MABA + VBU: Caregiver-Mediated Treatment of Pica in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter home routines and caregiver-led implementation. In Caregiver-Mediated Treatment of Pica in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, for this course, the practical stakes show up in safe, humane intervention that respects health variables and daily-life feasibility, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Pica is a dangerous and behavior involving the persistent ingestion of nonfood substances (e.g., plastics, coins, fibers, paint chips, dirt). Research suggests that pica exhibited by individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders is often difficult to treat and can require near constant supervision. Given the risks for pica-related health complications and fatality, behavioral interventions must be effective and practical for families to implement at home. This presentation will review the assessment and treatment process for addressing pica in this population. Specifically, participants will gain an understanding of how to use screening tools and functional behavioral assessment to help identify environmental variables that promote pica and how to use results to guide safety strategies and function-based behavioral treatments. Case examples will highlight established treatment procedures such as competing stimuli, blocking, and differential reinforcement of appropriate behavior, as well as recent advancements to improve safety and minimize continuous monitoring by caregivers. Finally, discussion will focus on improved screening and contextualizing caregiver-mediated treatments for pica.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
| COA | 2 | — |
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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.