Boundary-setting is a fundamental life skill that protects individuals from exploitation, supports healthy relationships, and contributes to overall wellbeing. For neurodivergent learners, particularly those with autism and other developmental differences, learning to establish and maintain personal boundaries presents unique challenges that behavior analysts must understand and address through thoughtful program design.
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Join Free →Join Mindful Behavior for an enlightening and interactive CEU event, "Rewriting the Script: Designing Programs that Empower Neurodivergent Learners to Set Boundaries." In today's diverse educational landscape, it's essential to recognize the unique needs of neurodivergent learners and empower them to navigate their social environments with confidence. In this engaging session, participants will delve into the principles of neurodiversity and explore the often-overlooked importance of boundary-setting in the lives of neurodivergent individuals. Through insightful discussions, practical exercises, and collaborative activities, we will uncover the challenges faced by learners as they attempt to assert their personal boundaries and examine how these challenges affect their relationships and emotional well-being. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to design and implement individualized programs that promote self-advocacy and assertiveness. You will learn to create supportive frameworks that not only respect the voices of neurodivergent learners but also provide them with the tools they need to communicate effectively and confidently. Whether you are a parent, educator, or behavior analyst, this event will equip you with the knowledge and resources to rewrite the narrative for neurodivergent learners, empowering them to set and maintain their personal boundaries in a variety of social contexts. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals—help us rewrite the script and inspire change! Join us for an enriching experience filled with learning, collaboration, and empowerment.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 1.5 | Ethics |
Mary Rose is a neurodivergent behavior analyst working in schools and homes in Oklahoma City. She is passionate about encouraging the next generation of BCBAsto operate from an assent-based, trauma-informed, neurodivergent affirming foundation. Mary Rose is eager to build interdisciplinary bridges with other fields such as counseling and neuroscience to get BCBAs out of their silos!
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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.