(11): 1518–1524.

Shabani, D.B., & Fisher, W.W. (2006). Stimulus fading and differential reinforcement for the treatment of needle phobia in a youth with autism. J Appl Behav A**l; 39(4): 449–452.

Stein, L. I., Polido, J. C., Mailloux, Z., Coleman, G.G., & Cermak, S.A. (2011). Oral care and sensory sensitivities in children with autism spectrum disorders. Spec Care Dentist; 31(3): 102–110.

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