Toileting — and specifically bowel training — is among the most frequently requested and clinically demanding services that behavior analysts provide in school and home settings. While urinary continence training has received substantial attention in both the literature and in practitioner training programs, bowel training and the management of defecation-related difficulties present distinct challenges that are often underaddressed in BCBA preparation programs.
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Join Free →Azrin and Foxx's early studies in the 1970s have brought an effective behavioural approach on toilet training that has reached worldwide success. Today, Behavior Analysts working in the field of special education or education are often solicited to intervene on toilet training and related issues. Defecating difficulties or atypical defecation are frequent in the general population. Constipation alone is reported to be prevalent in around 34% of 4–11 year-olds, with 5% experiencing chronic constipation lasting more than 6 months. These difficulties can have a major impact on toilet training progress and on the quality of life of impacted children, adults and families. This webinar will cover different bowel movement issues that can be encountered, how to differentiate between them, the evidence-based behavioural treatment options that have been published and when to consider a multidisciplinary approach for a comprehensive medical-behavioural intervention package.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
Nursel Ozkan Gonzalez, is BCBA with a Master’s Degree in Special Education for Students with Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K -12 ) from Lesley University, Massachusetts, USA. She initially worked as a teacher of students with autism in public and private schools. It was during these early professional experiences that she was introduced to Applied Behavior Analysis, particularly its analytical behavioral concepts that improve the effectiveness of teaching. She continued her career as a supervisor/consultant in various American schools while pursuing graduate studies in ABA. She moved to France in 2014, and has since continued to work in the field of autism in institutions, and directly with families and professionals, while trying to participate in the dissemination of ABA. Her areas of interests are special education, ethical considerations in counselling for culturally diverse populations, toilet training, and access to medical care for people with autism.
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