A Spoon Full of Sugar: Effective Practices in Behavioral Psychopharmacological Practices matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in joint consultation, shared care planning, school-team communication, and interdisciplinary handoffs. In A Spoon Full of Sugar: Effective Practices in Behavioral Psychopharmacological Practices, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer roles, fewer duplicated efforts, and better coordinated intervention, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Effective treatment of complex behavior often requires interdisciplinary collaboration, which is no strange topic to behavior analysts. In this discussion, we will explore the integration of behavior analytic work and behavioral psychopharmacological practices in supporting individuals with challenging or dangerous behaviors. The primary emphasis of this discussion is placed on the role of behavior analysts in monitoring and evaluating medication effects through objective, data-based decision-making and how best to communicate those results with members of various disciplines. Additionally, Dr. Spiker will highlight how collaborative practices between behavior analysts and prescribing professionals can enhance treatment outcomes, improve communication across disciplines, and support ethical, person-centered care.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
| APA | 0 | — |
| COA | 1 | — |
| NY State Board for Social Work CEs | 0 | — |
Shane Spiker is a BCBA in Ormond Beach, Florida. Shane received his MS of Psychology in 2012 from the University of Phoenix. In May 2019, he graduated with his PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on instructional design from Walden University. He has been providing services in the field of ABA since 2010, with the majority of his experience with adults with autism and other disabilities. Shane specializes working with teens and adults with dangerous problem behavior, sexual behavior as well as medically complex individuals. Primarily, Shane serves as the Director of Training and Dissemination at PBS, Corp. Currently, Shane previously served as the Vice President of the Sexual Behavior: Research and Practice SIG through ABAI. He has written and published several articles related to behavior analysis and practice. Additionally, he serves as a co-instructor at Florida Institute of Technology, Arizona State University and Regis College, where he teaches graduate level coursework.
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