Sleep Programming matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinical documentation, payer communication, supervision records, and leadership review. In Sleep Programming, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: Behavior University
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Join Free →With as many as 50% of children experiencing sleep problems at some point during childhood (Center for Disease Control, 2022) and up to 80% of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder experiencing sleep problems (e.g., Furfaro, 2020 and Reynolds, 2019), many Board Certified Behavior Analysts find themselves treating behavioral sleep problems within the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis programming.However, Behavior Analysts do not receive training in the variables impacting healthy sleep such as average sleep needs by age, setting events which delay sleep onset and manipulate the reinforcing value of sleep, or sleep dependencies which contribute to pervasive night awakenings. In the absence of formal training on sleep and sleep-related variables during behavior analytical coursework, ethical barriers may arise. This Continuing Education event aims to unveil the potential for questionable ethical behavior when developing sleep plans for families. Additionally, this event will provide preliminary information about sleep which attendees will be able to use immediately to better evaluate sleep problems and create sleep plans guided by the ethical considerations outlined in the content. I was extremely impressed by Elizabeth Varon's in-depth understanding of the many aspects of sleep. Too often, our continuing education opportunities provide information that is overly theoretical or esoteric. While perhaps interesting – there is often little practical relevance. That was certainly not the case here. Ms. Varon's approach demonstrated a great deal of skill and experience, and was both exceptionally empathetic and immediately useful. It was clearly intended to meet the needs of the children and families with whom we work. I cannot overstate how valuable and generous I found her presentation. The speaker was very engaging and I learned a lot of new information about sleep! As a BCBA, I had been using some old school styles that she mentioned in the past and can't wait to try out the new strategies she mentioned. This information is so generalizable you can use it with any population! Very useful training! This session was one of the most impactful because so many families struggle with sleep routines and without appropriate rest, the child cannot function appropriately. I loved the format and resources provided that we can use during client interactions. Great job.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 2 | General |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.