The management of severe challenging behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorder represents one of the most demanding areas of clinical practice for behavior analysts. Estimates suggest that 64 to 93 percent of individuals with autism exhibit some form of challenging behavior, including physical aggression, property destruction, and self-injurious behavior.
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Join Free →Reducing Severe Challenging Behaviors without Restraint An Examination of Non-Invasive Behavior Analytic Supports Original Air Date: September 2, 2021 CEU offered: 1.5 Learning CEU Short Title: Reducing Severe Challenging Behaviors without Restraint Webinar Duration: 90 minutes CE Instructors: Melaura Erickson Tomaino, PhD, BCBA-D Edward Miguel, MS, EdD, BCBA Abstract: Approximately 64-93% of individuals with autism exhibit challenging behaviors (McTiernan, Leader, Healy, & Mannion, 2011; Murphy, Healy, & Leader, 2009). Examples include physical aggression, property destruction, and self-injurious behavior. Such behaviors negatively impact their functioning level and quality of life. Despite efforts to focus on non-aversive behavior supports, maximally intrusive restraints and seclusion continue to be utilized. (Butler, 2017). While work has been done to reduce the number of restraints used (Villani, Parsons, Church, & Beeter, 2012), no study has examined the complete elimination of restraint and seclusion in intervention. The present study examined the effects of individualized interventions that focused on proactive strategies and non-invasive reactive strategies. All three students demonstrated significant decreases in the frequency and intensity of their severe challenging behaviors without the use of restraints or seclusion. Results suggest that the severe challenging behaviors of individuals with disabilities can be treated using non-aversive and minimally invasive approaches. Learning Objectives: Become familiar with the data from the present study demonstrating behavior reduction without restraint and seclusion. Understand setting and intervention considerations when eliminating restraint and seclusion. Understand the importance of identifying pre-cursors and behavior replacements to further reduce the need for more hands-on techniques. Participate in a respectful conversation surrounding the use of restraint and seclusion in practices involving AB
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