Creating an autism friendly hospital environment matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In Creating an autism friendly hospital environment, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empirical research indicates that many hospital staff members demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and may not feel confident in their ability to support autistic patients. Trainings and continuing education opportunities for hospital staff members (i.e., public safety officers, medical students and residents, medical and mental health providers, etc.), can leave out crucial information and concrete strategies that promote understanding of, and positive interactions with neurodivergent patients. To support both our patients and hospital personnel, the Autism Program at Boston Medical Center, through the Autism Friendly Initiative, has launched a series of trainings customized to address a variety of specific needs within the hospital setting. A large facet of this endeavor is to empirically assess the effectiveness of such trainings to monitor for efficiency and ensure both teaching and learning is expeditious.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Sara Bastin studied Autism Studies and Behavior Analysis at Endicott College, Beverly, MA and graduated with her M.Ed in 2016, before going on to become a BCBA. She has worked in a variety of settings with both adults and children with autism and a variety of other abilities. She joined the Autism Program at Boston Medical Center in 2021 as the Transition Specialist, helping patients and families to navigate the transition to adult services. Sara is also a Hospital Wide Autism Resource Specialist and works directly with patients throughout BMC to have successful medical appointments.
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