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2 BACB General CEUs $22 1 hr 44 min On-Demand

General CEU: Teaching Naturally Through a Neuroaffirming Approach

Teaching Naturally Through a Neuroaffirming Approach matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Teaching Naturally Through a Neuroaffirming Approach, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Gracent

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Course Description

This continuing education presentation offers BCBAs an opportunity to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and its implications in clinical practice. Through a series of engaging sessions, participants will explore strategies to use more neuro-affirming language, integrate trauma-informed approaches, and develop goals that honor neurodiversity. The agenda for this presentation is as follows: 1. Neurodiversity: What is it? - Defining neurodiversity and its significance in healthcare. 2. Neuro-affirming Approaches in Clinical Interviewing: - Enhancing communication through neuro-affirming language. - Creating a supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals during clinical interviews. 3. ABA Principles Through a Neuro-affirming Lens: - Reevaluating Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles from a neuro-affirming perspective. - Discussing alternative approaches that respect individual differences. 4. Trauma-informed Care: - Understanding the intersection of neurodiversity and trauma. - Implementing trauma-informed practices to support neurodivergent individuals. 5. Writing Goals Considering Neurodiversity: - Developing goals that are inclusive and sensitive to diverse neurological profiles. - Incorporating feedback from neurodivergent individuals to create meaningful goals. Throughout the presentation, participants will achieve the following learning objectives: In addition to didactic sessions, this presentation will provide resources curated from autistic voices, ensuring a diverse and inclusive perspective. Participants will leave with practical tools and insights to enhance their practice and promote neurodiversity acceptance within therapeudic settings.

What You'll Learn

  1. Define the difference between neurotypical and neurodivergent.
  2. Explain to use more neuro-affirming language through clinical interviewing and documentation.
  3. Describe to view interventions through a trauma-informed lens and Identify ways to create goals with more neuro-affirming language.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 2 General
ASHA 0
COA 2

About the Instructor

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Simone Light
AssentcompassionAdvocacyinclusionneurodiversityneuroaffirmingtraumainformed
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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.

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