The relationship between extinction procedures and the concept of harm reduction represents one of the most important evolving conversations in applied behavior analysis. Traditional behavior analytic practice has relied heavily on extinction as a cornerstone procedure for reducing challenging behavior, yet the application of extinction, particularly with autistic learners, has come under increasing scrutiny from both within the profession and from the disability rights community.
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Join Free →Join us for the Through Our Eyes Panel. This panel is made up of autistic disability rights advocates both within and outside of ABA. This professional development event will explore the concepts of extinction and harm reduction and their application in the context of working with autistic learners. Attendees will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of these concepts and learn practical strategies for implementing them in their clinical practice. Through shared lived experiences and research review, BCBAs will develop a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with shifting their approach. By embracing these innovative techniques, BCBAs can enhance the quality of life for autistics while promoting ethical and effective behavior change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | Ethics |
| IBAO | 0 | — |
Nyetta Abernathy is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Expressive Arts Facilitator. Nyetta has almost two decades of experience in Human Services and Education. She administers ABA while utilizing expressive arts such as improv, painting, dance, and music under her own ABA company called Creative Learning Therapies. Nyetta has a Bachelor's in Human Services, a Masters in Education, and two post graduate certificates (Applied Behavior Analysis and Expressive Arts Coaching and Education). She is also a professional member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. Nyetta also has over 15 years of technical acting and dance training. Her passion is blending ABA and Expressive Arts techniques to provide unique and engaging services for children with autism and FAS in the foster care system. Nyetta has also written a book "Social Improv" teaching practitioners and educators how to utilize Improv to teach social skills in group settings and in individual settings. Her book has more than 85 improv games and role plays touching a variety of topics in social skills, communication skills and adaptive skills. Here is a link to her book if you are interested in learning more. https://a.co/d/e2PSrCz
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