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General CEU: There Are A Lot Of Questions About Asking Questions: A review of the literature and tactics for teaching mands for information

Provider: BehaviorLive — via The Verbal Behavior Conference

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Course Description

Manding for information is critical for educational, professional, and social success. Teaching mands for information to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging for multiple reasons, one of which includes ensuring that information functions as a reinforcer. While manding for information is an important skill set, there is relatively little research on this topic. I will present a brief research review on manding for information and discuss potential avenues for future research. After this review, I will present a variety of tactics for teaching mands for information.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify the unique challenges of teaching mands for information to individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  2. Describe research findings on how information functions as a reinforcer in manding for information.
  3. Apply practical tactics for teaching various forms of mands for information to learners with ASD.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General
COA 1

About the Instructor

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Sarah Lechago
Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Lechago – Biography Dr. Sarah Lechago is a Professor in the Behavior Analysis master’s program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL). She directs the UHCL Verbal Behavior Clinic (VBC) and co-directs the UHCL Connecting the Dots (CTD) program. Her research interests include verbal behavior, student and caregiver training, motivating operations, and diversity, inclusion, and equity. Dr. Lechago serves as the founder and chair and is currently the co-chair of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TxABA) organization’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Everyone (EDIE) committee. She has published in numerous journals including the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Journal of the Applied Behavior Analysis, and The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. She founded and currently directs a research lab called Behavior Analysts for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (BADIE) through which she directs various initiatives with the graduate students in the lab. One primary initiative is the BADIE lab High School Dissemination and Mentorship program, through which they provide mentorship in behavior analysis to high school students and provide training and supports to high school teachers in the Houston area. She and her students also provide training and supports to teachers, professionals, and parents on autism treatment who reside in border towns between Texas and Mexico. She approaches instruction, research, and clinical supervision from a scientific and equity-minded perspective.

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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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