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General CEU: Early Communication Instruction: A Comparison of Empirical Evidence and Conceptual Rationales Supporting Behavioral Approaches and Developmental Approaches

Early Communication Instruction: A Comparison of Empirical Evidence and Conceptual Rationales Supporting Behavioral Approaches and Developmental Approaches becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In Early Communication Instruction: A Comparison of Empirical Evidence and Conceptual Rationales Supporting Behavioral Approaches and Developmental Approaches, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis

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Course Description

Best practices for approaches to early communication instruction for young children with autism remains an area of controversy. A comparison of the quality of evidence supporting behavioral treatment approaches with that supporting developmental approaches occurred via a literature review. Results of this comparison will be described. As well, the plausibility for the effectiveness of these two types of approaches will be compared in terms of the areas of development targeted by these approaches will be discussed.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify the empirical evidence supporting behavioral and developmental approaches to early communication instruction.
  2. Compare the quality of evidence supporting behavioral versus developmental communication interventions for children with autism.
  3. Evaluate the theoretical rationales for behavioral and developmental approaches to early language instruction.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Sari Risen
M.A., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, BCBA
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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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