The use of restraint in the treatment of severe destructive behavior is one of the most ethically weighty decisions a behavior analyst can face. Individuals with autism and related disabilities sometimes display behavior that poses significant risk of harm to themselves, others, or the environment, including head banging near sensitive areas such as the eyes, concussion-inducing aggression toward staff, and property destruction that creates immediate safety hazards.
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Join Free →Virtual Town Hall on the Judicious Use of Restraint Original Air Date: October 13, 2021 CEU offered: 1.5 Learning CEU Webinar Duration: 90 minutes CE Instructors: Wayne Fisher Ph.D., BCBA-D Henry Roane Ph.D., BCBA-D Abstract: Individuals with autism and related disabilities sometimes display severe destructive behavior that poses a significant risk of harm to self, others, or the environment. Because these behaviors are complex and dangerous (e.g., headbanging near the patient's eyes, concussion-inducing aggression toward staff), restraint may be needed to keep the individual and others safe. In accordance with the principle of using the least restrictive alternative, behavior analysts should implement restraints for the least amount of time necessary and only when an individual's behavior poses a clear danger. In this virtual town hall, we will facilitate discussion of the judicious and appropriate use of restraint and the issues behavior analysts should address when considering the application of restraint for a given individual, such as (a) obtaining informed consent, (b) documenting restraint usage, (c) monitoring the health and safety of the individual, (d) training staff to implement procedures with high integrity, (e) restraint fading, (f) analyzing data on restraint usage, and (g) decreasing the need for restraint usage over time.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | Ethics |
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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.